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The 11th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk took place at Lake Mayer on 9/21/24. This community event is in its 11th year of advocating for those impacted by ovarian cancer. Check out some of the photos from this annual event here and check our website for future events in the area.
The 11th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk took place in Bantam, Connecticut on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. Community members gathered to walk laps around Batam Field in dedication to raising awareness about ovarian cancer and honoring survivors.
This event supported Tell Every Amazing Lady® which elevates women’s health through ovarian cancer resources and beyond. We offer women’s health and wellness services, including public awareness and education of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer, provide support to those impacted by the disease and raise funds for research in order to find a screening test and a cure.
View some of the photos from this annual event here and check our website for future events in the area.
On Thursday, September 12th, 2024, Pamela Esposito-Amery, Tell Every Amazing Lady’s CEO, was invited to be a guest speaker during the Q&A session at Morgan Stanley’s Women’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Panel. The event helped bring attention to risks and symptoms during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff and volunteers then gathered with the Morgan Stanley team at Times Square on September 17, 2024. Together, they took photos and raised awareness for ovarian cancer, shining a light on this important women’s health issue.
On Saturday September 7th, 2024, the 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration kicked off in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. honoring the bravery of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of their families. The event raised vital funds for research while spreading awareness about this often-overlooked disease.
The event draws participants from far and wide. The 5K run was kicked off by Brooklyn Borough President, Antonio Reynoso and Dr. Melissa Frey from New-York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a touching survivor ceremony that celebrated those affected by ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ continues to be a powerful platform for community engagement and advocacy, inspiring participants to unite in the fight against ovarian cancer.
T.E.A.L.® volunteer and student at South University, was interviewed by WSAV to discuss the 11th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk that took place on September 21st, 2024, at Lake Mayer.
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Check out this article by the Brooklyn Paper showing how the District 20-K1 Lions Club of Brooklyn helped us Turn The Town’s Teal® on 5th Ave and North Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.
On August 26th, 2024 we tied teal ribbons to trees all over the avenues and spoke to many local businesses about our cause. Thank you Brooklyn Paper for covering this exciting event and thank you to Gabriele Holtermann for your lovely article!
On August 21st, Hannah Stirn, T.E.A.L.® volunteer and student at South University, was interviewed by WSAV to discuss the 11th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk that took place on September 21st, 2024, at Lake Mayer. This interview helped raise awareness of the event and its mission. The walk has been supported all these years by volunteer help from South University students and is an opportunity to engage the community, educate them about ovarian cancer, and highlight the support services that T.E.A.L.® offers to those affected by the disease. Check out the interview here: https://www.wtoc.com/2024/08/21/teal-walk-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/
On August 19th, Victoria Jones, a T.E.A.L.® volunteer and student at South University, was interviewed by WSAV to discuss the 11th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk that took place on September 21st, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. This interview helped raise awareness of the event and its mission. The walk has been supported all these years by volunteer help from South University students and is an opportunity to engage the community, educate them about ovarian cancer, and highlight the support services that T.E.A.L.® offers to those affected by the disease. Check out the interview.
On July 31, 2024, The Brooklyn Paper along with News 12 Brooklyn was here to join the Brooklyn Borough President, Antonio Reynoso on a tour of the T.E.A.L.® Community Center-the only of its kind in the United States. The center which provides nationwide women’s health services is important to all Brooklyn residents, especially those impacted by ovarian cancer.
The South University Brothers of Kappa Psi presented a poster highlighting Tell Every Amazing Lady® on July 26th, 2024 in Cleveland Ohio. Grand Council Convention is a national conference held by Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. for the brothers to share and congratulate the organization’s progress, elect new officers and plan future endeavors.
The conference included a segment for collegiate brothers to present a poster sharing their recent research, and community projects they have worked on within the last two years. The South University brothers created a poster displaying support for T.E.A.L. ® and promoting ovarian cancer awareness. The poster was presented among pharmacists across the U.S. in various fields of study including oncology. This conference was a great opportunity to promote the upcoming Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk event hosted by members of South University plus to promote awareness month.
On June 19th, Kappa Psi Delta Omega held a “Strike Out Cancer Night” fundraiser with the Savannah Bananas baseball team. A portion of the ticket sales went to the 11th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk. Thank you for partnering with us!
