Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Marc!

I became involved with T.E.A.L.® through my great friend and colleague Michael.

My goal is to be in the best running shape of my life and enjoy the whole experience. I love how running “quiets” my head and often helps me think more clearly. It’s an activity that when completed, makes me feel better about my day and what was accomplished. If I had the power to make a difference related to ovarian cancer, I would want to increase awareness, funding and research. And hopefully a cure is discovered as a result.  
Every amazing lady has the power to inspire others with their courage, positive attitude, and bravery.

Excited to have an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for research for Ovarian cancer.  It’s a great cause with exceptional people. I’m thankful to be a part of Team TEAL!!!

To donate to Marc, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Maria!

My name is Maria. I’m 47 and married with two beautiful children. I’m a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor as well as a Special Education Teaching Assistant in the Syosset High School. Up until August 2022 I lived a very healthy and active lifestyle…

I have always suffered from IBS symptoms, and I noticed they were getting worse. Bloating, cramps, constipation, etc. Turns out after demanding an MRI thinking I had a blockage I was hit with the news that I had stage 3 ovarian cancer. Full hysterectomy and debulking came next with a difficult recovery and 8 rounds of chemotherapy. I couldn’t wait to enjoy the “I BEAT CANCER” party I had planned to throw myself only to find out that I am not cancer free. I may never be cancer free…As I am still going through my treatments I’ve never once thought of giving up. I have an amazing support system that has helped me through this battle, and I truly believe that God never gives you anything you can’t handle…

I am fundraising for Tell Every Amazing Lady® and planning on running this half marathon to prove to myself and to others that even with cancer, I can live my life to the fullest. I will never let it beat me without a fight. 

To donate to Maria, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Yvonne!

I lost a dear friend of mine to ovarian cancer two years ago. She was the same age as me, and also a runner and a triathlete. When I saw that Tell Every Amazing Lady® was one of the charities involved in the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half, I knew that this was the charity I wanted to run for and raise money for as a tribute to my friend.

My friend Louisa dealt with her diagnosis with courage, grace, acceptance and even humor. I take the lessons I learned from her and try and apply them every day.

I have a few goals for the 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon! I had extensive knee surgery in September 2022 and ran my first half-marathon in November 2023 which was amazing although I did have some residual pain. My goal for this race is a pain free race! Apart from that, I want to raise lots of money for Tell Every Amazing Lady® and to have fun!

I love how running makes me feel – free, strong, confident, like I can do anything! I also love that I can pretty much do it anywhere, anytime and I get to enjoy and explore the environment I am in.

If I had the power to make a difference, I would love for there to be greater awareness around ovarian cancer and a more robust process for screening so more women could be diagnosed earlier.

Please show up and cheer us on! Every spectator and cheer helps!

To donate to Yvonne, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Taylor!

My name is Taylor Tuohey, I am from Rockaway Beach, New York City and I am so excited to run the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the upcoming weeks! I have chosen to run my first half marathon with Tell Every Amazing Lady® in memory of my mom – Coleen Tuohey. My mom battled ovarian cancer for several years before passing away in February 2014. My mom and I, along with family and friends would always participate in Tell Every Amazing Lady® walks as it was one of her favorite days. She would always be dancing and smiling the entire walk. It will soon be 10 years and I thought this is a perfect time to run for her, and others who are battling ovarian cancer! 

To donate to Taylor, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Michele!

I wanted to introduce myself and give a little background to how I found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. I am an avid runner and triathlete, I have been in the running community for years, as I am now 57. I have in the past found it meaningful to run for a cause bigger than myself and have raised awareness and funds for a lot of different organizations over the years. I ran to the White House for childhood cancer awareness, I have run the Marine Corps Marathon for Hope for the warriors, and I was a team leader for our local CF organization. 

