T.E.A.L.® Collaborates with Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at LIU Post

On October 30th, T.E.A.L.® presented to students and faculty of the Genetic Counseling Department at LIU Post in Long Island. Students from this masters program have been doing a rotation at our T.E.A.L.® Community Center assisting with various projects including updating, and creating new, genetic testing educational materials.  We are so happy to form this relationship with a program that is educating future genetic counselors. Speaking to a genetic counselor and understanding your family history/risk is crucial to an ovarian cancer diagnosis. We thank Long Island University Genetic Counseling program director, Monika, and assistant director, Kristina, for arranging this presentation. Also, a big thank you to the students for not only attending the presentation but for interning at our T.E.A.L.® Community Center this semester, we appreciate your knowledge and help!

Nine Key Factors That Can Make A Difference In Surviving Cancer Workshop

Join us on November 13th for a double workshop event! At 3:30pm Tracy White will be moderating a workshop based on Kelly A. Turner’s “Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds.” This workshop will cover what a “radical remission” is and explain the 9 key factors that can help you boost your immune system to fight cancer. Then from 6pm-7:30pm there will be our monthly SHARE Ovarian Cancer Support Group.  Please RSVP to alyssa@tealwalk.org.

 

Ten Essential Oils Perfect for Stress Reduction and Wellness

If you’ve ever felt stressed or overwhelmed. If you ever had trouble sleeping or difficulty concentrating, then you are not going to want to miss this! On Thursday, December 6th, 2018, T.E.A.L.® is hosting a workshop titled “Ten Essential Oils Perfect for Stress Reduction and Wellness.” It will be held at the T.E.A.L® Community Center, 533 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY from 6:00-7:30pm. There will be a talk with plenty of time for questions.  In-house sampling, as it appropriate, will be available. Please RSVP to info@tealwalk.org

T.E.A.L.® at Kingsborough Homecoming

On October 21st T.E.A.L.® spread awareness by having at table at the Kingsborough Community College Homecoming in Manhattan Beach Brooklyn, NY. One of the organizers, Denise, said: “ The event went very well. It was received by the attendees very positively. People shared their stories, marveled at our presentation -it was awesome.” Thank you so much for your support and help with making this event a success!”

T.E.A.L.® Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer

Throughout the year Tell Every Amazing Lady® shows their support for other cancer organizations. This year the T.E.A.L.® staff showed their support against breast cancer while participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 21st at MCU Park in Coney Island. T.E.A.L.® is proud to make strides against breast cancer!

T.E.A.L.® at City Point Expo for 2018 Brooklyn Half Marathon

Tell Every Amazing Lady® was featured at the City Point NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon Expo on October 18th and 19th. T.E.A.L.® raised awareness about ovarian cancer and was able to speak with runners about risk factors and genetic information. It was a great opportunity to also informed runners about upcoming marathons including the NYC Half and the LA Marathon that T.E.A.L.® is participating in. Thank you City Point and NYCRUNS for having us!

PS 164 Hosts Bake Sale for T.E.A.L.®

PS 164 in Brooklyn, NY hosted a bake sale at their school on October 12th with the proceeds being donated to T.E.A.L.®. Parent Coordinator, Solange, urged the school sell as many teal colored treats as they can – and they did! This bake sale sold over 360 cupcakes raising $885! Thank you to PS164 and Solange for supporting T.E.A.L.®!

T.E.A.L.®’s Youth Ambassador at Indo-American Cultural Coalition & North Jersey Telugu Association Fall Festival Celebration

On October 14th, 2018 T.E.A.L.®’s Youth Ambassador, Sunisha, spread awareness about ovarian cancer with a jewelry creating booth at the Indo-American Cultural Coalition & North Jersey Telugu Association Fall Festival Celebration. Sunisha’s table raised $200 for T.E.A.L.®! Thank you to Sunisha and the IACC and NJTA for allowing T.E.A.L.® to spread awareness about ovarian cancer! 

 

Wellness Weekend at T.E.A.L.® Community Center

On October 13th, 2018, the T.E.A.L.® Community Center hosted a free Wellness Weekend, which included no-cost mammograms and genetic testing information. Over 20 members of the community attended the workshop, including a visit from News 12 Brooklyn! T.E.A.L.® thanks Research for Life® American Italian Cancer Foundation and Myriad Genetics for their generous contributions to the Wellness Weekend – we hope to have several more programs like this in the future. Follow the link to see our clip on News 12! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CBYlW6AE1A&t=2s

 

T.E.A.L.® Participates in Brooklyn College Job Fair

At the Brooklyn College Job Fair, in Midwood, Brooklyn, on October 12th, Tell Every Amazing Lady® shared with students internship and volunteer opportunities available at T.E.A.L.®. T.E.A.L.® also displayed awareness cards to inform students and faculty about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer.

