Teal is the awareness color of ovarian cancer. Women of Teal is a play on the words "Man of Steel" used to describe Superman. I have found my fellow ovarian cancer survivors to be the strongest, most helpful women in the world. They are truly Women of Teal!
The focus of this year’s symposium is to provide ovarian cancer survivors and their caregivers the tools they need to achieve wellness during and after treatment. Learn simple exercises to do at home. Try Gentle Yoga, Jin Shin Juyutsu or Meditation. Meet other survivors and learn about other resources available to you.
One Force To Make a Difference is a collaborative of multiple organizations sharing similar individual missions. The mission of the One Force collaborative is to work together to develop synergies that will effect increased education and awareness about ovarian cancer; improved support for survivors; and better resources for caretakers. One Force to Make A Difference supports and participates in fund raising and other events that contribute to innovative, cutting edged ovarian cancer research.
So mark you calendars and join your Teal Sisters and take some Steps to Wellness! Registration information will be available soon .
Have you been missing my posts? Well, it sure has been a busy advocacy week for me.
Meeting 1 - One Force to Make a Difference
One Force is a collaborative of ovarian cancer organizations in NJ whose mission is to develop synergies that will effect increased education and awareness about ovarian cancer; improved support for survivors; and better resources for survivors and caretakers. One Force to Make A Difference supports and participates in fund raising and other events that contribute to innovative, cutting- edge ovarian cancer research. We have offered symposiums in the past and during this call-in meeting we began the initial planning for the 3rd Annual One Force To Make a Difference Symposium. Yours truely will be one of the co-chairs. Lots of work ahead but all in support of women with ovarian cancer and their caregivers.
Meeting 2- Mercer County Cancer Coalition
This was the second quarterly meeting I have attended since moving to Mercer County and joining this Coalition. I wore three hats for this meeting - one as a Teal Tea Representative, one as a One Force representative and one as Me- Women of Teal blogger. I have posted on this blog about events run by Coalition There are many excellent opportunities in the county to raise awareness cancer and healthy lifestyle choices that help prevent the disease. Coalition members run cancer awareness and fundraising events and health / wellness events such as the Run for Dads which takes place each year on Father's Day to raise awareness of prostate cancer. If you live in NJ and are interested in attending your Cancer Coalition meetings check this page for more information.
The meeting was held at the new Capital Health Center in Hopewell NJ. It recently opened and the facility is bright , the people are friendly and helpful and the shops - on general and one for mothers and newborns were chock full of nice and unique gifts. Parking is free and there is even free valet parking.
Meeting 3 - CINJ Survivors Day
Well, I can't write too much about this event since we are firming up the keynote speaker and the format but this will be one CINJ Survivor's Day you do not want to miss.
I know I need to limit what I am involved in but it is hard for me to say "no " to any request that means helping others with cancer. So as exciting as it was to be asked , I decided recently to not apply to be an LAF leader from NJ and to not apply to be an advocate at the 2012 Survivorship Research Conference.
In 2012, I will concentrate on fundraising for CINJ ( more to come about this in February) , co-chairing the One Force to Make a Difference symposium in May, speaking to other ovarian cancer survivors as volunteer with Cancer Hope Network, serving as a Teal Tea Table Captain and my research advocacy work.
After all, I need time to write this blog , create a few more Quilt paintings and have fun with my family.
Are you a nurse, social worker or primary care physician?
Are you an ovarian cancer survivor or have a loved one diagnosed with ovarian cancer?
Do you want to learn more about Ovarian Cancer?
Are you available on Saturday June 18,2011?
Then the 2nd Annual One Force to Make a Difference Ovarian Cancer symposium is for you! The FREE symposium will be held in the Conant Cafeteria at Educational Testing Services , Princeton, NJ . Breakfast and lunch are provided and 5 CME credits will be awarded.
Presentations topics include: Immunotherapy, Combination of Tumor-targeting chemo and Gene Therapy , Novel techniques for Imaging Ovarian Cancer in Mice, Survivorship and Patient Advocacy, Genetics Counseling and Palliative Care.
As I promised in yesterday's post, here is information on the 2nd Annual One Force To Make A Difference Symposium. The symposium is open to Obstetricians/gynecologists, family physicians, nurses, technicians , patients and their families.
I'll be sure to post updates as speakers etc. are finalized. It should be a informative day for New Jersey's doctors,nurses and ovarian cancer survivors.
See you all there!
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing! I am blessed by all the organizations in NJ who work so passionately to raise awareness of OC in NJ!
The recent One Force To Make a Difference Symposium brought together ovarian cancer organizations in the NJ area. I learned about a foundation that goes beyond awareness campaigns and supporting research but also provides financial support for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The foundation was started in 2009 to honor the memory and legacy of Mary Anne Mazanec, a teacher and volunteer.
The Mary Anne Mazanec Ovarian Cancer Foundation 's mission is : "to provide assistance and support for patients and families in the area affected by ovarian cancer; to support the cancer research efforts of Dr. George Coukos at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania; and to promote awareness of ovarian cancer."
If you know a woman in the NJ area who would benefit from the support of the Foundation please fill out the Financial Assistance request form found on this page.
Thank you to the family and friends of MaryAnne Mazanec for supporting the needs of women with ovarian cancer.
I have been working for the past few months with the heads of a number of ovarian cancer organizations in NJ as well as the ovarian cancer subcommittee of the Gynecological Cancer Workgroup for the NJ Cancer Control Plan to bring organizations whose mission is to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and funds for ovarian cancer research together for an event.
I am pleased to announce that on June 12, 2010 we will hold the first ever Ovarian Cancer symposium in NJ.
ONE FORCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Developing Synergies Among Organizations Fighting Ovarian Cancer in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley
SPONSORED BY:
~CAPITAL HEALTH~
~TEAL TEA FOUNDATION~
~EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE~
~CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY~
Saturday, June 12, 2010 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
Join us as we unite to fight ovarian cancer.
While each participating organization has its own specific mission and audience, each exists to fight the “whisper” by raising awareness, educating, and fundraising.
GOALS OF THE SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE:
·Learning about each organization represented;
·Finding ways to act together as political advocates for change;
·Developing a state-wide/Del Val calendar of events;
·Identifying specific activities for September –- National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and
Participating organizations include: Kaleidoscope of Hope (OCNA), Maureen Fund, Mary Anne Mazanec Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Meghan’s Message, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Del Val & N. Jersey branches, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Ovarian Cancer Subcommittee of the Gynecologic Cancer Workgroup of NJ, Teal Talk On Tour, Teal Tea Foundation, Teal Wings of Hope Foundation, Turn the Towns Teal®, and Women of Teal.
For more information contact Jean Shipos 267-994-6430
