The 1st Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at Citi Field was a great success! Pepsi Porch was glowing teal and many visited our T.E.A.L. tables at the stadium. The pre-game show was beautiful with the voices of American Idol’s Brielle Von Hugel and Ovarian Cancer Survivor Lisa Galley plus T.E.A.L. was honored to receive a Spirit Award from the New York Mets.
See more photos and news from the game on our Facebook page.
SAVE THE DATE IN 2012! Saturday, July 21, 2012- NY Mets VS. LA Dodgers At Citi Field, Queens, NY
T.E.A.L. has partnered with the New York Mets for Citi Field’s First Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day!
Contact us if you would like to reserve tickets to this fundraiser game.
Help us turn Citi Field T.E.A.L. Wear teal colored clothing and bring along a group of friends.
Groups of 25 or more get special group package perks! Also consider helping us sell tickets at your school or office. Proceeds go to T.E.A.L. This is an important day. Awareness can save lives!
How does it work?
Who can participate?
If you are not listed above or are unsure, contact us and we will let you know how to become eligible.
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Be sure to make any checks out to T.E.A.L.®
8. And as always, remember to Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer ®. Thank you for your support!
Check out what the Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh Did!
Alpha Sigma Sorority at Brooklyn College
T.E.A.L. is proud to announce that we raised $75,000 at this year’s 3rd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk!
T.E.A.L.’s Executive Director Pamela Esposito-Amery handed over a check to OCRF’s CEO, Audra Moran.The money directly benefits ovarian cancer research grants. We thank everyone who helped make this possible!
On November 5th, 2011, T.E.A.L. attended the Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course held by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer in Washington D.C. That weekend, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer also held the National Race to End Women’s Cancer. Thanks to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer for hosting this very informative event and their inspirational race!
T.E.A.L.’s Pamela Esposito-Amery with Padma Lakshmi and Dr Tamer Seckin, Co-Founders of the Endometriosis Foundation of America at the Foundation’s Lunch & Learn With Padma Lakshmi October 29, 2011 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
On September 22, 2011 Dr Manny Alvarez invited T.E.A.L.’s Pamela Esposito Amery back to Fox’s studios for her 2nd appearance on his Health Talk show. In addition to offering his sincere endorsement of T.E.A.L., Dr Manny and Pamela discussed T.E.A.L. and the walk, signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and Pamela’s appearance in 2010 with Louisa McGregor.
You can watch the video here or on T.E.A.L.’s YouTube page by clicking the link below:
Congratulations to our executive director, Pamela, for becoming a Lion! The Flatlands Lions are part of an international organization that is dedicated to serving the community. They raise money to help those in need, especially with health and visual problems. Shout out to the Lions and Leos based in Queens and Brooklyn who have participated in past T.E.A.L. Walks; thank you for including us in your mission!
Check out their website for more information: http://toogalot.com/flatlandsny/
Pictured from left to right: John Cucarese, Angelo Labella, District Governor Gloria Askew, Pamela Esposito-Amery, Lawrence Esposito
T.E.A.L. raffle winners and team fundraising winners with T.E.A.L. volunteers at Citi Field watching the NY Mets play the last game of the 2011 season.
The Brooklyn Courier covered this year’s T.E.A.L. walk in the September 22-28 edition.
You can read the article by clicking the link below:
http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2011/38/all_standingobox_2011_9_23_bk.html
On Saturday, September 10, 2011, the 3rd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk launched without a hitch as just over 1500 T.E.A.L. Walkers came out for the cause. This year’s T.E.A.L. Walk, dedicated to the memory of co-founder and namesake Louisa McGregor was the most successful yet. Again hosted by The Greek Goddess Of Comedy Ellen Karis, this year’s TEAL Walk included entertainment and emotion.
Among the special guests were Miss Richmond County Amanda Lee Alicea singing our national anthem. Her platform is Strength in Knowledge: Women fighting Cancer together. Her mother Ivette Alicia was one of the survivors who attended. Also, American Idol’s Brielle Von Hugel sang live, the Medgar Evers Prep Marching Band gave an inspiring performance and for the 3rd consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President and T.E.A.L. supporter Marty Markowitz helped kick off the festivities. Guest speakers included actress/model/activist/ovarian cancer survivor Bald Is Beautiful Sharon Blynn, gynecological surgeon and T.E.A.L. Advisory Board member Dr. Elizabeth Poynor of NY’s Lenox Hill Hospital, Sol Schreiber, founder of OCRF and Dr Sharyn Lewin, gynecological surgical oncologist of NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Louisa’s husband John gave a moving speech, evoking the memory of his late wife and imploring women to get tested and be vigilant about their health.
Click the link to T.E.A.L.’s Facebook page below to view photos from the 2011 TEAL Walk
As we know, September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and for the 1st week of September 2011, Pamela Esposito Amery was chosen as TV’s NY1 New Yorker of the Week. Pamela was recognized for her work with T.E.A.L. and the upcoming TEALWalk, set to take place on September 10, 2011 in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. You can view the segment on T.E.A.L.’s YouTube page by clicking the link below.
Ovarian cancer survivor Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast in history has recorded and released a public service announcement for T.E.A.L. You can view it on her YouTube channel “Shannon Miller Lifestyle’ by clicking the link below.
