On September 15th, 2017, Dwell-Greenville joined forces with B&R events to host a fundraiser benefitting T.E.A.L.® in Greenville, South Carolina. The fundraiser took place at Grenville bar The 05 with guest bartenders present, a DJ, and amazing prizes raffled off. We thank everyone who participated in the event and allowing us to continue our mission of spreading awareness about ovarian cancer and raise money for medical research- over $600 was raised!
On September 14th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® held a Re-Grand Opening of our T.E.A.L.® Ovarian Cancer Community Center expansion. In 2015, T.E.AL.® moved into 533 16th Street, building an office space into a community center from the ground up. Now, our office space has expanded! Conveniently located right next door to the community center, we remain rooted in Park Slope, Brooklyn. In honor of our Re-Grand Opening and to celebrate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the windows were lit teal and volunteers and supporters were invited to learn more about T.E.AL.®’s growth as an organization and our plans for the future. To learn more about the services offered at our T.E.A.L.® Ovarian Cancer Community Center year round, please visit our Awareness & Education programs page.
T.E.A.L.® was recently featured in the Brooklyn Paper by featuring a story on our 9th Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Brooklyn. It stresses the importance of reaching our fundraising goal for this year to continue to fund educational materials, awareness lectures and programs, and employees who help every day to find a cure for ovarian cancer. Donations are still being accepted until December 31st. Please help us reach our $250,000 goal. Simply visit: www.tealwalk.org/brooklyn
See the full article here: http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/40/37/dtg-bb-prospect-park-ovarian-cancer-walk-2017-09-15-bk.html
T.E.A.L® is honored to partner with Hollywood actor, director, and Brooklyn icon Steve Buscemi. We would like to give a very special thank you to Mr. Buscemi for all he has done to support T.E.A.L® in the past year. He helped us promote our 9th annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L® Walk/Run, our 4th annual Savannah T.E.A.L® Walk, our 4th annual Litchfield T.E.A.L® Walk, and our 3rd annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L® Walk, by participating in a PSA for each T.E.A.L.® Walk. Mr. Buscemi also joined us on the field at our 6th annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citi Field this past August, and even helped us kick off our 9th annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L® Walk/Run and addressed the crowd on stage in Brooklyn. Thank you Steve for helping us Tell Every Amazing Lady® and man about ovarian cancer!
Our very own Pamela Esposito-Amery was a guest on Bloomberg Radio’s Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson on Monday, September 11, 2017. They discussed the work that T.E.A.L. ® does to promote public awareness and education for the signs, symptoms and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer, while providing support to survivors and raising funds for research in order to find the cure for Ovarian Cancer, and the origin story of the Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Brooklyn. You can listen to the interview by following this link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2017-09-11/bloomberg-markets-t-e-a-l-s-fight-against-ovarian-cancer.
Big Bang Screen Printing has been fighting ovarian cancer with us this September! The Big Bang Screen Printing team was behind the amazing t-shirts for our 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. Special thanks to everyone at Big Bang Screen Printing for all their help for this year’s Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run!
At our 9th Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Brooklyn, Josephine Corcoran, subject of the viral video in which Staten Island University Hospital staffers lip-synced Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” to her to encourage and give her support as she underwent chemotherapy, walked amongst her 75 friends, family, and co-workers as Team Josephine. In addition to being an inspiration and viral sensation, Team Josephine raised $2,500 for ovarian cancer research. We were so happy to have had them there with us. Read the full article here: http://www.silive.com/news/2017/09/nurse_suject_of_virl_video_wal.html
On Saturday, September 9th, 2017, our 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in New York took place in Prospect Park. This walk celebrates the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who’ve been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the general public and raising money for research! Participants at the walk enjoyed an appearance by actor, Steve Buscemi, The Brooklynettes, Brielle Von Hugel, Ellen Karis, Brooklyn Borough President and Councilman Espinal among many other distinguished guests plus activity booths, the T.E.A.L.® Walk and 5K Run, and much more. Over $250,000 was raised!