Recently my close friend was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. I have watched as she has undergone two surgeries, and two rounds of chemo. The last round finished recently. I was scheduled to do the Long Island 1/2 Ironman this past September and needed some motivation to complete it. I asked my girlfriend if I could run for her and raise some money towards her medical bills, she refused but mentioned Tell Every Amazing Lady®. She told me to run for a charity that has been there for her. I immediately signed up and raised $100.00 and learned more about the work Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing. I work as a NP in an acute care hospital, and since I am now more aware of this organization, I have felt more compelled to share Tell Every Amazing Lady resources and partner with them. I am looking forward to raising funds for this charity as I train and run the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon proudly wearing a Tell Every Amazing Lady® uniform!

To donate to Michele, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Maeve!

I heard about Tell Every Amazing Lady® through my younger brother Henry, who ran with the team last year. The outpouring of love and support he received, and the donations he generated for the organization was truly inspiring.

We lost our mom, MaryPat, to ovarian cancer in September of 2022. Running a half-marathon isn’t easy, and the training can sometimes be difficult. However, it is nothing compared to what our mom faced, like so many other women, in her fight against cancer. I am looking forward to pushing myself to honor what she went through. 

My goal for the race is to enjoy it. I am not necessarily looking to finish in a certain amount of time, but to enjoy experiencing the run alongside my brother while appreciating those who come out to support us. 

I hope to remain a part of Tell Every Amazing Lady® moving forward. I believe that research into earlier detection of ovarian cancer is what will be the key to saving the lives of countless women moving forward.  I am looking forward to continuing to help spread the organization’s message and, most importantly, make my mom proud. 

To donate to Maeve, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Kimberly!

Wife, mom of two, and a passionate runner from Long Island. With a decade of running experience, I’ve conquered races from 5Ks to marathons, including the TCS NYC Marathon last November. This upcoming United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is not just a race for me; it’s a journey in honor of my dear friend Maria, bravely battling ovarian cancer. The best part? Maria is running this empowering journey by my side.

To donate to Kimberly, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Kaitlyn!

I am running with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in memory of my grandmother who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020. My grandmother was the most generous and kindhearted person I’ve ever known, and I cannot think of a better way to honor her memory than to fundraise for an organization that supports those battling ovarian cancer. 

Since my grandmother’s passing, I have inevitably learned a lot about this deadly disease. I was very shocked to learn that there is no screening test for ovarian cancer and many women aren’t familiar with the signs and symptoms. I am extremely grateful to be fundraising for an organization that funds research to find a screening test and cure, as well as raises awareness of the signs and symptoms. I hope that one day no woman has to suffer from ovarian cancer like my grandmother did. 

To donate to Kaitlyn, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, James!

My best friend’s mom passed away in September of 2022 to ovarian cancer after fighting for about 8 years. I considered her my aunt not because we are related, but because she was like a second mom to me. She was one of those truly special individuals. Every person that had her in their life was blessed to have known her and we were all so lucky to have her fight for those extra years. We all miss her very much! Additionally, last year it was an amazing experience running for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2023 NYC Half Marathon. It was great to hear other team members’ stories to just shine more light on others effected by ovarian cancer. The team makes you feel like you’re part of something larger than just your individual fundraising, goals, and the physical run. 

I have several goals for the NYC Half Marathon. First, raise as much money as possible for ovarian cancer research. Second, promote a ton of awareness on social media. Lastly, finish the race with a sub 10min mile pace.

Running is your own time and space to have an inner thought process and conversation with yourself. In addition, I love to take in the surroundings whether it’s the NYC skyline, or just the foliage on trees in the suburbs.

Aunt Marypat, we all love you so much. You raised one incredible family, and we know you’re looking down over us in heaven. Thank you for being a loving second mom and for always bringing happiness into the world.

Aunt Marypat easily made the best chocolate chip cookies on the planet.

To donate to James, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Henry!

I heard of Tell Every Amazing Lady® via social media and word of mouth in the past, but I first got involved in the fall of 2022. My mother, Mary Pat, had recently passed away after battling ovarian cancer for 8 years, and my friend suggested we sign up with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® for the upcoming NYC Half Marathon. I thought it would be a great opportunity to find some therapy in running, while also raising money and awareness for an incredible organization whose mission means so much to me. Not only was completing the 2023 NYC Half a great personal achievement for myself, but on top of that, Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® was able to raise a significant amount of money for ovarian cancer research and awareness. I had such a wonderful experience working with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®, meeting the team, and making some noise about ovarian cancer, both on and off the course!

