Brielle Von Hugel on BBox Radio’s Karis Comedy Corner

Have you listened to Karis Comedy Corner with special guest Singer/Songwriter and former American Idol Finalist, Brielle Von Hugel? They discuss the annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. If you missed it, listen here. Special Thanks to Ellen Karis and Brielle Von Hugel. These amazing ladies rock our stage and Survivor ceremony every year at our Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run.

Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® 5K Run

Annually, the Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® 5K Run takes place in Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. About 500 runners participate every year with special prizes awarded to the fastest overall top three male and female 5K runners.These AMAZING winners receive medals and assorted prizes every year on Prospect Park’s Bandshell Stage. In addition to the overall top 6 runners, run medals by 7 age group categories are awarded every year to our special 5K Run winners. These age groups range from 7yrs-70 yrs. All of our runners are AMAZING! Thank you for all of your support and running for our cause! Don’t forget to join our T.E.A.L.® Brooklyn 5K Run in September 2017 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn and to check the 5K Run booth following the 2017 race to see if YOU qualified for a 5K Run medal.

Annual Milk River Fundraiser and Awareness Event

On Thursday, September, 29, 2016, the Annual Marshall Gras Entertainment’s “Girl’s Night Out” Ladies Night concert took place at Milk River in Brooklyn, where all of the ladies in attendance were 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.  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 all participated! This event was a great success raising $750 for T.E.A.L.® Ovarian Cancer medical research and awareness programs. Special thank you to Timothy Marshall for organizing an Amazing annual event.

T.E.A.L.® NY Culinary Tech Center Bake Sale

On September 27th, 2016 at 12pm,  Culinary Tech Center (460 West 34th St between 33rd and 34th st) hosted a Bake Sale! This event was a success raising $745.00. Proceeds will go towards T.E.A.L.® research & awareness programs. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this gourmet bake sale for a cause!

3rd Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk in Connecticut

The 3rd Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk in Connecticut took place at Litchfield Community Field  on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 (9/24/16). This event was successful raising over $4,800.00 surpassing its fundraising goal. This marked the third year of awareness, courage, and the strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease. We want to specially thank our organizers Hope Assembly #46. This event included activity booths, stage announcements, T.E.A.L.® Walk and more. This T.E.A.L.® Walk will continue to accept donations until November 30th. Simply visit www.tealwalk.org/litchfield.

Atria Tinton Falls T.E.A.L.® Event in NJ

On Saturday September 24th, 2016, a Tinton Falls T.E.A.L.® Walk took place in Tinton Falls, New Jersey at Atria Senior and Assisted Living. This event included live entertainment from the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo, food & refreshments, a short walk portion for Atria residents and their families. This event was successful raising over $500. Thank you to Board President Annette Abolt and T.E.A.L.® volunteers for organizing this event. View more photos here!

TOYOTA loves T.E.A.L.®

T.E.A.L.® partnered with Toyota for the 3rd Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk in 2016. Through a customized sponsorship opportunity, Toyota created a co-branded campaign to help T.E.A.L.® spread awareness while supporting participants of the walk.

For the T.E.A.L.® Toyota Roadtrip, 5 individuals including survivors, organizers and participants as well as co-founder, Pamela Esposito-Amery were able to drive five Toyota Rav4’s decorated with custom co-branded T.E.A.L.® logos into Savannah from three different states including Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia.

For the accomplishment of reaching the finish line, Toyota brought in tents and caterers for the T.E.A.L.® Toyota Tailgate Celebration, which consisted of a southern style brunch and entertainment including an appearance from Sonny Digital’s manager Rico Brooks. Regional Director of Toyota, Michael Esposito was also there to present a check to T.E.A.L.® to support Ovarian Cancer research and awareness programs. Toyota also supported the raffle and T.E.A.L.® Survivor Ceremony with prizes and awards.

To help promote the 3rd Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk, Toyota created the co-branded logo and hashtag #ToyotaLovesTeal as well as co-branded swag items and a step & repeat photo booth. The campaign included social media influencers who helped further spread the message. This amazing collaboration also resulted in an official Toyota Loves T.E.A.L.® promotional video. Check it out here.

2016 T.E.A.L.® September Awareness Campaign

During September, which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, T.E.A.L.® partners with local businesses and organizations to turn New York City and beyond teal to spread awareness about Ovarian Cancer. The goals of this campaign are to spread awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer, to educate communities about the importance of early detection, to provide support to Ovarian Cancer survivors, and to generate funds for further research to find a cure and a screening test for this disease.

 

In additional to locally based awareness endeavors, T.E.A.L.®’s September Awareness Campaign continues to grow each year.  Nationally, T.E.A.L.® turns cities across the USA teal through our satellite T.E.A.L.® walks and runs and other awareness events. Globally, T.E.A.L.® spreads awareness by participating in opening bell ceremonies with global reach including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (2016) and NASDAQ (2015) in addition to other global awareness activities.

