My team
My team
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (MA Chapter)
Total raised: $1,260.20
Goal: $17,000.00
Visit the NOCC TEAM TEAL PAGEMaking A Difference With My Miles for NOCC TEAM TEAL!
On August 16th, I will be running in the Asics Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, MA, as a member of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's Team Teal. I am running in honor of Maya Ortiz, who passed away on February 12, 2026. Maya is a North Reading High School graduate and lifelong soccer player who I was privileged to coach. Maya was the most lovable teammate and friend (and more!), and there was never a day she couldn't find the "peak" of. Maya was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the spring of 2024, her senior year of high school. While battling the disease with grace and unwavering courage, Maya graduated high school, pursued a major in biology on the pre-med track at UMass Amherst, earned her EMT certification, and organized the amazing "Trotting in Teal" event in our community. Her determination and passion never faltered. Maya's calming, uplifting, and deeply kind nature are inspiring to all who knew her and are just a few of the many reasons that she was endlessly loved by countless people.
Maya's purpose in organizing "Trotting in Teal" was to raise awareness, to bring people together, and to support other young adults who were experiencing what she was. I hope to continue what Maya started through running this race and fundraising for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. This incredible non-profit organization uses these donations in countless ways to make a real and meaningful impact in the lives of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families.
I am running for Maya. For the people I love who love Maya- our students and athletes, past and present. For all who love Maya, because there are so, so many. Having the opportunity to participate in something that will make a real difference for those diagnosed and their families is something I am so grateful for. Thank you in advance to anyone and everyone who is able to make a donation, no matter the size!
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This August, I will be running in the Asics Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, MA, as a member of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's Team Teal. My efforts will help improve the lives of women, families, and communities touched by ovarian cancer. Over 225,000 females are living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis in the US alone, and close to 22,000 are diagnosed annually. There is no early detection test, and all females are at risk. I am dedicated to making a difference with my miles!
You can support my efforts by making a tax-deductible donation today. Support will go to provide funding for research, education & awareness, and quality of life programs, which include:
- Meal Delivery / Mental Health Support / Financial Assistance to those near or above the poverty level in treatment / Case Management / Educational & Comfort Kits distributed at major hospitals to newly diagnosed and those in recurrence / Peer to Peer support groups / Educational programs including Teal Talks An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, In Person Education Series, and Patient Animation Guide.
In this year of great challenges, one even greater challenge remains: saving more lives from ovarian cancer. Dollars raised for the NOCC support national programs and local market initiatives, which include: heightening awareness of the subtle signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, assisting newly-diagnosed survivors and those in recurrence throughout the country through food security programs, financial assistance, and mental health counseling, providing ongoing support to caregivers, and advocating for the advancement of ovarian cancer research.
Your donation will save lives ~ thank you for your support! To learn more about this great organization, go to ovarian.org