My goal for the half marathon is to raise as much money & awareness as possible for Tell Every Amazing Lady® in order to provide support for those currently battling ovarian cancer, as well as survivors, caregivers, and the families of those affected. Having witnessed my own “Amazing Lady” battle ovarian cancer for as long as she did, I understand the hardships that many have gone through, are going through, and will go through. If I can make a positive difference in their lives, even in the smallest way possible, I’ll consider my efforts a great success.

What I love most about running isn’t the physical act of running at all, but the mental challenge that it provides. Running has never been my favorite activity, but I’ve always enjoyed the process of cultivating my mental strength to run farther and faster than I think I can. 13.1 miles is a long way, but the motivation to provide support and inspiration for those that need it the most, all while honoring my mom, will certainly push me to keep going.

If I had the power to make a difference in one thing related to ovarian cancer, it would be awareness. Too many women are often diagnosed with ovarian cancer when the disease is already in its advanced stages. Because it is still so difficult to diagnose, it is imperative that women are as aware, educated, and proactive as they can be as early as possible. If we can make some noise about the signs, symptoms, and best resources for early detection, we can help to increase the survival rate of this deadly disease, and ultimately save lives

To donate to Henry, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Darleen!

My mother was first diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2011. We looked for an organization that supported women diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and their families, but really couldn’t find many resources. We found a group in New Jersey, which while very helpful, was far. We continued to look and found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Tell Every Amazing Lady® is an amazing organization! My mother found so much support bonding with her “sisters” and loved the weekly Wednesday mediation groups. In February 2022 when we learned my mother would need to begin in-home hospice and I was eight months pregnant, we reached out to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and they linked my sister, dad, and I to amazing services and sent care packages. Even after my mother passed, they have been in touch with us and provided support and strength. 

My goal in running the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half is to honor the legacy of my mother and her memory. The Half is on the two-year anniversary of her passing. Last year, as it was the first anniversary, I spent the morning in bed crying and listening to sad songs that made me think of her. While I needed to do that last year to get through the day, this year I want to do something special and productive to honor my mother. I could think of no better way than to do that by running for her and raising money for an organization that she loved, and that is helping so many women and their families. 

Running has been a passion of mine for years. I don’t really think of myself as athletic (I’ve never been particularly at sports), but with running it’s just you against you. I just get lost in my thoughts and listening to music. In a lot of ways, it’s extremely therapeutic. 

I am running for my special lady, my mother. I just want her to know that she is a warrior! She fought so hard and is the strongest woman I know! I am so lucky she is mine!

Ovarian Cancer is the 5th cause of cancer related deaths in women and the number 1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. There is no effective way to screen for Ovarian Cancer. Early detection is key to fighting the disease, but often very difficult to do. Tell Every Amazing Lady® is helping the Ovarian Cancer community in so many ways. It helps those diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, and their families. As Ovarian Cancer is not a diagnosis often discussed, it doesn’t always receive the financial support as other conditions. Tell Every Amazing Lady® can benefit greatly from your support. Please consider donating to an amazing cause. 

To donate to Darleen, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Danielle!

On March 17th, I’m running the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with my friend, Maria. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at stage three and has had a myriad of chemo treatments, major surgery, and trial drugs since then. I have never met and never will meet a stronger woman than her. She has the most positive and optimistic attitude about it all. She shows up at the gym to work out even through treatments. (Even at the ungodly hour, 5:15am!). She recently started a new job, continues to support her family, works out and goes on about her life, with no complaints, even on her worst feeling days. She has shown me the true meaning of strength and true meaning of being unstoppable. I’m so excited and honored to be running alongside her and Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®.

