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Cindy Melancon Spirit Award

Cindy Melancon Spirit Award

May 18, 2015

The Cindy Melancon Spirit Award commends and honors an individual for his or her commitment to the ovarian cancer community. The award is named after Cindy Melancon, a founder of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and creator of the CONVERSATIONS! newsletter. The award has been given to many excellent ovarian cancer leaders throughout the years. Carey Fitzmaurice, survivor since 2006, is the founder of Teal Toes, a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating women about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Since 2007, Teal Toes has been sending out symptom cards, and promoting education and awareness through its website and social media. Click the plus sign to read more.

Partner Member Profile: Susan Poorman Blackie Ovarian Cance...

Partner Member Profile: Susan Poorman Blackie Ovarian Cancer Foundation

April 29, 2015

After Susan Poorman Blackie’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer on Valentine’s Day in 2012 left her completely blindsided, she realized that she had to do something to improve the awareness and … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater ...

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

March 27, 2015

The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (OCAGC) became a Partner Member of the Alliance in October 2010. “It’s been a very positive partnership,” says Martha Farr, an ovarian cancer … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Utah Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Utah Ovarian Cancer Alliance

January 29, 2015

A year after her diagnosis with ovarian cancer in May 2011, Dr. Jan Byrne began looking for ways to be more involved in ovarian cancer advocacy and education. She connected … Continued

Amrita Singh Capsule Collection for Ovarian Cancer Research...

Amrita Singh Capsule Collection for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

January 2, 2015

Starting the new year with a mission to fund ovarian cancer research Friday, January 2nd, 2015 – New York, NY Amrita Singh Jewelry is proud to announce a new initiative … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer 101

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer 101

December 15, 2014

When Diane Riche’s mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, Diane turned to the internet for information. Through her research she came to the Alliance’s website, where she learned … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California

December 1, 2014

One of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s first Partner Members, the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California (OCA) parallels the Alliance in many ways. Originally founded in 1998 as a chapter … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Teal Diva

Partner Member Profile: Teal Diva

October 30, 2014

Teal Diva’s origins lie in a common need of those affected by ovarian cancer: support. When Shannon Routh was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2009, she also discovered that she … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Lilies of the Valley

Partner Member Profile: Lilies of the Valley

September 29, 2014

Lilies of the Valley got its start in 2004 when a new gynecologic oncologist moved to the city of Huntsville, Alabama. His wife had a friend with ovarian cancer, and … Continued

Where There’s a Wheel, There’s a Way: Ovarian C...

Where There’s a Wheel, There’s a Way: Ovarian Cycle Founder, Bethany Diamond

September 5, 2014

From one ride in 2004, to a national event in 2014.

Partner Member Profile: NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Partner Member Profile: NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation

September 2, 2014

The NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation is named for two sisters who both died from ovarian cancer. Executive Director Jodie Shagrin Kavensky, one of Norma’s daughters, recalls that her mother attended … Continued

Newk's Eatery Launches Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month ...

Newk's Eatery Launches Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Campaign to Boost Early Detection, Raise Funds for Research and Inspire Hope

August 20, 2014

Campaign at Newk’s 70 fast-casual restaurants runs through Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month JACKSON, Miss. (August 20, 2014) — The fast-casual Newk’s Eatery restaurant brand is joining forces with one of … Continued