T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador, Kiara, Radio Interview

T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador, Kiara Carrion, sat down with Alyssa Lego from “Chit Chat with Alyssa Lego” to spread the message of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.  It is so important for the younger generation to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer. A huge thank you to Kiara for all of her amazing work and to Alyssa Lego for inviting Kiara to come speak on the show!

Coffee with Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon

On October 3rd, a representative from T.E.A.L.® joined Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and the community at Velvette Brew in Park Slope, Brooklyn to discuss all things happening in Park Slope.  T.E.A.L.® was given the opportunity to talk about our foundation and invite the attendees and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon to our upcoming Wellness Weekend. Thank you to Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon for the opportunity!

T.E.A.L.® Attends Memorial Sloan Kettering Gynecologic Surgery & Ovarian Cancer Management Conference 2018

On October 4th T.E.A.L.® had the privilege of attending  Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Gynecologic Surgery & Ovarian Cancer Management Conference. This was amazing conference where we were able to learn about all the latest things involving ovarian cancer.  We were especially excited to hear about the new findings and methods of treating ovarian cancer.  Conferences such as these give us a sense of empowerment and hope that we are one step closer to seeing an end to ovarian cancer!  Thank you to all of the AMAZING doctors who are working on this important issue.

 

Alyssa Manfredini-Programs Associate at T.E.A.L.®, Dr. Ginger Garner-MD, FACOG at MSKCC, T.E.A.L.® CEO- Pamela Esposito-Amery

Pamela Esposito-Amery, Dr. Carmel Cohen

Sound Beach Fire Department turned TEAL

In honor of September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Sound Beach Fire Department turned TEAL on August 14th. The outside of the building was covered in TEAL colored lights and the Ovarian Cancer Awareness flag was raised. The Sound Beach Fire Department and the team of Firefighters were a symbolic cornerstone in the fight against Ovarian Cancer and the T.E.A.L. ® (Tell Every Amazing Lady®) awareness platform in Greenwich, Connecticut throughout the month of September 2018.

Ovarian Cancer Survivor, Camille, Interview on WSAV

Camille Rogers, a professor at Georgia Southern University and also an ovarian cancer survivor was interviewed on WSAV to discuss her journey with ovarian cancer and her involvement with raising money and spreading awareness for this disease. She also participated in the 2018 5th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk.

Watch her interview here: https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/community-corner-5th-annual-teal-walk-raises-money-awareness-for-ovarian-cancer/145367666

 

Greenwich First Selectman announced September will be Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

The local Greenwich news site, Patch, discussed Greenwich Town Halls involvement in making the town TEAL including holding a proclamation event on September 17th where the lights of the building changed from white to teal. Learn more about Greenwich, Connecticut’s involvement in National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.google.com/amp/s/patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/amp/27718277/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-greenwich

 

T.E.A.L.® Raises Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Greenwich, Connecticut

During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September), T.E.A.L.® has been able to promote our mission in Litchfield and Greenwich, Connecticut. Across the Greenwich town, plus 109 homes and 27 businesses displayed teal lights to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and show solidarity with those affected by ovarian cancer. Plus, the local YWCA has partnered with T.E.A.L.® to promote women’s health, and hosted a program on “How to Prevent and Survive Ovarian Cancer”, with leading surgeons and oncologists from New York Presbyterian Hospital and Yale who spoke and answered questions. The Sound Beach Fire Department participated in spreading awareness by having the exterior of their building illuminated in teal colored lights and an ovarian cancer awareness flag raised.

T.E.A.L.®’s mission was featured in several local news outlets and at the Greenwich Town Hall. The Greenwich Republican Town Council also announced its support of Tell Every Amazing Lady® for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The Greenwich RTC is dedicated to educating the Greenwich community about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer in order to decrease the number of ovarian cancer related deaths. In sponsoring T.E.A.L.®, the RTC hopes to put a spotlight on the disease and encourage women to listen to their bodies. Also taking place in Connecticut , on September 22nd, was our 5th Annual Litchfield, T.E.A.L.® Walk  organized by Hope Assembly #46, International Order of Rainbow for Girls.  Thank you to all Connecticut partners who helped T.E.A.L.® promote ovarian cancer awareness this September!