We became aware and involved with Tell Every Amazing Lady® around 2022. My friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that year. She researched and found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. We wanted to be involved with every amazing lady going through the same health struggles.

 My goal for NYC half is to be present and grateful, to take in the camaraderie of running with Tell Every Amazing Lady®, the support of family, friends and strangers cheering us on. It’s the greatest gift to be able to exercise, to move, to run. I want to be fully present and feeling gratitude for the full 13 miles.

Running has always been a challenge for me. Two years ago, I started running and I couldn’t get past 2 miles for a long time. Only a year after I started training, I ran the NYC Marathon. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for myself. I feel unstoppable. Anyone can do anything they want if you believe you can! 

To donate to Danielle, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today. 

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Blair!

Hi, my name is Blair I am 16 and a junior in high school. I decided to start to run to learn to push myself and persevere through races and even training. I run for my high school, where we won our league championship, where I got first place. Mainly I am a long-distance runner, and my main events are 3200m and 5000m. I hope to improve over the next two years to continue running in college and achieve more of my goals. I am running the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon to promote Tell Every Amazing Lady® and to run for a good cause. I think knowing while racing the importance of running for Tell Every Amazing Lady® will help me push through the 13.1 miles.

To donate to Blair, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon Runner, Ariana!

Hi, my name is Ariana, and I am running for all the people who are enduring something much greater than running 13 miles in some discomfort. Those people are the true inspirations and the true heroes, and I will be running for you, because you inspire me. It is a privilege to be able to move my body and feel the pavement beneath my feet. I am running this race for all the people who aren’t physically able to run themselves.

To donate to Ariana, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today.

T.E.A.L.® Celebrates Community Member Jane Weedon

T.E.A.L.® staff and community members gathered at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn on December 15th, 2023 to celebrate Jane Weedon. Since February 2020, Jane has volunteered her time with T.E.A.L.® and hosted weekly Energy Healing and Meditation workshops on Zoom. Every Wednesday, Jane leads a 30-minute guided morning meditation that helps set such an impactful tone for every participant’s day. Not only has she spearheaded this effort, but this workshop has served as a place for an inspiring group of people to come together in support and share stories. Learn more about Jane here and sign up for her weekly workshop here.

T.E.A.L.® funds medical research study at University Illinois Chicago

Tell Every Amazing Lady® has funded research at some of the country’s most prestigious hospitals and institutions. For 2023, we are proud to announce partial funding of the study “Nanoparticle-boosted Dendritic Cell Therapy for Treating High-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer,” led by Assistant Professor Zongmin Zhao at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The goal of the research is to develop a transformative immunotherapy to more effectively treat and prevent relapse of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC), which is the most common and lethal form of ovarian cancer. Current standard treatments for HGSC including cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy are only partially effective and tumor relapse occurs in most patients owing to chemoresistance and immune cell evasion. To address these challenges, this study will develop a transformative dendritic cell-based immunotherapy (ACT-DC). ACT-DC is based on the combination of innovative immunoactive nanoparticles and a unique type of dendritic cell for efficient in situ antigen capturing, enhanced antigen delivery, and boosted induction of antigen-specific immune responses.

This study aims to develop more efficacious immunotherapeutic technologies that can reverse the immunosuppressive microenvironment in HGSC and generate high levels of antigen-specific T cells which has implications in vaccination development.

Partial funding of this grant was made possible by donations to the Jane Fund.

T.E.A.L.® Spreads Awareness at PS 192

On November 30th, 2023 with the help of longtime volunteer Solange, T.E.A.L.® spread awareness in several different languages to parents and faculty during dismissal at PS 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiries in Midwood, Brooklyn. 

Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

On November 5th, 2023, Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® ran in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. Our staff and volunteers cheered for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® between mile 7 and mile 8 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. We are so incredibly proud of our all women team, as they each crossed the finish line safely and successfully. 

T.E.A.L.® Visits the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

On October 26th representatives from T.E.A.L.® and other community members visited the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, where they were guided around the gardens on an educational tour. It was an enjoyable and informative experience, as they got to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather and surrounding beauty. It was a great bonding experience for the T.E.A.L.® community, and an excellent opportunity to practice wellness.

