On August 24th, 2016, T.E.A.L.® teamed up with the Myrtle Avenue BID to turn the small businesses along Myrtle Avenue teal for the month of September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month . Volunteers went along the avenue tying teal ribbons around trees, bike racks, and local participating businesses sandwich boards. Some businesses even partnered with T.E.A.L.® to run a special all month like Corkscrew Wines and Pecks Food! At Corkscrew Wines (489 Myrtle Avenue) a portion of the proceeds of each teal labelled wine sold will benefit T.E.A.L.®. Similarly, at Pecks Food (455A Myrtle Ave) a portion of every teal and white cookies sold will benefit T.E.A.L.®. Stay tuned for more partnerships between T.E.A.L.® and the small businesses along Myrtle Avenue. Special thanks to the Myrtle Avenue BID team for all their help.

On August 20th, 2016, Something About T held their annual fundraiser at Lonestar Bar and Grill in memory of Theresa Galia for the 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. Friends and family joined community supporters for a fun day filled with raffles, food, and prizes while supporting the cause. They raised over $2,000 for T.E.A.L.® awareness & medical research programs!

On Friday August 19th, 2016, Whitesboro ®T.E.A.L. Walk Organizer and Volunteer Sarah Firsching, her mom Donna Firsching, and Melissa Gottuso among other volunteers represented ®T.E.A.L. at this Bingo Fundraiser. This event included raffle basket prizes, desserts, and hors d’oeurves.  There were 15 games of bingo, each bingo winner received an authentic coach purse. The event had over 20 door prizes.  The event proceeds from this event was split between ®T.E.A.L.  and Josephs Experience.  Over $3,000 from this event was credited to ®T.E.A.L. for Ovarian Cancer awareness and research programs. Sarah participated in this event by sharing information on the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Ovarian Cancer and inviting the community to attend the 2nd Annual ®T.E.A.L. Walk in Whitesboro, NY on September 10th, 2016. Register today at www.tealwalk.org/whitesboro.

On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11 AM – 4 PM, Team Octavia will be hosting their 2nd Annual Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser at Sweet Science (135 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206). This Brunch Event will include a pre-fix menu featuring dishes created by Home Cook Chamel Robertson IG{@Sha_Eats_ } & Head Chef Milton from @Sweet Science with $27.00 for a set two-course meal & mimosa. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the T.E.A.L. Organization to help spread awareness & fund the research to help find a cure for Ovarian Cancer. Learn more here!

On Thursday, September, 29, 2016, the Annual Marshall Gras Entertainment’s “Girl’s Night Out” Ladies Night concert will take place live at Milk River, where all of the ladies in attendance will be serenaded by a talented and dynamic ensemble of up and coming R & B artists as well as helping to raise funds for Ovarian and Breast cancer awareness.  Already on board Marshall Gras Entertainment favorites J’Sun, finalist from NBC’S The Voice, Kenny Dark Apollo live winners Venor and J’maine Jones, Ayden George and reggae and soca vocalist Bud Ramsay, with more to be announced! Some of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the T.E.A.L organization for Ovarian Cancer awareness. If you know any survivors of these two deadly forms of cancer come and celebrate life with us! We are looking for all female sponsorship!Any female organizations, sororities, church and support groups are all welcome to join. For tickets and information call 347-231-9528.

On July 31st, 2016, Kathie Arseno Wellness teamed up with Crunch Norwood for four amazing fitness classes where all of the proceeds raised were donated to T.E.A.L.®. They were able to raise $150! Thank you Crunch Norwood and the amazing hosts, Kathie Arseno and Quani Robinson from the hit reality television show on VH1, Black Ink Crew.

On Friday July 29th, 2016, Whitesboro ®T.E.A.L. Walk Organizer and Volunteer Sarah Firsching represented ®T.E.A.L. at Savanah’s Annual Lemonade Stand & Bake Sale. This event raises money for childhood cancer research one cup at a time. Although Ovarian Cancer is typically diagnosed in women in their 50’s, girls as young as 8 years old have been documented with this diagnosis. Sarah participated in this event by sharing information on the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Ovarian Cancer and inviting the community to attend the 2nd Annual ®T.E.A.L. Walk in Whitesboro, NY on September 10th, 2016. Register today at www.tealwalk.org/whitesboro.

On July 28th, 2016, T.E.A.L.® was honored to ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opening bell with our ®T.E.A.L. board, survivors, staff, volunteers, interns and loyal supporters to promote Ovarian Cancer awareness. View pictures here and watch here.