Special thanks to amazing lady Theodora for recapping our 9th Annual T.E.A.L® Run/Walk on her fitness lifestyle blog, Preppy Runner. Theodora shares her experience participating at the walk alongside her friends on “Team Carol”. Theodora runs in honor of her late mother, who participated in last year’s run. We thank Theodora for sharing her story and promoting T.E.A.L®’s mission to spread awareness about Ovarian Cancer and to raise money for a cure. Read the full blog post here:http://preppyrunner.com/2017/09/2017-ovarian-cancer-awareness-teal-walk-recap/
On Friday, September 1st, for the 3rd year in a row, T.E.A.L.® lit the Parachute Jump in Luna Park Teal to mark the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Council Member Mark Treyger made a short speech, having joined community members, staff, and volunteers in the fight against ovarian cancer. As CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery explained to Brooklyn Reporter, “by lighting a monument, it might get women to a doctor earlier and save lives.” The parachute jump was lit for 4 days, prompting residents throughout New York to learn more about what Teal stands for, and learn more about the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. News 12 was also in attendance, reporting live and speaking to survivors about the importance of awareness regarding the disease. For the full video, you can visit: http://brooklyn.news12.com/clip/13669281/brooklyn-organization-kicks-off-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month
The winner of the T.E.A.L.® Walk Team Contest is Rosanna’s Angels! Rosanna’s beautiful sign embraces the beauty and strength of team leader, Rosanna Logozzo, who is also a brave survivor of ovarian cancer. Rosanna’s Angels has raised an astounding $905 so far for ovarian cancer research. Congratulations Rosanna’s Angels! To learn more about Rosanna’s ovarian cancer journey, read her featured story here.
Join us for the 3rd annual T.E.A.L.® Lighting of Luna Park’s Parachute Jump September 1st, 2017 to kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! T.E.A.L.® will be holding a press conference at 6:30pm followed by a lighting ceremony, plus T.E.A.L.® volunteers, supporters, survivors, and families touched by Ovarian Cancer will be attending dressed in teal. The Parachute Jump will be lit the color teal until September 3rd, so come out and see our name in lights for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
In 2017 News 12 Brooklyn featured T.E.A.L.®’s Annual Press Conference to announce the lighting of Brooklyn Borough Hall the color teal for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and all of our amazing supporters for attending!
Thursday, August 17th, was not only the last game of the Subway Series but it was also the 6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citi Field!
Both teams united to fight Ovarian Cancer and to support T.E.A.L.®. Over 500 T.E.A.L.® supporters, survivors, volunteers and staff walked on the warning track before the game, turning the field teal and raising awareness to both Mets and Yankees fans alike!
Pictured below are Yankees Manager, Joseph Girardi, Mets Manager Terry Collins, CEO of T.E.A.L.® Pamela Esposito-Amery and actor, Steve Buscemi, during the pre-game festivities.
T.E.A.L.® is going to the Subway Series! On August 17th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® will be celebrating their 6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at CitiField with the Yankees vs the Mets for the biggest game of the year! Show your support by buying a ticket and wearing the color teal to the game. Help us all be able to walk on the warning track before the game! Purchase 1 of our 500 tickets to the game and be one of the 500 allowed to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity! If 500 tickets aren’t sold during this campaign, the warning track presentation will no longer take place.
All tickets purchased through our foundation include a T.E.A.L.® event T-Shirt. Some tickets include special club access. Section 527 will not include access to clubs.
Tickets are on sale NOW. Purchase your tickets here and help us turn CitiField T.E.A.L.®.
The Myrtle Ave Community Corner in Fort Greene Park takes place every Saturday from July through October. As part of the The Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project, The Healthy Communities’ “Community Corner” features informational booths, demonstrations and giveaways in order to educate the Myrtle Ave & Fort Greene community about relevant health issues. On August 12th, 2017 T.E.A.L.® informed the community about ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.® and upcoming Ovarian Cancer Awareness events, as well as educating residents about the signs and symptoms of the disease. The event also had face painting and cooking demonstrations available for free to the community.
On Friday, August 8th, 2017, a Zumbathon Fundraiser was held in Staten Island by Team Jackalicious to support T.E.A.L®. This event included a Zumba class, raffle prizes, and more. All the proceeds from this event went towards the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L® Walk/Run. The event was a great success in raising money for the fight against ovarian cancer, as well as informing more residents of NYC about the work that T.E.A.L.® does in Staten Island and beyond.