T.E.A.L.® Spreads Awareness with The New York Islanders

On October 26th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® staff and volunteers went to UBS Arena in Elmont, New York to spread awareness about ovarian cancer at the New York Islanders vs. The Ottawa Senators hockey game. T.E.A.L.® was selected to be the charity of that game as part of the New York Islanders Hockey With A Heart Program. T.E.A.L.® had an awareness booth on the concourse, where we interacted with the public by encouraging them to utilize our photobooth, while also spreading awareness. T.E.A.L.®’s CEO and Co-Founder Pamela also had the unique opportunity to spread awareness about ovarian cancer on the jumbotron! T.E.A.L.®’s volunteers were also stationed around the arena to help sell raffle tickets to fans, in which a portion of the proceeds went to benefit T.E.A.L.®. This was a fun night that allowed T.E.A.L.® to spread its mission and awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to the thousands of people who attended the game.

Turn The Towns Teal® Features T.E.A.L.® in Newsletter

On October 17th, 2023, Tell Every Amazing Lady® was featured in the Turn the Towns Teal® newsletter. This feature highlighted all the great things T.E.A.L.® did during the month of September to raise ovarian cancer awareness. Turn The Towns Teal® is a national campaign to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and its often subtle symptoms.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Women Arise: Women’s Conference 2023

On October 14th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® representatives had the honor of taking part in the Women Arise: Women’s Conference 2023, a carefully organized event hosted by the Hope For All Outreach Christian Center in Brooklyn, NY. The main goal of this event was to raise awareness about breast cancer, especially during October, known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Women Arise conference was a well-thought-out gathering, bringing together a diverse group of people. They invited breast cancer survivors, educators, and representatives from healthcare organizations to talk about important healthcare topics that matter to people today. This community event was a chance for our T.E.A.L.® representatives to connect with the local community and share information about ovarian cancer and how it is genetically linked to breast cancer. Our aim in attending the event was to help people become more aware and empowered when it comes to understanding and addressing ovarian cancer as it relates to breast cancer and genetics. This event provided a meaningful opportunity for T.E.A.L.® to reach and educate the public about this important issue.

T.E.A.L.® featured on the Overlooked Podcast

On October 4th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® Co-Founder and CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery was featured on the Overlooked Podcast episode titled “Family.” In this episode, Pamela discusses her experience as a caregiver to her sister, Louisa M. McGregor, as she navigated her ovarian cancer journey.
Listen to the podcast episode here.

T.E.A.L.® featured in Healthy Women articles

On October 2nd, 2023, T.E.A.L.®’s co-founder and CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery partnered with Healthy Women to create an educational video discussing ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of knowing your family history and genetic risks. The video discusses how symptoms of ovarian cancer can be mistaken for other women’s health issues, such as endometriosis and menopause, causing the disease to often be diagnosed in later stages. Pamela also discusses her Lynch Syndrome diagnosis and how genetic testing empowered her to make the right decisions regarding her health. She emphasizes the fact that there is no screening test for ovarian cancer, and that you should always advocate for yourself when you feel something isn’t right. Watch the video here.
Also, on August 8th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® supporter and ovarian cancer survivor Schern Yung was featured in a Healthy Women article where she discussed her ovarian cancer diagnosis journey, and how her symptoms were dismissed by doctors, leading to a later diagnosis. Read Schern’s article here.

T.E.A.L.® Spreads awareness at the Brooklyn Night Market

On Monday October 2nd, 2023, T.E.A.L.® had an awareness activation Masculine Hospitality Groups; Brooklyn Night Market in Industry City. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® were present at this event with the new T.E.A.L.® photo booth. We encouraged event goers to take pictures at the booth, while simultaneously providing lifesaving information on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and the fact that there is no screening test for the disease.

