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National Teal Day – Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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Thousands of Americans wearing teal to increase awareness about the deadly disease on the first Friday in September–September 4, 2009 — called National Teal Day.
There are lots of ways to show your support, and lots of activities in our area from 5K walks, to a golf tournament in Daytona Beach and even a Butterfly Release in South Carolina. Check out the list below.

Teal is the ovarian cancer community’s color and serves as a reminder that ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all the cancers of the reproductive system and a leading cause of cancer death among women.

For more information, visit www.ovariancancer.org


FLORIDA

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of North Florida, Inc.

Phone: (850)445-9338

www.ocanfl.com

Saturday, September 5th

First Annual Masquerade Charity Social

Paradigm 115 West College Ave. Tallahassee, FL @ 6:00pm

Wednesday, September 16th

Support Mixer at Lee’s Wine Bar – Lake Ella Shopping Center from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

Meet, mingle and network with local patients, survivors and their families.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida

Phone: (470)339-0024

Wednesday, September 9th

Pink Tealie Awards – 5:30pm @ the Rosen Center

Friday, September 11th

OvaCome’s Teal Triumphs

Saturday, September 12th

Space Coast Sister Run

Sunday, September 13th

Treasure Coast Ovarian Cancer Alliance Candlelight Vigil

Wednesday, September 16th

Presentation at R.O.S.E. support group

Friday, September 18th

Awareness breakfast and “dress down for the cause” day at Holland and Knight, LLP

Friday, September 25th

Darden Restaurants Community Day

Sunday, September 27th

6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida Golf Tournament at Indigo Lakes Golf

Club, Daytona Beach, Fl.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida – Space

Coast, Inc.

Phone: (321)784-3772

www.tealribbonncfl.com

Saturday, September 12th

Sister Run

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Phone: (954) 255-8732

Web site: www.facingourrisk.org

September- October 2008

Passing of the Torch from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to Breast Cancer

Awareness Month

Passing of the Torch is an event that highlights the hereditary link between breast

and ovarian cancer, honors cancer survivors and those at high risk, remembers

those who lives have been lost to cancer, and recognizes families that have been

affected by cancer. A ceremonial flame is passed from an ovarian cancer survivor to

a breast cancer survivor marking the transition from Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Month to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Ovacome Ovarian Cancer Support and

Advocacy of Tampa Bay

Phone: (813) 223-9108

www.ovacome.us

Friday, September 11th

Teal Triumphs Tightens Up

Joseph’s Hospital Medical Arts Building @ 6:00pm

GEORGIA

Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Phone: (404) 255-1337

www.gaovariancancer.org

Every Tuesday in September

Dine in to Overcome Ovarian Cancer

Saturday, September 26th

Overcome Ovarian Cancer 5K Walk @ 8:00am (registration); 10:00am (Walk

begins). For more information visit: www.gaovariancancer.org/events.htm#walk

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Phone: (864)325-6296

www.scovariancancer.org;

www.handbagsforhope.blogspot.com

Thursday, September 17th @6:30pm

Annual Handbags for Hope – a silent purse auction and reception.

Tuesday, September 29th @ 5:30pm

Whispering 2009 Butterfly Release @ SC State House Grounds (Gervais Street

side) – To promote awareness of the whispering symptoms of ovarian cancer the SC

Ovarian Cancer Foundation Riverbanks Region Chapter will release hundreds of

butterflies. Butterflies are available for purchase for $25 each in memory or honor of

loved ones.

National Teal Day Ovarian Cancer

Two-day Event Rally, Roast and Ride to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer on March 27-28, 2009

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Charleston Breast Center and Rehava Partner Up to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
Two-day Event Rally, Roast and Ride Will Take Place on March 27-28, 2009

CHARLESTON, SC (January 31, 2009) – This Spring, show your support for breast cancer patients by joining rēhava ~ Real Estate Store and the 2009 Green Idea Home for a two-day event titled Rally, Roast and Ride, benefiting the Charleston Breast Center. The event kicks off with a Rally, Roast and Ride Oyster Roast on Friday, March 27, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Gold Bug Island located in Mount Pleasant, and will continue on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m. with Rally and Ride for Breast Cancer event.

The oyster roast is open to the public and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the rēhava store, or at www.rehava.com/tickets or by calling 843-747-4762. Your ticket purchase entitles you to enjoy oysters, roasted pork and corn, cob Cajun-style and fresh salads prepared by the Chefs Brigade, beer and wine as well as a silent auction promoting Health and Wellness. Live music is provided by The Bushels.

The rēhava ~ Real Estate Store and American Biker invite local bikers to participate in the ride on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The ride starts at 1pm from the new location of American Biker on College Park Road, off I-26, Exit 203. Tickets for the ride are $25, those riders that will purchase tickets for the oyster roast will be automatically entered in the ride. American Biker will be at the oyster roast showcasing a variety of motorcycles and signing up for the Saturday rally and ride. For more information about the ride, call 843-747-4762.

Both events are planned for those who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer and raise funds for a non-profit organization that is devoted to saving lives of women in the Lowcountry.

According to statistics, every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. In the Charleston Tri-county area, approximately 367 women are diagnosed each year. The annual cost of breast cancer care is around $11,440 for an average patient, which puts a tremendous financial stress on patients and their families. The Charleston Breast Center offers financial support to local women going through breast cancer treatment in South Carolina, allowing them to focus solely on recovery. For more information, please visit www.charlestonbreastcenter.com or call (843) 556-0116.