Special thanks to our National Sponsor BOXED WATER. Not only will Boxed Water be present at our 9th Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Brooklyn, NY, but at our T.E.A.L.® Walks in Savannah, GA, Whitesboro, NY, and Litchfield, CT as well. All registrants for our T.E.A.L.® Walks throughout the country will get a chance to see why Boxed Water is better. Better for the planet. Better for us all. Boxed Water was founded in the belief that sustainability matters with the purpose of changing the way packaged water is shipped, sold and enjoyed. Boxed Water provides pure water, packaged in recyclable cartons made using paper from well-managed forests. Learn more about Boxed Water here.
Special thanks to our National Sponsor KIND®, whose products have been donated for all of our T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run events this year! Not only will they be present at our 9th Annual Walk/Run in Brooklyn, NY but at our T.E.A.L.® Walks in Savannah, GA, Whitesboro, NY and Litchfield, CT as well. All registrants for our T.E.A.L. Walks throughout the country will get a chance to try KIND®’s all natural, preservative free products. KIND® believes that if you can’t pronounce an ingredient, it shouldn’t go into your body or pantry. KIND® products are made from nutritionally dense ingredients like whole nuts, fruits, and whole grains. On a broader scale, KIND® believes in inspiring and celebrating kindness. As a company, KIND® hopes to foster communities that are healthier, more empathetic and embrace our shared humanity. Learn more about their products and their mission here.
We’re giving away not one but TWO METS vs YANKEES TICKETS! Enter to be a part of our 6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citi Field. Entry is simple: Visit https://www.facebook.com/telleveryamazinglady/, like our post about the giveaway, and comment “subway series” for a chance to win 2 subway series tickets! There is only one entry per person. The winner will be chosen August 9, 2017, at 12pm EST live on our Tell Every Amazing Lady Facebook page. You can also share the link on your personal page or through other forms of social media. Learn more about this amazing game and a Once In A Life Time Opportunity to walk on the field with 500 people at www.tealwalk.org/subwayseries
T.E.A.L.® is excited to again be a beneficiary for the 3rd Annual Girls Night Out! Hosted by Marshall Gras Entertainment, the event supports survivors and honors those who were lost to both Breast and Ovarian Cancer, while also fundraising for local organizations (including T.E.A.L.®). The event takes place Thursday, September 28th, at Milk River (960 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11238). The event begins at 7pm, with doors at 6pm. Come out and celebrate both the girls and the amazing ladies in your life!
Desiree, a student studying Health Services Management at Berkeley College, recently interviewed T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery. The piece covers the origins of T.E.A.L.®, Pamela and Louisa’s original vision for the organization, and how this vision has grown over the years. As Desiree wrote, “What started out as two sisters seeing a need for more support that focused on ovarian cancer has turned into an organization dedicated to support as well as research. Pamela and her sister wanted to make a real difference in the lives of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and also in the lives of those who may be diagnosed in the future.” Throughout the interview, Pamela and Desiree discuss the impact the T.E.A.L.® community center has made since its founding in 2015, T.E.A.L.®’s different programs, and Pamela’s plans for the future of T.E.A.L.®.
The full interview can be found here.
On July 22nd,2017 T.E.A.L.® attended the 22nd Annual Citadel Cathedral Church Health Fair in East New York. Our T.E.A.L.® booth provided vital information to the community about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer, and the fair featured an array of informative booths about healthy eating, disease prevention, health insurance options, and ways to stay active and fit. There was a group Zumba class held during the fair, to get attendees active and moving before they checked out the booths
On July 5th, 2017 T.E.A.L.® was honored to ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing bell with members of our T.E.A.L.® board, survivors, staff, volunteers, interns and loyal supporters to promote Ovarian Cancer awareness to everyone at the New York Stock Exchange and all those around the world watching!
We were also there to promote our upcoming events leading up to and during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this September! Our T.E.A.L.® Walks take place in multiple locations of the USA and our 6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citi Field during the Subway Series is just some of those events.
Thank you to the NYSE for honoring T.E.A.L.® with this Amazing opportunity.