T.E.A.L.® Participates in Harvard Global Women’s Empowerment 3rd Annual Expo

Tell Every Amazing Lady® was featured at the Harvard Global Women’s Empowerment 3rd Annual Expo on September 29, 2018 in Boston. T.E.A.L.® spoke with Harvard students and alumni about ovarian cancer and in an awareness campaign to educate the Harvard community. Showcased among other exceptional Global Women’s programs, T.E.A.L.® advised women to listen to their bodies and provided educational materials. Thank you to the Harvard Global Women’s Empowerment team!

T.E.A.L.® Sponsors Ovarian Cancer Education Course

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer offered a free full-day Ovarian Cancer Education Course for survivors, friends, and families in Manhattan, NY on September 29th, 2018. Tell Every Amazing Lady® sponsored this program which included distributing resources and information to participants at the event. The FWC’s Survivor Course enabled T.E.A.L.® to continue its efforts to support survivors of ovarian cancer along with their caretakers, loved ones, and anyone else affected by ovarian cancer. The survivor course included panels, discussions between survivors, and talks led by doctors throughout the day, as participants went over everything from clinical trials and immunotherapy to mindfulness. T.E.A.L.® is very excited to have been a part of this wonderful program for survivors.

YWCA Greenwich and T.E.A.L.® raise awareness about ovarian cancer

During September, which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the YWCA Greenwich provided education and awareness about this terrible disease by holding a lecture on September 26 and also publishing an article on their website: http://www.ywcagreenwich.org/ywca-greenwich-and-teal-raise-awareness-about-ovarian-cancer

The lecture featured Dr. Kevin Holcomb, Direct of Gynecologic Oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Conrell and Dr. Melissa K. Frey, Assistant Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill. Dr. Elena Ratner, Director of Early Ovarian Cancer Detection at Stamford Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital moderated the lecture. Kaile Zagger, whose mother passed away from ovarian cancer, volunteered with T.E.A.L.® to help organize this educational lecture along with YWCA Greenwich.

 

NYC City Hall Turns TEAL

On September 28th, City Hall was lit the color teal in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! This was the third year City Hall has been lit teal helping us raise even more awareness about ovarian cancer! We want to thank City Hall for joining our campaign and for the continued support.

 

YWCA Greenwich and T.E.A.L.® Co- Host an Informational Seminar

On September 26th, T.E.A.L.® and YWCA Greenwich co-hosted an informational seminar to increase awareness about ovarian cancer. This seminar was part of the Women’s Health and Wellness Initiative of YWCA Greenwich.This two hour seminar featured Dr. Kevin Holcomb the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell and Dr. Melissa K. Frey, Assistant Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell, who discussed the basics of ovarian cancer and key methods of prevention as well as the role of genetics in preventing ovarian cancer. Dr. Elena Ratner, Director of Early Ovarian Cancer Detection at Stamford Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital was moderating the discussion. Kaile Josephs Zagger, whose mom passed away at age 46 from ovarian cancer was also in attendance to share her story and  as a T.E.A.L.® representative.

We would like to thank the YWCA Greenwich, Dr. Kevin Holcomb, Dr. Melissa K. Frey, Dr. Elena Ratner and Kaile Josephs Zagger for raising awareness about ovarian cancer.

 

Pictured: President and CEO YWCA Mary Lee Kiernan, Tracey White, Dr. Melissa Frey, and Kaile Josephs Zagger.

4th Annual Girls Night Out “Pink & Teal”

A big thank you to Timothy Marshall and S.W.A.G. (Sisters with a Goal) for raising $1,700 through the 4th Annual Girls Night Out “Pink & Teal” event, and also through FaceBook fundraisers! We always appreciate their amazing dedication and support of T.E.A.L.®’s mission to raise awareness about ovarian cancer! There is still time for YOU to help us reach our goal this year!

Wonder Woman in TEAL

Tell Every Amazing Lady® had the honor of having Wonder Woman in TEAL at our 5th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk on September 22, 2018! Faith dressed up as Wonder Woman to honor her mom, Camille Rogers, a professor at Southern Georgia University and an ovarian cancer survivor. As Wonder Woman, Faith was able to distribute over 500 ovarian cancer awareness cards to community members to raise awareness during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Follow the link to learn more and watch Camille on WSAV talking about her journey and helping raise awareness about ovarian cancer!

https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/community-corner-5th-annual-teal-walk-raises-money-awareness-for-ovarian-cancer/1453676661

Read more about this amazing story here: https://tealwalk.org/site/c.ajITK8NHLdJ2E/b.9150555/k.9E2B/Featured_Stories.htm#wonderwoman

T.E.A.L.® at PS164 Parent Teacher Association Meeting

On September 26th, T.E.A.L.® was invited to speak to the parents at PS 164 in Borough Park, Brooklyn on “TEAL Day”, which was a day designated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer.  Students and teachers were invited to wear the color teal to bring awareness to this awful disease during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

T.E.A.L.® Turns Myrtle Avenue TEAL again in 2018!