As articulated on https://www.nyse.com/events/2947081152/TEAL-Rings-The-NYSE-Opening-Bell, T.E.A.L. ® is the foundation behind T.E.A.L.® Walks and Runs in the United States for Ovarian Cancer, a disease which currently does NOT have an accurate screening test. T.E.A.L.® raises awareness and education about signs, symptoms and risk factors while providing support to survivors and funding medical research. T.E.A.L.® recently released news on a groundbreaking T.E.A.L.® funded medical discovery for this important women’s health issue. Thank you to the NYSE for honoring T.E.A.L.® with this Amazing opportunity.

On July 20th, 2016, ®T.E.A.L. hosted two successful Fun Raising events to spread awareness and education about Ovarian Cancer to the Red Bank, New Jersey community. The night kicked off at Alex and Ani in Red Bank where attendees enjoyed refreshments and small bites, while shopping with others who share your passion for giving back. 15% of all proceeds were donated to ®T.E.A.L. This event was followed by a Redbank NJ Pinot Palette’s ticketed fundraiser next door which included painting, snacks, and raffle prizes. Special Thanks to Trollbeads. Attendees were able to shop the trollbeads table at Pinot’s Palette where a portion of the proceeds were donated to ®T.E.A.L. All Attendees received a 20% off coupon for a future trollbeads purchase. Thank you to all the amazing people who showed their support these events!

On Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 from 6-8pm, come sip refreshments, snack on small bites, and shop with others who share your passion for giving back at Alex and Ani Red Bank (12 Broad Street,Red Bank, NJ 07701).  15% of all proceeds will be donated to ®T.E.A.L (excluding Charity by Design, affinity, and bangle of the month) . This event has no admission fee and open to all ages. Please RSVP to reserve your spot at info@tealwalk.org. This event will be followed by a Redbank NJ Pinot Palette’s ticketed fundraiser next door ($48 per person – learn more).

There will be a Survivor Raffle at the 8th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run (9/10/2016). Our Definition of a Survivor: is an “Amazing Lady” who at any time in her life has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. This prize entitles the bearer to free registration for the “nicest room in town” for Stowe Weekend of Hope 2017 in Vermont (May 5th to May 7th, 2017). No deposit or online registration required.  This prize includes local Vermont gift certificates to Laughing Moon Chocolates VT, Stowe Cider, Ben & Jerry’s, & Shaws General Store donated by GoStowe Vermont. On the day of our event, please visit the survivor booth to enter to win this raffle prize.

On on July 1st, 2016, the Glens Falls Dragons played the Utica Blue Sox at Donovan Stadium in Utica, NY on TEAL Night. The TEAL Night educated men and women about Ovarian Cancer. A booth was set up at the game with registration forms for the 2nd Annual Whitesboro ®T.E.A.L. Walk on September 10th, 2016. This booth also shared awareness information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Ovarian Cancer.  A survivor of Ovarian Cancer, and part of the ®T.E.A.L. Walk volunteer group – Adeline VanDyke had the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the game. Learn more here!

On June 28th, 2016, ®T.E.A.L. participated in Maimonides Medical Center Annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day at the Dyker Beach Golf Course in Brooklyn. This event honored Cancer Survivors and celebrated the milestones they have achieved in addition to acknowledging the family, friends, and healthcare professionals who have supported them along the way. Guest speakers, live music, and a free dinner were also included in this event. ®T.E.A.L was inspired by every Survivor we encountered. We’re so happy to have been a part of this fabulous event to to celebrate them. Check out some of these Amazing event attendees below.

On Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 from 6-8pm, come sip refreshments, snack on small bites, and shop with others who share your passion for giving back at Alex and Ani Red Bank (12 Broad Street,Red Bank, NJ 07701).  15% of all proceeds will be donated to ®T.E.A.L (excluding Charity by Design, affinity, and bangle of the month) . This event is free and open to all ages. Please RSVP your attendance at info@tealwalk.org. This event will be followed by a Redbank NJ Pinot Palette‘s ticketed fundraiser next door from 7:30PM-9:30PM. Don’t forget to Shop the trollbeads table at Pinot’s Palette starting at 7PM. A portion of your purchase will be donated back to ®T.E.A.L. All Attendees will also receive a 20% off coupon for a future trollbeads purchase.  Reserve your spot at Pinot’s Palette here for $48 (per person) which includes painting, snacks, and raffle prizes. Visit this website or contact ®T.E.A.L. at info@tealwalk.org or 917-310-4835 to reserve your spot.  This event is BYOB. Ages 15-17yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone below 15 yrs will not be permitted into the Pinot’s Palette part of the event. Space is limited. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

®T.E.A.L. took part in the 2016 Brooklyn Pride Festival on Saturday, June 11, 2016. This event took place on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. Members of ®T.E.A.L. set up a booth at the festival where we educated the public on the importance of Ovarian Cancer Awareness and promoted our Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run in Prospect Park (9/10/16). With help from our dedicated volunteers, we shared ®T.E.A.L.’s overall mission with people of all ages who came to our booth. Part of the proceeds from all merchandise sold that day went towards Ovarian Cancer research and awareness. The Brooklyn Pride Festival was a great opportunity for ®T.E.A.L. to support pride in our Brooklyn community. Special Thanks to #theother5th for their support!