Age Doesn’t Matter PSA #5

Tell Every Amazing Lady® is releasing a series of six educational PSA videos throughout 2016 sponsored by Aspira Labs. The fifth of the series is called “Age Doesn’t Matter”. Please watch and share this video to help us #TellEveryAmazingLady. You just might save a life today!

 

 

Savannah Tea Party

On September 18th, 2016, a group of our T.E.A.L.® volunteers in Savannah, Georgia helped T.E.A.L.® with Ovarian Cancer outreach at the 4th Annual Teal Tea Party “Alice in Wonderland” Teal Eyes Through the Looking Glass” for Gynecological Awareness Cancer Month. Hosted by our friends at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler, this tea party honored and celebrated women affected by gynecological cancer and also included a Fashion Show by Dress Barn & Chicos.

Nefertiti Dance-A-Thon

On September 17th, 2016, Sisters of Delta Sigma Chi Sorority, Inc. hosted a Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser in their efforts to raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer research for the T.E.A.L.® Foundation. This fundraiser took place at Ripley-Grier Studios in Manhattan and raised $250. Additional donations can be made directly to this page!

 

T.E.A.L.® West Virginia March to the State Capitol

On September 17th, 2016, a T.E.A.L.® West Virginia March to the State Capitol took place in Charleston, WV. Organized by Karen Glazier and her husband James, this event raised awareness for Ovarian Cancer research and awareness programs by inviting the local Charleston  community to march and take a stand against Ovarian Cancer. This event is one of many ways volunteers from across the country are working with T.E.A.L.®. Inspired by Karen and James’ event and want to organize your own? Contact us directly at info@tealwalk.org

Kappa Psi-Delta Omega Fraternity Award

Congratulations to the volunteer event organizers of our Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk from the Kappa Psi-Delta Omega Fraternity at the South University School of Pharmacy. On September 16, 2016, two of these volunteers: Carina McCrea and Samantha Powell, received the Professional Fraternity Association’s Outstanding National Community Service Award for their hard work in spreading Ovarian Cancer awareness and fundraising for a cure. These students were specifically honored for their participation in Savannah’s 2015 T.E.A.L® Walk. Doctor of pharmacy 2016 graduate and Kappa Psi member, Mandy Irvin spearheaded the inaugural Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk event in 2014. Inspired by her aunt’s battle with the disease and with the support of her fellow Kappa Psi members, Irvin raised four times the donations that her first event generated. All events included walk registrations, T-shirt sales, a silent auction and other events including health screenings provided by South University School of Pharmacy students and a donation of comfort care items for cancer patients donated by members of Kappa Psi. Congratulations ladies on your Amazing Award! Learn more here and check out the our Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk facebook page here.

 

Amazing Lady Marianne Sheldon

There are many creative ways our Team Captains get others involved with T.E.A.L.®! Special shout out to Marianne Sheldon, Team Captain of L.F.A.O.C. at the Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk in Savannah, Georgia who published an article in her gated community’s weekly magazine called the TWATL (This Week at the Landings). She submitted an article in last year to thank everyone who came out for the Walk and in 2016, she put in another article inviting her community to join her. This is one example of the AMAZING ideas our supporters come up with to Tell Every Amazing Lady and Man About Ovarian Cancer. Read her article below!

Mississippi Awareness Day

On September 15th, 2016, Psi Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, at Mississippi Valley State University arranged an Awareness table on campus  in their efforts to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and the T.E.A.L.® Foundation. Special thank you to Vice President and Social Work Major Charity Cotten for organizing this awareness event and including T.E.A.L.® . in this important campus event.

News Coverage of Whiteboro T.E.A.L. Walk 2016

Special thanks to Lite 98.7 and Naomi Lynn for highlighting our 2nd Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk for Ovarian Cancer in an article with photos online. View the article (here) and pictures (hereonline. Thank you for your support of this important women’s health issue!

 

Special thanks to Channel 2 WKTV and Gary Liberatore for highlighting our 2nd Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk for Ovarian Cancer on television and online in an article with photos online. Read the article and watch the news clip here.  Thank you for your support of this important women’s health issue!

 

 

BBox Radio’s Karis Comedy Corner interviews Pamela

During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Karis Comedy Corner featured a special guest, our very own Pamela Esposito-Amery, Co-Founder of T.E.A.L® Tell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer. Pamela and Ellen discussed the foundation, ringing the bell at the NYSE. Listen here! Special Thanks to Ellen Karis “Greek Goddess of Comedy” who’s also our Emcee every year at our Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run.

NYC Dancethon Fundraiser

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, you are invited to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE or watch from 2PM to Midnight at Ripley-Grier Studios – 16th Floor 16L (520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018)! Join the Sisters of Delta Sigma Chi Sorority, Inc. in their efforts to raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer research for the T.E.A.L.® Foundation. Invite your family & friends to sponsor you or donate! Tickets for attendees/spectators are $10 for this event (can be purchased here). Registration for dancers are $5 for single and $10 for Groups of 5 ($1 per additional person). Donations can be made directly to this page!