T.E.A.L.® turned Myrtle Avenue TEAL on September 14th with the help of the Myrtle Avenue BID and Turn the Towns Teal®. T.E.A.L.® staff and supporters tied teal ribbons around trees in honor of September being National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Local businesses like Pecks and Corkscrew Wines also got involved by supporting the cause with part of the proceeds of sales for September.

5th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk

The 5th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk in Connecticut took place at Litchfield Community Field on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018.  This walk was intended to spread awareness, courage, and strength of both ovarian cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure. The event consisting of about 100 people and 11 teams included  activity booths, music, ceremonies and so much more. The walk raised $5000 for our programs. This event was made possible because of the help from Hope Assembly #46, International Order of Rainbow for Girls.

Sponsor for Brooklyn Walk/Run: iHeartRadio

Thank you iHeartRadio for being a media sponsor for the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in 2018. We appreciate your support in helping to spread awareness about Tell Every Amazing Lady® and ovarian cancer.

1st Baptist Church Cancer Awareness Day

On September 22nd T.E.A.L.® sent awareness materials to the 3rd Annual Cancer Awareness Day in Richmond Hill, NY. This is an amazing awareness event that allows us to support our mission in telling every amazing lady about ovarian cancer!

Lady Titans Softball Team Supports T.E.A.L.®

The Lady Titans Softball team from Lake Oconee Academy in Georgia, hosted a teal Out game on Tuesday, September 18th. Students and teachers were asked to wear a shirt designed for the game at school on Tuesday and to the game that evening. T.E.A.L.® supporter, Lea, was presented a check for $700 at the start of the varsity game. In addition to wearing teal jerseys and selling the t-shirts, the team also painted teal ribbons on the field and used teal bases. This was an amazing and fun way to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer!

Claudia Poccia Recognizes T.E.A.L.®’s Work

Claudia Poccia, best known for her work in the luxury cosmetics and skincare industry, published an article in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, urging the public to take action in the fight against ovarian cancer. Claudia actively gives back to the cancer community, helping women going through the struggles of cancer look, and feel, beautiful. In the article, Claudia explains how she was affected by ovarian cancer when her sister was diagnosed and gives a shout out to T.E.A.L.® recognizing the work that we do.  Claudia stopped by our T.E.A.L.® Community Center over the summer to meet with our CEO & Co-Founder, Pamela. Thank you Claudia for all that you do to help every lady feel amazing!  Follow the link to read her article.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-must-act-now-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-poccia/?published=t 

Greenwich Town Hall Inaugurates September as Ovarian Cancer Month

On September 17th in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Greenwich Town Hall lit up teal to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and inaugurate September as Ovarian Cancer Month. First Selectman, Peter Tesei, issued the proclamation deeming September as ovarian cancer month in Greenwich, and ovarian cancer flags were raised to spread awareness to the community. T.E.A.L.® was represented by Kaile Anne Josephs Zagger in loving memory of Ms. Zagger’s mother, Marilyn Ann Trahan Josephs, who passed away from ovarian cancer at age 46.

During the inauguration Dr. Elena Ratner educated the Greenwich community about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Dr. Gil More and Dr. Gloria Huang from Yale New Haven Hospital also spoke at the inauguration.

We would like to thank Greenwich Town Hall, Ms. Zagger, Peter Tesei and Dr. Elena, Dr. Gil More and Dr. Gloria Huang for raising awareness about ovarian cancer.

Photo by : Ken Borsuk / Hearst Connecticut Media

Pictured above Dr. Gloria Huang, Kalie Anne Josephs Zagger and Dr. Gil Mor at the Greenwich Town Hall at the inauguration for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

 

T.E.A.L.® at the 10th Annual Corvette & Open Car Show 2019

T.E.A.L.® participated in the 10th Annual Corvette & Open Car Show in Pompton Plains, NJ on September 16th.  This was a great opportunity to raise awareness about ovarian cancer to 300 people and have a portion of the proceeds will be donated to T.E.A.L.®! Our Youth Ambassador, Sunisha, also stopped by to support! Thank you to the North Jersey Corvette Club for choosing T.E.A.L.® as the beneficiary and raising $1200 for our foundation at this event!

