In August 2015, Investors Bank issued a $1,000 grant to help ®T.E.A.L. continue its mission to spread awareness about ovarian cancer and fund research. Their generosity helps ®T.E.A.L. grow and improve programs. Thank you to Investors Bank for their continued support!
Come join ®T.E.A.L. & Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201). At 11:00AM, there will be a ®T.E.A.L. Press Conference where ®T.E.A.L. CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery will introduce the 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer and other Ovarian Cancer Awareness month activities including the annual lighting of Brooklyn Borough Hall teal. Brooklyn Borough Hall will be lit teal from September 3rd to September 12th to raise awareness about National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Please join us and wear teal to show your support!
You’re invited to an Evening Fundraiser hosted by Grande Naturals on Wednesday September 9th from 6PM to 9PM at LOLA Boutique in White Plains, NY. Grande Naturals is proud to be a sponsor of the ®T.E.A.L. Walk and 5K Run on September 12, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY. Enjoy a signature TEAL cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and Grande samples while you shop! A portion of the proceeds with go towards ®T.E.A.L.
On August 22nd, Something About T held their annual fundraiser at Lonestar Bar and Grill in memory of Theresa Galia for the 7th 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 towards their fundraising goal of $1,800!
On August 21st, 2015, ®T.E.A.L.’s CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery, and ®T.E.A.L.’s Chloe Rhatigan gave an interview on Brooklyn’s Channel 12 and discussed ®T.E.A.L.’s new office space/community center and the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. Special thanks to Dana Arschin for reporting our story.
Come support Something About T’s Annual Team Fundraiser in memory of Theresa Galia for the 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run.On Saturday August 22 from 1:00PM to 8:00PM, enjoy raffles, door prizes & more with no cover charge at Lonestar Bar & Grill (8703 5th Ave Brooklyn NY 11209). All proceeds from this event will go to ®T.E.A.L. to fund Ovarian Cancer awareness and research programs for a cure.
On August 14, 2015, ®T.E.A.L. Supporter Chamel Robertson and ®T.E.A.L. Survivor Octavia Gallishow hosted a fundraiser at Sweet Science in Williamsburg. Brooklyn with raffle prizes, specialty teal drinks, and more! This event was a success raising almost $800 in support of Ovarian Cancer for the 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run. They both further supported ®T.E.A.L. whereas Chamel participated in our 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. 5K run and Octavia participated in our ®T.E.A.L. Survivor Ceremony and ®T.E.A.L. Walk!
On August 14, 2015, ®T.E.A.L.’s CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery gave a short lecture to 11 nutritionists at Community Healthcare Network in NYC. The signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer were discussed in addition to workshops and services offered at ®T.E.A.L.’s office. Stay tuned for a nutrition workshop at our new office space!
Win A day of Skiing OR Golfing FOR TWO with a Night Stay at The Hermitage Club At Haystack Mountain in Deerfield Valley in Vermont. This prize will go to the walk or run participant that has singularly raised the most money for 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run. Some Restrictions Apply.
A beauty package from Studio 210 Salon LLC including a choice of shampoo, cut and blow dry style OR a manicure and pedicure.
Prizes will be awarded at the event according to fundraising numbers reached by September 10th, 2015 at midnight.
Check back to the Prizes section of the 7th Annual Brooklyn ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run site for Prize updates! More Prizes to Be Announced.
On Saturday August 1st, 2015, ®T.E.A.L. organized a Pre-Launch of the 7th Annual ®T.E.A.L. Walk/Run and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of our New Office Space. At 12PM our ®T.E.A.L. supporters walked with us 2 blocks from Bartel Pritchard Square at Prospect Park to our New Office at 533 16th Street, Brooklyn NY (between 10th Ave and 11th Ave) for the ®T.E.A.L. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Co-Founder & CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery and Council Member Rafael Espinal had the honor of cutting the ®T.E.A.L. ribbon to welcome the ®T.E.A.L. office to the community. After 7 years of working out of a home office and doing our best to offer services to survivors and their families ®T.E.A.L. has acquired this office space which will serve as part office space and part community center to host brand new workshops, events, and programs for survivors, their families, and the community!
Learn more about our 2 upcoming FREE ®T.E.A.L. workshops at our office in August here: www.tealwalk.org/workshops. RSVP at rsvp@tealwalk.org for ®T.E.A.L. Writing Workshop (8/10/15) & Cancer Genetics Q&A Workshop with a Genetic Counselor (8/12/15). This is a huge step for ®Tell Every Amazing Lady and we thank you for helping us get here!