10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk™

On September 30th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® organized the 10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk™ to honor those impacted by ovarian cancer and spread awareness regarding the disease. For the past 10 years T.E.A.L.® has organized a walk in Savannah, Georgia to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, raise awareness to the public, and to raise money for research. This year’s walk was especially important not only because it was T.E.A.L.® ‘s 10-year anniversary in Savannah, but because it marked the first walk T.E.A.L.® held in person since 2019 due to the pandemic. We are deeply grateful to those who supported this year’s walk, such as Girl Scout Troop 30284, Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc, Grande Cosmetics, Feminade, Walgreens, Staybridge Suites Hotel, Preferred Pharmacy, Binya, and Dick’s Broadcasting without whom this event could not have been as successful as it was. T.E.A.L.® would also like to thank Rachel Davis, Victoria Jones, Mollie Andrade, and Dr. Stephen McCall who helped plan, organize, and put on this event. Click here to view the photos taken at the walk.

T.E.A.L.® lights the Bronx County Courthouse teal for the first time

On September 30th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® lit the Bronx County Courthouse with teal-colored lights to close out Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Teal is the official color that represents ovarian cancer awareness. Thank you to the Bronx County Courthouse for helping us to spread much needed awareness about ovarian cancer to the Bronx community!

T.E.A.L.® Was Amazing This September!

This September T.E.A.L.® celebrated its 15th year anniversary! T.E.A.L.® was extremely busy the entire month of September. T.E.A.L.® lit NYC the color teal with four building monument lightings throughout the month, which included Coney Island’s Luna Park Parachute Jump, Bronx County Courthouse, NY City Hall, and The Municipal building. T.E.A.L.® hosted 3 different awareness walks in three different cities and states; Brooklyn, NY, Litchfield, CT, and Savannah, GA. We turned Brooklyn teal by tying teal-colored ribbons on trees along Myrtle Avenue, 5th Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue. T.E.A.L.® also participated in several awareness events throughout the month including a series of Masc. Hospitality Group Night Market events. The month was jam packed with awareness and education on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer! None of this would have been made possible without the help of T.E.A.L.®’s many volunteers and supporters!

OrangeTheory Fitness Hosts Ovarian Cancer 90 Minute Workout Class

OrangeTheory Fitness Rockaway Beach Hosts Ovarian Cancer 90 Minute Workout Class to Close out Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!

On September 30th, 2023, OrangeTheory Fitness Rockaway Beach held a 90-minute workout class to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer. This is the second year in a row that OrangeTheory Fitness Rockaway Beach hosted this event for T.E.A.L.®. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® spent the day in the studio’s lobby spreading awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as the importance of understanding genetic risks. Everyone who attended an OrangeTheory Fitness workout class that day walked away with valuable lifesaving information; not only those who took part in the 90-minute donation class!

T.E.A.L.® Celebrates National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at Maimonides Medical Center!

On September 27, 2023, T.E.A.L.® partnered with Maimonides Health in Brooklyn, NY to celebrate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the hospital’s main lobby. T.E.A.L.® representatives were there spreading awareness of ovarian cancer, while also informing community members about T.E.A.L.®’s many free resources for women, ovarian cancer patients, survivors, and their family members. Hospital staff, patients, doctors, and administration took part in the event by coming to learn about T.E.A.L.® and the work we do. They also took part in our new fun interactive photo booth! It was a great event and we enjoyed being able to reconnect with Maimonides Health.

Meet Levana! Captain of team Elle’s Pretty Hall

Meet Levana! Captain of team Elle’s Pretty Hall which raised over $10,000 for the 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration!

Hi! I’m Levana. I was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer in 2020 at age 33. The symptoms were subtle- headaches, fatigue, bloating. I was diagnosed through a CA 125 blood test during my annual gynecologic appt. I was able to get this blood test because I have the BRCA1 gene- I learned I had this gene after my mom passed away from Ovarian Cancer and I did genetic testing. Despite my best efforts at surveillance there is NO test for Ovarian Cancer. By the time I learned I had it, it had already spread to lymph nodes in my neck. 

