On October 27, 2016, the T.E.A.L® Foundation took a trip to Astoria to visit the Museum of the Moving Image for the Art of Thriving conference which was offered to non profits in the NYC area. Special thanks to Investors Bank for inviting T.E.A.L.® to this amazing, educational event.
On October 25 2016, the Brooklyn College Alpha Sigma Zeta Sorority, long time supporters and volunteers of T.E.A.L.® partnered with the organization once again for the Annual Women’s Health Workshop which focuses on early detection of Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
On October 21, 2016, T.E.A.L.® participated in an Internship and Job fair at Brooklyn College. T.E.A.L.® was able to connect with students and provide guidance and internship opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in non-profit management and other related fields. T.E.A.L.® also used the opportunity to spread information to students about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors.
Peck’s Homemade joined forces with T.E.A.L.® this past September to spread awareness about Ovarian Cancer during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the T.E.A.L.® September Awareness Campaign. Located at 455A Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY, Peck’s Homemade additionally showed support by pledging a portion of proceeds raised from an amazing special of Teal & White Cookies, a clever twist on the classic Blank & White Cookies in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, made exclusively during the month of September. Their collaborative effort helped spread awareness within their community as well as raised $800 to further research and awareness programs. A Special Thank You to Peck’s Homemade for their AMAZING support!
One of T.E.A.L.®’s amazing volunteers , Samantha Radandt and B&R Events helped spread T.E.A.L.®’s message in upstate South Carolina. Samantha with help from Maggie Maher, hosted two amazing events to help raise funds for T.E.A.L.®. While doing this, Samantha also held an online fundraiser as well. One fundraiser was held on September 16th, 2016 at Gringo’s Bar with special guest bartenders Meteroloist Ted Phaeton, Ryan Heafy, Charles Russ, and Josh Royston. The other fundraiser, a Southern Gala TEAL Soiree was held on October 19th, 2016 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Downtown Greenville. Thank you to Jenny Hawkins from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for letting them use your space and JHM Hotels for donating the wine! In total, Samantha was able to raise a grand total of $2400. Thank you so much Samantha for all that you do!
The 2nd Annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk in New York took place on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 (9/10/16) at Whitestown Town Park. This T.E.A.L.® Walk was a great success, surpassing its original fundraising goal and raising over $10,000 for Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Research programs. We want to especially thank our organizer Sarah Firsching. This event included activity booths, Survivor Ceremony, exercise warm up, 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/whitesboro.
T.E.A.L.® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery was invited to present as a guest professor on October 18, 2016 for an Advertising in Non-Profit lecture to members of the Brooklyn College Marketing Society and other students and faculty. Pamela provided insight on advertising, starting a non-profit, social media, event planning, internship opportunities in addition to promoting awareness about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer. Thank you to Members of the Executive Board of the Brooklyn College Marketing Society especially Porsha Borowski and Orah Fields for inviting us.
The 3rd Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk in Georgia took place on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Lake Mayer Track. This T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run was a great success, surpassing its original fundraising goal and raising over $40,000! We want to especially thank our sponsor Toyota (#ToyotaLovesTeal) as well as our organizers Carina McCrea and Samantha Powell from Kappa Psi-Delta Omega Fraternity at South University. This event included a special Toyota Tailgate Celebration, Brunch, Raffles and other entertainment, Survivor Ceremony, and of course the T.E.A.L.® Walk. Check out photos and video from this event! This T.E.A.L.® Walk will continue to accept donations until November 30th. Simply visit www.tealwalk.org/savannah.
On October 13, 2016, T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito and Pre-med BC Alumna & T.E.A.L.® staff member Melissa Belasoto presented at Brooklyn College at the Tie the Ribbons: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Event. Through their joint lecture, these ladies promoted awareness about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer in addition to sharing informational resources to Brooklyn College attendees and support to students touched by Ovarian Cancer. Pamela, received a Certificate of Appreciation from Brooklyn College Health Programs in the Division of Student Affairs. Special thank you to the Department of Health Services/ Immunization Requirements Office – Division of Student affairs for inviting T.E.A.L.®
On September 10th, 2016, the 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run took place in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Over 2,000 people were in attendance. Thank you to participants, volunteers, special guests, survivors, and families who helped us celebrate 8 years of awareness, courage, and the strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease. This event included a 5K Run, Free Yoga, booth activities, Stage Performances and Activities, a 5K Run Award Ceremony, the Annual T.E.A.L.® Survivor Ceremony, and of course the T.E.A.L.® Walk. This event was a huge success spreading knowledge about ovarian cancer, and raised $244,312 for medical research and awareness programs.