Refreshments will be provided and Fundraising & Dancing prizes will be awarded. Don’t forget to wear TEAL to promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Email Dance@DSC1996.org for more info (how to get involved and register for this event).

NU Hotel September Awareness Drink Special

For the entire month of September 2016, the NU Hotel Bar (85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) offered teal colored drinks to support T.E.A.L.® and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 50% of the proceeds went directly towards T.E.A.L.® research and awareness programs resulting in $100. Special thanks to the Amazing Nu Hotel Staff for running this special and volunteering for our 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run.

Nu Hotel T.E.A.L. September Special

For the entire month of September, the NU Hotel Bar (85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) is offering a teal colored drink to support T.E.A.L.® and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 50% of the proceeds will go directly towards T.E.A.L.® research and awareness programs. Support T.E.A.L.® by visiting the Nu Hotel Bar today!

Annual Press Conference & Lighting of Brooklyn Borough Hall

On Wednesday, September 7th, 2016, there was a  ®T.E.A.L. Press Conference at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Speeches were made by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, our T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery, Council Member Rafael Espinal, and Council Member Laurie Cumbo. Brooklyn Borough Hall was lit teal for a week in September to raise awareness about National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.

Recording Artist Brielle Von Hugel Performing at our Brooklyn Event!

We are so proud of longtime T.E.A.L.® supporter Brielle Von Hugel and her Amazing new song “Stronger (growing pains)” feat. B.o.B (listen here). Special thanks to the Huffington Post for their recent post highlighting our Amazing lady and her upcoming performance at our 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 in Prospect Park! Check out the post here. Great job Brielle!

T.E.A.L.® & Luna Park Light the Parachute Jump Teal

For the second year in a row for a few days starting on September 1st, to kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Luna Park’s iconic Parachute Jump in Coney Island Brooklyn will be lit teal in support of T.E.A.L® and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There was a press conference which included remarks by local Councilman Mark Treyger and Assemblywoman Pamela Harris followed by a lighting ceremony. The beautiful teal color was seen from afar and helped ®T.E.A.L continue its efforts in spreading awareness. T.E.A.L.® volunteers, supporters, Survivors, and families touched by Ovarian Cancer helped make this event truly Amazing.

 

September Awareness Campaign

T.E.A.L.® made great strides in drawing public attention to National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month thanks to its 2016 T.E.A.L.® September Awareness Campaign. T.E.A.L.® partnered with ®Turn The Towns Teal which provided ribbons to decorate trees in cities and towns across the United States. T.E.A.L.® joined forces with local businesses, schools and organizations in NYC and beyond to spread awareness about this disease by posting information in their storefronts and placing T.E.A.L.® Bows on the doors and trees in front of their establishments.

Throughout the month of September, some businesses also supported our efforts by running specials or other promotions to help us draw attention to this disease. We also continued our annual tradition of lighting buildings and monuments the color teal with a new addition of NYC’s City Hall! Plus, T.E.A.L.® celebrated the courage of Ovarian Cancer survivors and the strength of the families who’ve been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the public during the Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk/ Runs for Ovarian Cancer in many cities across the USA. To see pictures for the September Awareness Campaign click here. Below is the September Awareness Campaign List of Partnering Businesses/Organizations.

NYC Dept. of Health – Long Island City, Queens
I Am Sam Creates – Clinton, Manhattan
The Polish Pit – Tribeca, Manhattan

S.A.S.F. – East Flatbush, Brooklyn
Investors Bank – Park Slope, Brooklyn (Park Slope, Dyker Heights, Greenpoint and Court St. Branches)
Astoria Bank – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Myrtle Avenue  – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
5th Ave BID – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Ground Floor Gallery – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Ridgewood Savings Bank – Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Goldy and Mac – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Black Bear Vintage – Park Slope, Brooklyn,
East Wind Snack Shop – Park Slope, Brooklyn
DAVIDsTEA – Park Slope, Brooklyn
St. Joseph’s College  – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Yoga Sole – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Windsor Cafe – Park Slope, Brooklyn
Nu Hotel -Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn
Peck’s Homemade – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
21 Tara – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Saba Deli – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Health Point Drugs – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Shalena Boutique – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Humo Smokehouse – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
The Owl and Pussycat Salon – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Pratt News and Magazine – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Miracles Barber Shop/Salon – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Burger UrWay – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Jill Lindsey – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Fort Greene Snap – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Gnarly Vines – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Wash Cycle – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Salon 718 – Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Shic – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Barking Brown – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Da Circo Trattoria e Pizzeria – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Putnam’s Clinton Hill– Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Building/Monuments:
NYC City Hall
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Luna Park Coney Island Parachute Jump