September Ovarian Cancer Awareness

BonnieR
BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hello, just a friendly reminder it is again ovarian cancer awareness. Last week I wrote my letters to the Editors and the first newspaper already printed it. Remember by helping to raise awareness ~ it could save someone's life.

Most local papers do have editorial or opinion sections you can send a letter to.

Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie

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  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #2
    Thanks,
    Bonnie for the reminder. Would love to read your article that was published. Can I find it on the internet?
    kathleen:)
  • BrittanyC
    BrittanyC Member Posts: 100
    #3
    kayandok said:

    Thanks,
    Bonnie for the reminder. Would love to read your article that was published. Can I find it on the internet?
    kathleen:)

    In July, I ordered teal nail
    In July, I ordered teal nail polish from Ebay and have been wearing it since.
    I plan to wear it until my mom feels better.
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #4
    Texas Oncology
    My treatment center's main office in Dallas is having a lunch and program for Ovarian Cancer Survivors on Sept. 21 and we are going. I should be over the chemo by then. Looking forward to it. Will write my letter to the editor this week. Saundra
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #5
    Can we see it?
    Hi Bonnie,

    I think that if you shared the text from your letter with us, it would give us a great base to use to send to our newspapers!

    Hugs & Prayers,

    Sue
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #6
    groundeffect said:

    Can we see it?
    Hi Bonnie,

    I think that if you shared the text from your letter with us, it would give us a great base to use to send to our newspapers!

    Hugs & Prayers,

    Sue

    Teal polish
    I joined the Teal Toes group on the internet, and have some teal polish that I got at Wal-Mart for under a dollar. I haven't checked the color on yet, so it might not be "right", but I do plan to wear it when I go in for surgery. I was surprised to see that nail polish is acceptable on the check list, but I'm going for it!
  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
    #7
    September
    Bonnie,

    Our Ladies Fellowship has a luncheon each month beginning in September thru May. Since this month is Ovarian Awareness month they have asked me to speak and give my testimony!

    I am excited to have that opportunity to witness and also to raise awareness. The NOCC has sent me free literature to share and teal bracelets to pass out for those who want them.

    I will start a new update after I catch up on all the discussions I have missed.

    In His Grip,
    Libby
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #8
    LPack said:

    September
    Bonnie,

    Our Ladies Fellowship has a luncheon each month beginning in September thru May. Since this month is Ovarian Awareness month they have asked me to speak and give my testimony!

    I am excited to have that opportunity to witness and also to raise awareness. The NOCC has sent me free literature to share and teal bracelets to pass out for those who want them.

    I will start a new update after I catch up on all the discussions I have missed.

    In His Grip,
    Libby

    Wonderful.. wish i was there
    Libby, that is great ~ you go girl!!! Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • ColleenN
    ColleenN Member Posts: 73
    #9
    groundeffect said:

    Teal polish
    I joined the Teal Toes group on the internet, and have some teal polish that I got at Wal-Mart for under a dollar. I haven't checked the color on yet, so it might not be "right", but I do plan to wear it when I go in for surgery. I was surprised to see that nail polish is acceptable on the check list, but I'm going for it!

    Teal too
    I joined Teal Toes too. Unfortunately I need to wear regular shoes where I work, so no one can see my toes. My fingernails are bright teal for the month though! Wal-Marts around here carry a few different brands, even some of the quick dry ones (I don't have patience for the long dry stuff). I've gotten many comments and compliments on it so far!
    Colleen
  • mwetter1954
    mwetter1954 Member Posts: 7
    #10
    Missouri Jaycees Whisper Ride for Ovarian Cancer
    I posted this somewhere else, but I will say it again. Sorry about repeating myself. The Missouri Jaycees started a new project this year, called the Whisper Ride, because ovarian cancer is silent. The team rode bicycles across the state this last week from Boonville to St. Louis. Where they stopped there were rallies held. This wasn't necessarily a fund raiser as much as it was to raise awareness. Any money raised will go to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation. We hope to have an even bigger event next year, as the Jaycees love challenges!
  • bgsvatek
    bgsvatek Member Posts: 4
    #11
    mwetter1954 said:

    Missouri Jaycees Whisper Ride for Ovarian Cancer
    I posted this somewhere else, but I will say it again. Sorry about repeating myself. The Missouri Jaycees started a new project this year, called the Whisper Ride, because ovarian cancer is silent. The team rode bicycles across the state this last week from Boonville to St. Louis. Where they stopped there were rallies held. This wasn't necessarily a fund raiser as much as it was to raise awareness. Any money raised will go to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation. We hope to have an even bigger event next year, as the Jaycees love challenges!

    Our company has "denim days"
    Our company has "denim days" where you contribute any amount and wear jeans. The office votes on who to donate to and this month we raised $600 and sent over to MD Anderson/Ovarian cancer research!! I'm so proud of my company
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #12
    bgsvatek said:

    Our company has "denim days"
    Our company has "denim days" where you contribute any amount and wear jeans. The office votes on who to donate to and this month we raised $600 and sent over to MD Anderson/Ovarian cancer research!! I'm so proud of my company

    awesome
    that is wonderful.. wish more business did that. God Bless
  • newhopechurchli
    newhopechurchli Member Posts: 126
    #13
    BonnieR said:

    awesome
    that is wonderful.. wish more business did that. God Bless

    September?
    I haven't seen one thing on ovarian cancer.. and I have been looking!!???
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #14
    newhopechurchli said:

    September?
    I haven't seen one thing on ovarian cancer.. and I have been looking!!???

    Not a lot out there
    I know there isn't alot out there, that is why it is so important that survivors grab the reins. I have it published in several papers here and women at church all thank me for doing this each year. I send stuff to business to see if they well put them on the bulletin board in there lunch room or lobby. We can make a difference, maybe each of us is just a small pebble but the ripple effect can be bigger than we could imagine.

    Here is the link for the article of president bush declaring Sept as Nat'l Ovarian Month.
    http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/227258/president_bush_declares_september_as_national_ovarian_cancer_awareness_month/

    Awareness and early diagnosis is what well save someone life.
  • BrittanyC
    BrittanyC Member Posts: 100
    #15
    BonnieR said:

    Not a lot out there
    I know there isn't alot out there, that is why it is so important that survivors grab the reins. I have it published in several papers here and women at church all thank me for doing this each year. I send stuff to business to see if they well put them on the bulletin board in there lunch room or lobby. We can make a difference, maybe each of us is just a small pebble but the ripple effect can be bigger than we could imagine.

    Here is the link for the article of president bush declaring Sept as Nat'l Ovarian Month.
    http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/227258/president_bush_declares_september_as_national_ovarian_cancer_awareness_month/

    Awareness and early diagnosis is what well save someone life.

    I posted a message onto my
    I posted a message onto my facebook, with the teal ribbon and a message about the teal nails.

    A CNA that helped out my mom while she was in the hospital (the CNA is around my age) and I are friends on facebook. She painted her nails teal in honor of the month also! It made me really happy. We all need to give awareness to those that are unaware of this cancer!!

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