Making A Difference With My Miles for NOCC TEAM TEAL!
Hi! It's been a few years since I've hit the pavement to raise money for Ovarian Cancer (the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition NOCC) so here we go again! I'm always so moved to see the generous donations from people who know me and may have been lucky enough to meet my mom. This cause is so personal to me and I look forward to the opportunity to fundraise for this type of cancer that so badly needs more research and funding. Thank you for supporting me through donations and kind words of encouragement!
Description
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
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Korskes | $55.35 |
| May 17 | Bridget Mellon | $25.00 |
| May 13 | Bill Battaglia | $109.85 |