We have exciting news!  At the awards gala at Sirico’s Caterers in Dyker Heights on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 , our Amazing CEO, Pamela Amery, was presented with the esteemed honor of a Community Newsletter Group (CNG) Brooklyn Woman of Distinction Award. Pamela was 1 of 27 Brooklyn women (pictured below) who were honored at this event for their “extraordinary commitment to their vocations, dedication for volunteering and influential impact on the greater community”.  ®T.E.A.L. congratulates these Amazing ladies making a difference in Brooklyn. Read more about this event here. Read Pamela’s Courier Life interview here.

On Thursday, June 2nd, 2016, T.E.A.L.® and Ellen Karis teamed up for a Charity Comedy Night at the Broadway Comedy Club. Audience members were part of the Stand-Up Comedy DVD Taping of Ellen Karis “Greek Goddess of Comedy.” This event raised $300 for T.E.A.L.®’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Medical research programs. Thank you to Ellen Karis, who continues to be our trusted ally in our fight against Ovarian Cancer.

Join ®T.E.A.L. and Ellen Karis at Broadway Comedy Club (318 W. 53rd St, New York, NY 10019) on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Buy Tickets here.Part of the proceeds with go towards ®T.E.A.L. Come be a part of the Stand-Up Comedy DVD Taping of Ellen Karis “Greek Goddess of Comedy”. Taping begins at 8PM. Stay tuned for our upcoming ®T.E.A.L. PSA featuring Ellen Karis sponsored by Aspira!

®Tell Every Amazing Lady is releasing a series of six educational PSA videos throughout 2016 sponsored by Aspira Labs. The third of the series is called Mother to Daughter (watch now).Learn about the amazing story here. http://www.people.com/article/ovarian-cancer-mothers-day-pregnancy-diagnosis

On May 17th, 2016 ®T.E.A.L. attended the Brooklyn Adult Learning Center’s (BALC) Annual Community Health Fair. ®T.E.A.L. had an awareness table and used the opportunity to spread information to BALC students and members of the local community about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors in addition to ®T.E.A.L.’s upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. With Ovarian Cancer being her platform, Miss New York Jr. Teen America 2016 and ®T.E.A.L. Volunteer, Kiara Carrion, helped spread Ovarian Cancer awareness with us at this event.

On May 12th, 2016, ®T.E.A.L. attended Assemblyman Jim Brennan’s Annual Community Resource Fair. ®T.E.A.L. CEO Pamela Amery and Volunteer Barbara (pictured below) had an awareness table and used the opportunity to spread information to members of the community about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors in addition to ®T.E.A.L.’s programs, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities. At this annual event, our CEO Pamela Amery bumped into a fellow 2016 Brooklyn Woman of Distinction Award recipient, Lenore Freedman (Pictured Below). The two including 26 other 2016 Brooklyn Women of Distinction will be honored in CNG Publication this year.

Register for Free here for the FWC Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course  being held in New York, NY on Saturday, May 21st (5/21/16). This course for Ovarian Cancer Survivors and their families will take place at The Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion, 60 Washington Square South (between Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York City, NY 10010.Catch ®T.E.A.L.’s presentation at 9:15AM.  Registration will take place from 8:00 – 9:00 am and the course will be from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

In May 10th, 2016 ®T.E.A.L. attended the Franklin L Lane Educational Campus Community Health Fair. At ®T.E.A.L.’s awareness table, students and parents were educated about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors in addition to ®T.E.A.L.’s programs, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.

Check out Ivette and Amanda’s story highlighted in SILive.com’s blog spot.You may have already seen ®T.E.A.L.’s 3rd PSA sponsored by Aspira Labs that highlights this story. Learn more about ®T.E.A.L.’s “Ovarian Cancer Survivor: ‘my unborn baby saved my life.” Read the full story here.

On May 6th, 2016,  the 3rd Annual ®T.E.A.L. Fundraiser in loving memory of Annie “Andrea” Roberts took place at Aura (1900 Hempstead Turnpike)  with Guest Hostess Erin Colin (News 12) with a Free Buffet, Special Drinks, Raffles, Prizes, Music, & and more!  Over $3000 was raised from this event!