I am beyond lucky to be getting the best possible care at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I am grateful for outstanding doctors, supportive friends, family, and co-workers. Not all days are great- I am on a weekly chemo and the port in my chest is a constant reminder of how my life has changed. I’ve lost track of how many ER visits and hospital rooms I’ve had.



Genetic Counseling Students Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness on Kean University Campus

On September 19th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® Interns from Kean University continued the tradition of leading their entire genetic counseling class in a campus wide awareness campaign. The genetic counseling students used chalk art on the sidewalks throughout the Kean University campus in Union, New Jersey to spread awareness about ovarian cancer. This event allows for T.E.A.L.®’s mission to reach thousands of Kean students, and Union, New Jersey community members

Joint Presentation with One Medical to Morgan Stanley

On September 19th, Pamela Esposito-Amery, CEO and co-founder of T.E.A.L.®, in conjunction with One Medical, took part in a joint presentation to Morgan Stanley. Pamela relayed her own personal story with ovarian cancer and discussed public awareness of the disease, as well as highlighting T.E.A.L.®’s unwavering commitment to be a resource and spread awareness. In turn, One Medical highlighted their services, and presented actionable medical options. It was a fantastic collaboration as T.E.A.L.® informed the audience about ovarian cancer, and One Medical followed with an overview of their services, and how as a medical institution they could help.

10th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk™

On September 16th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® organized its 10th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk™ to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, to raise awareness to the public and raise money for research. This year’s walk was especially important because it was T.E.A.L.® ‘s 10-year anniversary in Litchfield. The inspiration behind this walk was the late Lisa Cosgrove, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2014. Her memory and her strength live on in her daughter Marissa Cosgrove who makes the Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk™ possible every year. T.E.A.L.® is deeply grateful to both Marissa and the Hope Assembly #46, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls with whom this walk would be impossible without.

T.E.A.L.® attends Uptown Night Market

On September 14th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® representatives and volunteers attended the Uptown Night Market in Harlem. T.E.A.L.® set up an interactive photo booth where people could come and take fun photos with a ring light, while simultaneously being educated about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It was a great event that allowed T.E.A.L.® to engage with the community in a fun and interactive way.

T.E.A.L.® ties awareness ribbons on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn

On September 14th, 2023, in collaboration with Turn the Towns Teal®, representatives from T.E.A.L.® tied teal ribbons on trees along Myrtle Avenue, in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods of Brooklyn. These bold ribbons catch the attention of people walking by, encouraging the public to educate themselves about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and the Myrtle Ave BID for joining us in our ovarian cancer awareness efforts.

T.E.A.L.® Ties Awareness Ribbons Along Fifth Avenue

On September 14th, 2023, in collaboration with Turn the Towns Teal®, staff and volunteers from TD Bank tied teal ribbons on trees along Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Along the avenue, many store owners graciously hung T.E.A.L.® posters in their windows, explaining the importance of the ribbons and ovarian cancer awareness. These eye-catching teal awareness ribbons encourage the public to educate themselves about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Thank you to our volunteers and the Fifth Ave BID for joining us in our ovarian cancer awareness efforts.

T.E.A.L.® Collaborates to Hold Quarterly, Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis Webinar

Since 2021, T.E.A.L.® has partnered with Woman to Woman, Sharsheret, Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance, and several other organizations to host a virtual Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis panel. The panel consists of doctors, social workers and survivors. The purpose of these virtual webinars is to inform and educate and support anyone who has been recently diagnosed with gynecological cancer.

15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration on News 12

On September 9th, 2023 reporters from News 12 Brooklyn were present at the 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run® Celebration. The segment highlighted the Walk/Run® event. The reporter informed viewers that T.E.A.L.® had additional upcoming events, as well as educating viewers on ovarian cancer facts and statistics.

T.E.A.L.® Hosts 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration

On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® was excited to hold the 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY! After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, T.E.A.L.® returned to the bandshell to raise awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as celebrate the strength and courage of ovarian cancer patients and survivors everywhere. This event welcomed over 700 people to Prospect Park and consisted of a 5K race, a survivor ceremony, and a 2.5 mile walk around the park. It was amazing to celebrate T.E.A.L.®’s 15th anniversary and be back in person raising awareness and celebrating those impacted by the disease!

