Press Conference at Brooklyn Borough Hall to Kick Off National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Brooklyn Borough Hall was lit teal from September 1st through September 8th to kick off National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. A press conference was held on the steps of Borough Hall on August 28th to announce the lighting and educate the public on ovarian cancer. Speakers at the press conference included Andrea Hertzberg from Share Cancer Support, Council Member Espinal, Dr. Wendy Wilcox – Obstetrician/Gynecologist  at NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and our CEO & Co-Founder Pamela Esposito- Amery.   Thank you to all who attended and for the continued support, especially the 20k1 Lions Clubs members, and Pee Wee from the Brooklyn Cyclones!

Bag Stuffing Day

On August 25th, T.E.A.L.® had over 40 volunteers come to our Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Community Center to help stuff our goodie bags for the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers – without your help none of this would be possible!

Savannah Buffalo Wild Wings T.E.A.L.® Walk Fundraising Contest

The 5th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk volunteer coordinators held a contest to see which team participating in the Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk could raised the most money on the T.E.A.L.® Website. The contest ended on August 21st with the winning team, Warrior Women, receiving a gift certificate for 50 wings at Buffalo Wild Wings.

 

 

 

NY1 Features T.E.A.L.®’s 2019 September Awareness Campaign

On August 20, 2018, T.E.A.L® partnered with Turn the Towns Teal® and tied teal ribbons along 5th Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. T.E.A.L.® partnered with the North Flatbush Avenue BID and the Fifth Avenue BID to decorate the town with Teal. The ribbons stayed up throughout the month of September, which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  This was an amazing event to raise awareness of ovarian cancer to thousands of New Yorkers. Visit telleveryamazinglady.org/news to keep up with all things T.E.A.L.® year round!

 

Team Margaret Fundraiser

Team Margaret held a fundraiser on August 8th at The Clubhouse NY in New Hyde Park. Wristbands were sold for $5 to guests at the event to enjoy drinks specials. All $320 raised from the wristbands were donated towards Team Margret’s fundraising goal for the 10th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run.

2nd Annual Ladies Night Out- Multi-Consultant Fundraiser

On Monday, August 13th the 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out- Multi Consultant Fundraiser happened at the Copper City Brewery in Rome, NY. The event consisted of over 10 consultants, raffle items, and more! With a portion of the proceeds going towards the 4th Annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk. Thanks to our volunteer organizers led by Sarah!

T.E.A.L.® Support at Lions Family Fun Day

On August 5th, 2018, in Fort Tilden Park, Breezy Point, NY, the Lions Club District 20-K1 had a T.E.A.L.® table set with information about our awareness programs and free services. It was a successful event in spreading awareness about  ovarian cancer to hundreds of attendees and their families. Thank you Lions Clubs District 20-K1 for your contribution to ending ovarian cancer!

 

Whitesboro Bottle Fundraiser

Whitesboro, NY holds a year-round fundraiser at the Bottle Drop Redemption Center. When you drop off your cans and bottles at the Bottle Drop Redemption Center on Oriskany Blvd in Whitesboro, and let the workers know you are donating them to T.E.A.L®, all proceeds donated will be given to T.E.A.L.® to raise funds for programs and research for the fight against ovarian cancer.