T.E.A.L.® at the 5th Annual Queens Cancer Walk

On September 15th T.E.A.L.® had the opportunity to spread awareness about ovarian cancer at the 5th Annual Queens Cancer Walk in South Richmond Hill, NY. A T.E.A.L.® representative was able to interact with all attendees and answer any questions he/she had about ovarian cancer. Another amazing event!

Bake Sale for Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk’s Team Margaret

On August 12th, a bake sale was held at St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Lynbrook, NY to raise funds for Team Margaret. The bake sale was open to the church community and raised $141. Thank you to team captain, Janice, for putting this together!

 

Interview with iHeartRadio

Thanks to one of our 2018 media sponsors- iHeartRadio helped us run educational public service announcements and an iHeartRadio interview with our CEO that aired on Sunday, September 2nd at 7am on 106.7 Lite FM, WLYW- NY. Check out the station here: litefm.com

1st Annual Boardman T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Ohio

The 1st Annual Boardman T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run took place on September 8, 2018 in Boardman, Ohio with over 120 participants. It was a beautiful day to honor all the amazing ladies, and those who have been affected by ovarian cancer.  This event raised over $1,400 and was organized by The Rose Mary Flanagan Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

Turn the Towns Teal® and T.E.A.L.® Conduct Brooklyn Awareness Campaign

Along with the national organization Turn the Towns Teal®, Tell Every Amazing Lady® promoted awareness about ovarian cancer in Brooklyn on August 20th, 2018, and September 14th, 2018. On these dates, T.E.A.L.® held a ribbon tying campaign in Brooklyn on 5th Avenue, North Flatbush Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue. T.E.A.L.® supporters, with the help of the local Business Improvement Districts and volunteers, tied teal ribbons around trees in honor of September being ovarian cancer awareness month. Thank you to Turn the Towns Teal® and to the many volunteers who helped us turn Brooklyn teal!

Greenwich RTC Supports National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month was featured in the Greenwich Free Press. Read more about The Greenwich Republican Town Committee (RTC) announcing its support and sponsorship of the Tell Every Amazing Lady (T.E.A.L.®) Organization.

The Greenwich Free Press talks about the importance of spreading awareness about ovarian cancer especially during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The article also highlights Kaile Zagger, who helped T.E.A.L.® organize awareness efforts in Greenwich.

https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/greenwich-rtc-supports-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-and-the-t-e-a-l-organization-111944/

 

T.E.A.L.® Hosts QBE Webinar

Throughout the month of September T.E.A.L.® was invited to spread awareness about ovarian cancer to the staff at QBE North America.  QBE has been a generous supporter of T.E.A.L.® by creating an online campaign, forming a team and supporting our Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run and more! During a company wide webinar, sponsored by the QBE Foundation, we reached over 2,000 employees of QBE North America in locations around the country including New York, Atlanta and Chicago spreading awareness and answering questions.

Members of the QBE Foundation, CEO & Co-Founder Pamela Esposito-Amery and Jim Peveraro of the T.E.A.L.® Jane Peveraro Fund.

4th Annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk

The 4th Annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk in New York took place at Whitestown Town Park on September 8th, 2018. This walk aims to encourage awareness, courage, and strength of both ovarian cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure! The event included activity booths, a Survivor Ceremony, an exercise warm up, and more. The event raised $5,608.00. Thank you to our volunteers who help organize this wonderful event.

 

10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer

On September 8th, 2018, T.E.A.L.® hosted the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run for ovarian cancer. Thanks to the many participants and volunteers at the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run, T.E.A.L.® celebrated a decade of raising awareness, supporting survivors, and funding ovarian cancer research. The walk took place at the Bandshell at Prospect Park and hasn’t reached its goal yet of $250,000! To donate go to www.TealWalk.org/Brooklyn. All the profits raised at the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run will go to supporting T.E.A.L.® mission of awareness, support, and medical research.

The event included a non-competitive run, walk, a survivor ceremony, and several booths and stations for ovarian cancer awareness and support. During September, which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month T.E.A.L.® Walks could be seen in various cities of the USA throughout the month. Thank you to all the walkers, runners, and volunteers who made this year’s events possible, and thank you to everyone who has helped T.E.A.L.® continue its mission in the past 10 years!