T.E.A.L.® is honored to announce that on July 5th, 2017 we will ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing bell with our T.E.A.L.® board, survivors, staff, volunteers, interns and loyal supporters to promote Ovarian Cancer awareness.
We’re honored for the privilege to promote ovarian cancer on a such a huge worldwide platform. T.E.A.L.® Walk/Runs occur nationally during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September). Locally, T.E.A.L. ® is hosting their 6th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Citifield for the 2017 Subway Series on August 17th and is currently preparing for their 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in Prospect Park on September 9th, 2017. T.E.A.L.® is involved in local community events throughout the year, partnering with schools, hospitals, and other community organizations to Tell Every Amazing Lady®, both near and far about the signs & symptoms.
Don’t forget to add us on Snapchat and Twitter at “tealwalk” to find out more! You should also follow NYSE on Snapchat and at 4pm www.facebook.com/NYSE will be posting live streams and updates. Thank you to the New York Stock Exchange for honoring T.E.A.L.® with this amazing opportunity!
The 7th National Conference on Work & Cancer was held Friday, June 23, 2017, at The Graduate Center at CUNY, in New York City. This free annual event explored the issues faced by working people who are trying to balance their cancer treatment & recovery with employment. The topics focused on included: working through treatment, privacy and disclosure, legal and financial issues, networking, health insurance, body confidence, and more. The event was open to patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, caregivers, employers and anyone else touched by cancer. T.E.A.L.® was honored to be included and provide information to professionals about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. For those interested in learning more about the services Cancer & Careers provides, you can learn more here.
Let’s strike out cancer together! T.E.A.L.® is excited to announce that there is going to be a night of baseball on July 14th, 2017 to raise awareness for T.E.A.L.®’s 4th Annual Savannah Walk. The 4th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. The Savannah Bananas will go up against the Florence Red Wolves with a game starting at 7:05 pm, held at Grayson Stadium. All tickets are $15, and children under 3 get in for free. Tickets also include unlimited access to concessions for the entire night. All funds raised by this event go towards ovarian cancer research.
On June 15th, 2017, five students from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy stopped by the T.E.A.L.® Community Center with their art teacher, Ms. Boggiano to view the beautiful window display they created for our windows to help us raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Their handmade artwork makes use of the color teal, which is the color that symbolizes ovarian cancer. The work of these students helps us bring more attention to the presence of our T.E.A.L.® Ovarian Cancer Community Center to the Windsor Terrace/Park Slope Community. Thank you St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy students! If you are interested in partnering with us or being featured in our window installations & art displays, email us at info@tealwalk.org!
On June 19th 2017, the Tell Every Amazing Lady® Community Center was visited by Ovarian Cancer Thriver and model, Elly Mayday. Elly was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2013 and since then has been raising awareness about this disease by documenting her battle on social media. She frequently posts pictures of her scars, hospital visits, treatments, and inspirational messages, in hopes to educate women on the signs and symptoms and encourage them to seek treatment. It was honor to discuss the fight against ovarian cancer with such a strong, courageous, and truly amazing lady! Follow Elly on Instagram @ellymaydayofficialfanpage for your daily dose of inspiration.
Congratulations to T.E.A.L.®’s first ever Youth Ambassador!
We are very excited to introduce Kiara Carrion to the T.E.A.L.® Community! Not only is Kiara former Miss New York Jr. Teen America 2016, but she is also a 2 time Gold recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service award, for 400+ community volunteer hours. In addition, she has her own couture line named Kitara, which has been showcased in charity events to raise money for various causes. She is also the creator of Keep Believing, a social media site created to promote empowerment, positive resources, support and motivation for girls. Kiara is an excellent fit for T.E.A.L.®, and we’re are looking forward to working with her as she helps us spread awareness to her peers and community members!
If you or someone you would like to be a part of T.E.A.L.®’s Youth Ambassador Program, more information can be found at: www.tealwalk.org/youthambassador
On May 21st 2017, T.E.A.L.® attended the annual Church of St Thomas Aquinas Health and Wellness Fair. T.E.A.L.® had a table set up providing vital information to the community about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer. T.E.A.L.® Programs Associate Melissa Belasoto also provided information about our upcoming events and how volunteers can get involved with T.E.A.L.® this summer!
