Janice Lopez Ovarian Cancer Foundation

I am so please to share the website for the newest 501(c)(3) non-profit raising awareness and funds for research in New Jersey, the Janice Lopez Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Janice and I were both diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2005 and our families joined forces in raising awareness in Edison by hanging teal ribbons. Janice passed away in 2009 and her family continues to honor her by continuing to raise funds for research, raise awareness and by forming this foundation.

The mission of the foundation is to" raise money, and spread awareness to support ovarian cancer research and ovarian cancer patients. Our vision is to help save the lives of our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends."

Please check our their website , jlocf.org, which lists their events, how you can help and resources. Nick and I will be at the 7th Teal Night for Life on April 21,2012 at the Olive Branch. Can't wait to see the entire Lopez family. So stop by and say hi!

Dee

Every Day is a Blessing!

Team JLO Teal Night For Life- April 16

Join TEAM JLO in the fight against Ovarian Cancer at this year's

TEAL NIGHT FOR LIFE

Saturday, April 16 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Olive Branch Bar and Restaurant

New Brunswick, NJ

This years TNFL will feature:
90's Cover Band "Cant Slow Down"
TNFL Prize Raffle
TNFL 50/50
OC Education Station
Great Food and Drink Specials

100% of the $10 cover charge goes to support TEAM JLO's 2011 fundraising campaign with the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

For more info go to www.teamjlo.org

My friends, the Lopez family, created team JLO to honor their mother, Janice. Last year team JLO raised over $8000 for the Sandy Rollman OC foundation. Won't you help them raise even more money this year! By the way, the food at the Olive Branch is tasty so you really don't want to miss this fun way to raise funds for ovarian cancer research and meet a pretty incredible family.

Dee

Every Day is a Blessing! I'm blessed to know the Lopez family

A Weekend of Ovarian Cancer Foundation Activities

Busy weekend ahead.
Team JLO:
Tonight, I will be getting together with Team JLO which raises funds for the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Team JLO is named in honor of my friend, Janice Lopez who passed away last September after an almost four year battle with the disease. Her sons continue the team in her honor . Nick and I have joined with the Lopez family to help raise awareness of OC by hanging teal ribbons in Edison in September,Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month .

Team JLO is holding their 4th Teal Night for Life tonight beginning at 5pm at the Olive Branch Restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ. There is no cover charge but donations are welcome. So come out for good food, good drink and great company. Oh, I almost forgot there are some pretty awesome prizes. So look for me tonight- I'll be wearing teal.


Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation:
Saturday night I continue my OC activities. Nick and I will be attending the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation's Annual Spring Gala. The Gala will once again take place at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. I can't wait to get together with the other Board Members and our supporters to celebrate a year of fundraising. We will be awarding this year's research grants to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Alabama. We will also present our Founders Award to my Avon walk friends Janice, Kathy and Mariclaire- "The Jersey Shore Girls". There will be live and silent auctions and the night's MC will be Gary Fisch , owner of Gary's Wines and also known as the "Wine Guy" from the Food Networks "Hot Off the Grill".
There is a surprise too that we've been working feverishly on over the past few weeks. It should be a fantastic night!

Dee
Everyday is a Blessing!

Ovarian Cancer Fundraisers

There are some important functions and fund-raisers for ovarian cancer taking place in NJ during the next few months. Check them out!

"Teal Night For Life"
April 5,2008 8pm to closing
The Olive Branch Restaurant ,
37 Bartlett Street , New Brunswick, NJ
Teal night for Life will be raising funds for Team JLO. Team JLO is a 5K race team created to race funds and spread awareness for the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation 5K on April 26, 2008.The team is racing in honor of Janice Lopez, aka JLO. Janice and her family worked with me to Turn the Town Teal ( a program sponsored by the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation) last September. We had fun hanging ribbons on trees along Amboy Avenue and Municipal Blvd in Edison and Main Street in Woodbridge. Come for the drink specials, great food , live music and great prizes. For more information contact Chuck Lopez at 732-738-7482.


Also on April 5th:

Spring Gala 2008 ( and Silent Auction)
Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation
Westin Governor Morris Hotel
Morristown, New Jersey starting at 7 p.m
This year’s event–a catered cocktail reception with open bar and carving stations, plus our annual silent auction also includes music by the Intentions. Spring Gala 2008 marks the day we announce the names of those individuals and organizations involved in ovarian cancer research who’ll receive financial awards based on our 2007 fundraising efforts. This year we will honor Novartis for its generosity and advocacy.Tickets to Spring Gala 2008 are $150 per person for open seating. For reservations or more information call Kaleidoscope of Hope at (973) 644-0500 or contact gala chairperson John Stewart at stewartjf@verizon.net.



Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club
Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer & Birthday Bash
June 1, 2008 1-6 PM
Saw Mill Cafe Green Room
1807 Boardwalk , Seaside Park , NJ

All proceeds will benefit research at the Cancer Institute of NJ. My friend, Pam, is an Ovarian Cancer survivor and is secretary of this organization. So join these Jimmy Buffett fans for some fun for a good cause. You may purchase tickets online at their site or contact Susan Howe at SUSANMHOWE@yahoo.com.

LiveStrong
Dee