Do you know an Amazing Lady? Buy her something fantastic at ®T.E.A.L.’s Mother’s Day Sale on Saturday April 30th, 2016 from 11am to 4pm at ®T.E.A.L.’s Community Center at 533 16th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (just off 10th Ave). Just one block from the 15th St/Prospect Park F/G Train Stop.

On Saturday Night April 9th, 2016 ®T.E.A.L. joined the  New York Mets for the 5th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citi Field. For this opening weekend game, the NY Mets played the Phillies to kick off a new season. Our ®T.E.A.L. crowds enjoyed fireworks at the end of the game for Fireworks Night (see video below) and showed their support wearing the color teal to the game. A portion of each ticket sold at this ticket window  (www.mets.com/teal) benefited ®T.E.A.L. ®T.E.A.L. helped establish this wonderful awareness day back in 2012. Missed this years game? We hope you can join us in 2017 for the now annual event benefiting our awareness and research programs.

This Thursday, April 7th,2016 , ®T.E.A.L. spread Ovarian Cancer awareness at the Thrive Event hosted by New York Methodist Hospital, a night filled with health information, pampering services, health screenings, wine tastings and healthy hors d’oeuvres. About 250 members of the community and NYM staff were in attendance at this event, which gave ®T.E.A.L. an amazing opportunity to ®Tell Many Amazing Ladies (and gentlemen) about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer. View more photos here.

On Sunday April 3rd, 2016  UFC GYM West Shore Plaza in Staten Island hosted a ® T.E.A.L. fundraiser to help save lives of women diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. There were auctions, raffles, food, massages, hair, makeup and more!!!!! There were also 3 mini classes with Hila Dery who organized the event which raised nearly $10,000. Thank you#UFCGYMWestShorePlaza! View more photos here.

We are proud to announce our new Scientific Advisory Board Members, Dr. Oliver Zivanovic and Andrea Mattocks.  Dr. Oliver Zivanovic s a gynecologic oncology surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the uterus, cervix, ovary, and vulva. Read More.  Andrea Mattocks is the ®T.E.A.L. Scientific Advisory Board Administrator. She has a master’s in public health with a focus in epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. Read More.

On March 29th, 2016, T.E.A.L.® attended the annual Women’s History month celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall. At the event, Brooklyn Borough Hall honored outstanding women who are making a difference in the Brooklyn community. There was a panel discussion addressing the health, nutritional, financial and emotional stages of women throughout the life cycle, as well as workshops discussing issues facing women in the workplace. T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery was able to speak with fellow change-makers in Brooklyn about the work that T.E.A.L.® is doing both locally and nationally, and spread awareness about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer.

The 3rd Annual Savannah ®T.E.A.L. Walk in Georgia will take place at Lake Mayer Track onSaturday, September 24, 2016 (9/24/16). Help us reach our fundraising goal of $12,000 for Ovarian Cancer research and awareness programs. Come celebrate 3 years of awareness, courage, and the strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease. Online pre-registration is OPEN visit www.tealwalk.org/savannahToday!

 

* Event: 3rd Annual ®T.E.A.L. Walk in Savannah, NY*

* Date: September 24th, 2016 (9/24/16)*

* Location: Lake Mayer Track, Savannah, GA*

Please join us on April 3rd, 2016 at the UFC Gym Staten Island at West Shore Plaza (1775 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314) for the UFC Gym Fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer. Just a $10 entry fee at the door. Interested in attending? Contact us at info@tealwalk.org for more information. Unable to attend but interested in supporting this fundraiser? Donate Here! (See Flyer below for more info!)

On March 5th, 2016, ®T.E.A.L. attended the Community Health and Wellness for the Next Century Event hosted by the Women and Families of the District 20K1 Lions at the St. Francis School for the Deaf in Brooklyn, NY. Lion Pamela Esposito-Amery (CEO of ®T.E.A.L.)  spread awareness and educational information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer at a table a for this community health event.

On February 19, 2016, ®T.E.A.L. attended a community event at the Wyckoff Garden Senior Center. ®T.E.A.L. shared education materials about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Ovarian Cancer with attendees.

We are pleased to announce that Roxy graduated! She’s now a certified Good Dog Foundation therapy dog and will be visiting some of our upcoming workshops at our ®T.E.A.L. Community Center in Brooklyn. She’s ready to help out and can’t wait to meet you! Learn more about our workshops www.tealwalk.org/workshops

On February 13th,2016, ®T.E.A.L. volunteer Siony Cucarese presented a $500.00 check from MHFI Standard & Poor’s Rating Services to ®T.E.A.L. CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery. This donation is part of the MHFI Program which supports the volunteer efforts of its employees in the community.