On November 1, 2023, T.E.A.L.® took part in the Job and Internship Fair at St. Joseph’s University New York, hosted on the Brooklyn Campus at Hill Center. Our staff actively promoted awareness about our programs and interacted with enthusiastic students eager to participate and make a difference.
On October 3, 2023, CEO and Co-founder Pamela attended the Prospect Park Alliance Community Coffee meeting held at Poetica Coffee.
On September 30, 2023, Schnepps Media covered T.E.A.L.® lighting up City Hall in teal. This vibrant display marked the culmination of a dedicated month-long campaign to raise awareness for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September. The teal lighting not only adorned City Hall but also served as a powerful beacon spreading crucial awareness about ovarian cancer within the community. We are grateful to Schnepps Media for helping spread this awareness even further!
T.E.A.L.® joined the fun at Brooklyn’s 16th Street block party on September 30th, 2023! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and spread awareness of our resources in a lively and engaging way.
T.E.A.L.® hosted a comprehensive Zoom session tailored for genetic counseling students from Long Island University on September 12th, 2023. This engaging session delved into a detailed exploration of ovarian cancer, covering its signs, symptoms, and various risk factors. Beyond understanding the medical aspects, the students were immersed in T.E.A.L.®’s overarching mission and objectives. They gained valuable insights into how T.E.A.L.® actively supports survivors and community members through impactful programs and initiatives. The session provided a platform for the LIU students to understand T.E.A.L.®’s programs before beginning their advocacy internship in the fall.
T.E.A.L. staff participated in Cancer and Careers’ 13th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer, happening on Friday, June 23, 2023. This daylong event brought together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, HR professionals, and others impacted by cancer to discuss the complexities of managing work alongside treatment and recovery. Topics covered include navigating work during treatment, disclosure decisions, coping with treatment side effects, effective communication strategies, HR engagement, insights from doctors, nutrition tips, stress management techniques, and more.
On March 24, 2023, T.E.A.L.® staff participated in the Spring 2023 NYU Global Public Health Virtual Career Expo. They engaged with NYU undergraduate and graduate students studying Global Public Health, aiming to meet potential new volunteers and interns. This event also served as an opportunity to educate future public health leaders about ovarian cancer’s signs, symptoms, and risk factors. T.E.A.L.® staff conducted group Q&A sessions and offered one-on-one meetings to discuss individual goals and provide insights into their organization.
On January 28, 2023, the staff of Tell Every Amazing Lady® organized the annual Marathon Meetup for all participants who would be representing T.E.A.L.® in the 2024 United Airlines Half Marathon, scheduled for March 19, 2023. This gathering marked the inaugural virtual assembly of runners and Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff, where they discussed the significance of running for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. During the meetup, T.E.A.L.® staff provided education on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and expressed gratitude towards runners’ dedication to support Tell Every Amazing Lady® through their participation.
On June 10th, Rose Kardashian, an ovarian cancer survivor & owner of Loosey Goosey Fashions, held a fashion show at our T.E.A.L.® Community Center. Guests were able to enjoy light refreshments, watch the fashion show, and shop while they learned more about ovarian cancer! Part of the proceeds from the sales benefited T.E.A.L.®. Thank you to Rose and to all who attended our first successful fashion show!
On June 10th, Rose Kardashian, an ovarian cancer survivor & owner of Loosey Goosey Fashions, held a fashion show at our T.E.A.L.® Community Center. Guests were able to enjoy light refreshments, watch the fashion show, and shop while they learned more about ovarian cancer! Part of the proceeds from the sales benefited T.E.A.L.®. Thank you to Rose and to all who attended our first successful fashion show!
T.E.A.L.® was invited by Charles B.Wang Community Health Center to present to clinic staff and volunteers about genetics and ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® board member and Genetics Counselor, Flora Poleshchuk (of Myriad Genetics Laboratories) spoke to attendees about T.E.A.L.®’s work in the community, her work with T.E.A.L.®, and provided information about counselling patients about genetic testing and risk factors. Charles B. Wang is a local federally qualified health center providing high quality and affordable health care to the underserved, with a focus on Asian Americans in particular. Thank you Charles B. Wang for partnering with T.E.A.L.® to provide more life saving information to the public.