On May 12th, 2017 T.E.A.L.® attended the Community Wellness Fair at P.S. 81. T.E.A.L.® had an awareness table and used the opportunity to spread information about T.E.A.L.®’s programs to the school and community. Teachers, staffs, students from six classes attended.
On May 9th, 2017 T.E.A.L.® attended the Brooklyn Adult Learning Center’s (BALC) Annual Community Health Fair. T.E.A.L.® had an awareness table and used the opportunity to spread information to BALC students and members of the local community about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors in addition to T.E.A.L.®’s upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
On May 5th, 2017 Tell Every Amazing Lady® traveled to Long Island, NY for the 4th Annual Team Annie Team Fundraiser for the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. The event was organized by Andrea Silverstein and held in memory of Annie “Andrea” Roberts. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved and also sold merchandise to raise funds for the organization. Teal lights adorned the ceilings of the beautiful venue and the dance floor was lit teal! Music filled the room and News 12’s Christine Insinga kept the crowd going. Tell Every Amazing Lady® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery and Andrea Silverstein were even interviewed by Insinga for Long Island’s News 12. It was night filled with a food, drink specials, raffles, prizes, music, and education for an AMAZING cause raising over $3000!
On May 5th, 2017 Tell Every Amazing Lady® traveled to Long Island, NY for the 4th Annual Team Annie Team Fundraiser for the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. An event organized by Andrea Silverstein and held in memory of Annie “Andrea” Roberts. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved and also sold merchandise to raise funds for the organization. Teal lights adorned the ceilings of the beautiful venue, Aura, as music filled the room as News 12’s Christine Insinga kept the crowd going. Tell Every Amazing Lady® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery and Andrea Silverstein were even interviewed by Insinga for Long Island’s News 12. It was a night filled with food, drink specials, raffles, prizes, music, and education for an AMAZING cause raising over $3000!
Photo 1: Fundraiser Dr. Andrea Silverstein, T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery and News 12’s Christine Insinga
Photo 2: Dr. Andrea Silverstein and family
Tell Every Amazing Lady® is currently looking for amazing people to help support the daily operations of this rapidly growing organization . View all available open positions descriptions and requirements here. If you or someone you know would like to apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@tealwalk.org with the position you are interested in as the subject line.
On June 23rd, 2017 T.E.A.L.® will be participating in the National Conference on Work and Cancer at the CUNY Graduate Center (365 5th Ave, New York, NY) alongside local nonprofits and research institutes devoted to cancer research and programming. Topics of the conference include health insurance & legal issues, working through treatment, body image & self-confidence changes, and other issues affecting both caregivers and patients. It will be a great educational opportunity not only for those affected by ovarian cancer, but for any individuals or family members affected by cancer of any kind to learn about the resources available in New York City and learn tips for how to tackle workplace and personal issues head on. It is free to attend, and runs through the morning.
On May 2nd, 2017, T.E.A.L.® attended the Health & Wellness Fair at Brooklyn College. T.E.A.L.® had a table on the east quad, where students, faculty, and other Brooklyn College staff could stop by the table and learn more about T.E.A.L.®’s work and the information and resources available at our community center. The fair featured information on healthy eating, disease prevention, health insurance options, and ways to stay active and fit.
On April 26th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery was flown out to Los Angeles with a group of other fans to fill the audience seats of the Ellen Degeneres Show for a once in a lifetime experience. Pamela has entered every contest and finally won the “Are You Ellen’s Biggest Fan in the Tri-State Area?” contest. During the trip, Pamela met many amazing people while fulfilling one of her biggest dreams. She had the time of her life and is very grateful for the opportunity. Everyone at Tell Every Amazing Lady® will continue to share Ellen’s message of love, hope and kindness. View the amazing pictures below and video clips here.
Please join us for the 4th Annual Team Annie Fundraiser for the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run in loving memory of Annie “Andra” Roberts on May 5th, 2017 from 4-8pm at Aura (1900 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY) for Happy Hour, a Free Buffet, Drink Specials, Raffles, Prizes, Music, & and much more! This fundraiser is an annual event that helps raise money for Brooklyn Walk’s Team Annie to help them reach their 2017 fundraising goal.