T.E.A.L.® representative speaks to WSAV

On September 8th, Victoria Jones, a student at South University, was interviewed by WSAV. Ms. Jones invited the public to the upcoming 10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk™ to be held in Savannah, Georgia on September 30, 2023. The event had been on hiatus in person due to the pandemic. It was a great opportunity to inform the community of Savannah about the upcoming walk, while also generally raising awareness about ovarian cancer and the services which T.E.A.L.® offers to those touched by the disease.

T.E.A.L.® Kicks off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by Lighting Parachute Jump Teal!

On Thursday August 31st, 2023, T.E.A.L.® kicked off National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by lighting the Coney Island Parachute Jump at Luna Park the color teal! The lighting took place from August 31st-September 2nd. This is the 7th year in a row that T.E.A.L.® has been able to spread awareness by illuminating this iconic monument.

The bulbs on the Brooklyn attraction also spelled out the word “teal,” the official color that symbolizes the cause — and stands for Tell Every Amazing Lady®.

Thank you, Luna Park for helping T.E.A.L.® spread awareness about ovarian cancer!

Josephine the Dragon raise awareness for ovarian cancer

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Follow Josephine the Dragon and her motorcycle on their journey to raise awareness for ovarian cancer

Josephine the Dragon and this T.E.A.L.® decked out motorcycle kick off  their journey to support ovarian cancer. The pair will be traveling around the country attending car and bike shows. The purpose is both a remembrance and a way to raise awareness. The bike debuted at the motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, 2023. T.E.A.L.® awareness materials and stickers featuring Josephine Dragon are handed out to attendees of the events. 

Did you receive one of the stickers?
Stay tuned to see where Josephine the teal dragon and the motorcycle go next!

T.E.A.L.® Attends Council Member Narcisse’s Community Health and Back to School Fair 

On Saturday August 26th, 2023, T.E.A.L.®’s Intern– NYU student, Sanika attended Council Member Mercedes Narcisse’s Community Health and Back to School Fair at South Shore High School in Brooklyn, NY. This was a great event that allowed T.E.A.L.® to spread awareness about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It also connected T.E.A.L.® with Brooklyn locals to let them know about the resources T.E.A.L.® has to offer. Thank you, Council Member Narcisse, for putting on such a great event!

T.E.A.L.® On WABC-TV ABC 7 Eyewitness News

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WABC-TV ABC 7’s Stacey Sager came to the T.E.A.L.® Community Center to help promote T.E.A.L.® as we gear up for our National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign. We want to thank Stacey Sager and WABC-TV ABC 7 Eyewitness News for their continued to support of Tell Every Amazing Lady®

T.E.A.L.® Raises Awareness at the Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K

On August 16th, 2023, members of our T.E.A.L.® team attended the Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K in Prospect Park. The speed series are held by the Prospect Park Track Club alternating Wednesdays throughout the summer. The event was a great opportunity to inspire runners to sign up for our 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration in September. Our team also raised ovarian cancer awareness by interacting with runners and supporters of the track club.

T.E.A.L.®’s CEO Speaks at Meyer Cancer Center 360

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The Meyer Cancer Center regularly meets to discuss different topics. On July 17th, 2023 the MCC 360 was held at the Cornell campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital and focused on Hereditary Cancers. As a member of the Meyer Cancer Center Community Advisory Board, T.E.A.L.®’s CEO; Pamela was asked to speak on behalf of her personal and professional experience with hereditary cancers. Other panelists of this information session included: Dr. David Fishman-Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ravi Sharaf- Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, Dr. Melissa Frey- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Steven Lipkin- Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor of Medicine, Dr.Kristy Brown- Associate Professor of Biochemistry in Medicine. The informative event was Moderated by Dr. Kevin Holcomb- Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. community.