T.E.A.L.® attended the St. Francis College Health Fair in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. It was a large fair with both students and faculty in attendance and a wide variety of vendors. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved, as well as disseminating information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
T.E.A.L.® attended a job and internship fair at St Josephs College in Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. There were over 100 students and community members at the fair, and T.E.A.L.® provided more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved through internships or volunteering.
On April 9th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery found out that after nine years of persistence and not giving up, her dream would finally be coming true. She will be in the audience at the Ellen Degeneres Show! Pamela has entered every contest for the Ellen Degeneres Show and even created an EllenTube video for one of the contests. She entered the “Are You Ellen’s Biggest Fan in the Tri-State Area?” contest and finally won! She is being sent out on a plane with a group of other biggest fans to Los Angeles to be on the show. We are all extremely happy that Pamela is finally achieving her dream after all of her hard work at T.E.A.L.®.
T.E.A.L.® attended the NYU Health, Science & Nursing Industry Expo at New York University on Friday, April 7th, 2017. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved, as well as disseminating information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
From February 10th through the 12th, Push Beyond hosted their 2nd Annual Student Showcase at Beyond Dance Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. During the showcase, there were raffles, hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour. Any donations & all raffle proceeds were donated to Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Push Beyond was able to raise an amazing $2,500. CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery attended and spoke about T.E.A.L.® spreading awareness to the dancers and audience. It was an inspiration to watch the showcase. Thank you to the amazing staff and owner Jennifer for choosing Tell Every Amazing Lady®!
T.E.A.L.® was invited by the New York State Genetics Task Force to attend their quarterly meeting taking place at NYU in Manhattan on April 5th, 2017. T.E.A.L.® was introduced to New York City genetics professionals and gave a short powerpoint presentation about programs T.E.A.L.® has and what types of patients could benefit from T.E.A.L.®. Pamela Esposito-Amery, Melissa Belasoto, and board member Flora Poleschchuk of Myriad Genetics Laboratories also had a table where they displayed and distributed awareness cards, information about our walk, and spoke to attendees about T.E.A.L.®’s work in the community.
Melissa Belasoto & Flora Poleshchuk tabling at NYU
T.E.A.L.® CEO and co-founder Pamela Esposito-Amery and Programs Associate Melissa Belasoto gave a presentation focused on ovarian cancer awareness to a group of over 50 students on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017. The students included nursing, leadership, and recreation majors. T.E.A.L.® also had a table where they were able to hand out information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer, and was able to give a lecture during the school’s “common hour” which provided life-saving information to faculty and students about the risk factors of ovarian cancer and what to watch out for.
On April 1st, 2017 T.E.A.L.® participated in Prospect Park Alliance’s 1st annual Opening Weekend Fair as a part of the 150th anniversary celebrations in Prospect Park. The event included a wide variety of vendors, and during the fair, T.E.A.L.® staff and volunteers were able to share information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® also provided information about ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.® to over 100 attendees throughout the course of the afternoon.
T.E.A.L.®’s Whitesboro Walk will be hosting a great event in Whitesboro, NY in partnership with Thirty One www.mythirtyone.com/6126 , and 100% of proceeds will go towards the Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk. To shop the fundraiser, type in the above address, click “My Parties”, locate Team T.E.A.L.® and then “Shop Now” to access all products that are involved. When the fundraiser is done on April 5th, there will be an event in celebration of funds raised. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm at St. Joseph’s Pariah Center- 5748 Stokes-Lee Center Rd, Lee Center, NY. Join us and help make this year’s 3rd annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk the best one yet! If you cannot attend the event and are interested in joining this year’s walk in September, more information can be found at www.tealwalk.org/whitesboro.
On March 29th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® participated in Salem Community Center’s Women’s Health Panel. The panel covered topics ranging from sexual harassment to reproductive health, to women’s wellness and careers in health. T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery spoke about T.E.A.L.®’s organization and mission and her career path as a professional in the health sector. Over 50 students and faculty attended, learning more about the work done by Salem Community Center as well as the work done by Planned Parenthood’s Street Beat, Iris House, Safe Horizon, and Tell Every Amazing Lady®.