If the video above doesn’t load correctly you can still watch it on YouTube by clicking the link below:
Pamela and the T.E.A.L. volunteers were out in force on August 16, 2011’s airing of NBC’s Today show. Assembling in the crowd at NYC’s Rockefeller Center in the wee hours of the morning, they were able to get the attention of Al Roker and appeared in a live shot on the show. Volunteer Pasty Gentile gained her 15 minutes of fame by speaking on T.E.A.L.’s behalf live in front of millions. The clip can viewed on T.E.A.L.’s YouTube page by clicking here:
On Saturday, August 6, 2011 Pamela Esposito Amery was interviewed with OCRF’s Lindsey O’Connell by SiriusXM radio host David Webb at the satellite radio network’s New York City studios. Listen to the interview by clicking here:
World famous author Adriana Trigiani, known for such bestsellers as Big Stone Gap and Rococo lists T.E.A.L. as a Worthy Cause on her website. Check it out at the link below. Adriana was kind enough to donate signed copies of her books which will be raffled off at this year’s T.E.A.L.walk.
This June, as the school year drew to a close, New York City’s Xavier High School held a dress down day for its students. The event, organized by graduating senior Gerard Napolitano raised $1500.
For more information about hosting a fundraiser at your school contact Pamela Esposito Amery at info@tealwalk.org
Early clouds threatened but the sun persevered on June 12, 2011 for the Wolfpack Auto Club’s annual Car Show at Brooklyn’s Tamaqua Bar & Marina. The Wolfpack Auto Club chose T.E.A.L. as this year’s beneficiary. A great time was had by all as Pamela Esposito Amery enjoyed the hot rods, thanked the presenters and attendees, and registered many of the Club members for this year’s upcoming T.E.A.L Walk. Pictured with Pamela are club members Lou Feldstein and Glenn Finegan.
Louisa McGregor will be honored at Courier Life Publications’ Brooklyn Women Of Distinction Gala to be held at The Brooklyn Aquarium on June 22, 2011. Accepting on her behalf will be her sister, T.E.A.L.’s Executive Director Pamela Esposito Amery. Louisa’s Brooklyn Women Of Distinction profile can be read at the link below.
On the sunny summer evening of June 6, 2011, the T.E.A.L. Ovarian Cancer Fighters played New York City radio station WPLJ’s One Hit Wonders in a fun-filled charity softball game at the beautiful Saint Athanasius Youth Program Field. Special Guests included Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz who threw out the first pitch, MC The Greek Goddess of Comedy Ellen Karis,New York City Council Member David Greenfield and as seen on the Hit TV show ” The Voice,” Joann Rizzo sang our National Anthem. T.E.A.L. held the raffle drawing for the autographed New York Jets football and the autographed Mark Sanchez Jets jersey. Special thanks to WPLJ, The New York Jets, Mark Sanchez and all our special guests for helping to make the night a success and congratulations to our raffle winners!
Photos from this event and others can be seen on T.E.A.L.’s Facebook page at the link below:
New York City radio station WPLJ produced and broadcast a T.E.A.L. public service announcement to publicize the upcoming WPLJ vs T.E.A.L. softball game. View here or click the link below to view on our Youtube page.
T.E.A.L. is honored to have received two items from Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets that are being raffled off to raise money for T.E.A.L. and ovarian cancer research. The drawing will take place at our softball game vs WPLJ on June 7, 2011.
1st Prize – New York Jets 2010 Team Autographed Football
2nd Prize -Mark Sanchez Autographed Jersey
For more information please email us at info@tealwalk.org
An interview with Dr. Tsz- Lun Yeung, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who is researching ways to fight ovarian cancer, can be read at the link below. His research grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund was funded by a donation made from T.E.A.L. We wish Dr Yeung the best of success in his efforts.
The Quinnipiac University women’s soccer team, in conjunction with the Quinnipiac Intramurals Department hosted the 2nd Annual “Give Cancer the Boot!” fundraiser event on Sunday, May 1 at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field and raised over $500. The event featured a co-ed 4×4 soccer tournament starting at 10 a.m. This year, thanks to the efforts of student Ariel Mandell, proceeds were donated to T.E.A.L. For more information click here:
For more information about hosting a fundraiser at your school contact Pamela Esposito Amery at info@tealwalk.org
T.E.A.L. visited Brooklyn’s Bishop Kearney High School on April 7, 2011 to rally the students for their Dress Down Day fundraiser for the following day. In addition to promoting ovarian cancer awareness to the young women at the all girls school, T.E.A.L. was on hand to give the students an opportunity to assist T.E.A.L. as part of their community service requirements. As part of the Dress Down Day spearheaded by students Teressa Cali and Danielle Farragher, many students wore teal and raised over $900. Pictured here with Pamela Esposito Amery (a proud alumnus) are Danielle Farragher and Teressa Cali. For more information about hosting a fundraiser at your school contact Pamela at info@tealwalk.org
view more photos of the event here:
http://www.bishopkearneyhs.org/apps/album/index.jsp?dir=93628&backLink&backTitle
Louisa lost her four year battle with ovarian cancer on March 8th, 2011. Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer, Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation will continue on and Louisa will never be forgotten. Louisa was one Amazing Lady!
To read more about Louisa’s story please click here: https://www.kintera.org/site/c.ajITK8NHLdJ2E/b.6444949/k.A0AD/Louisas_Story.htm
At New York State Senator Martin Golden’s Annual Women’s History Month Celebration on March 24th, Pamela Esposito Amery accepted the honor presented to Louisa McGregor by Senator Golden. During the Senator’s speech, he expressed with great sadness and regret the fact that Louisa lost her battle with ovarian cancer and could not be there to accept the honor. Accepting on her sister Louisa’s behalf, Pamela spoke of Louisa’s hard work, faith and the ethics instilled in them both by their parents. Pictured here with Senator Golden are Pamela with her and Louisa’s family. The legislative resolution honoring Louisa can viewed here:
Dr. Lin Zhang MD of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is conducting research with funds donated by T.E.A.L. through the OCRF. The research will attempt to identify molecular targets for therapy using microRNA’s and focus on developing new therapies to treat ovarian cancer because of its resistance to chemotherapy.
According to Dr. Zhang’s recent report, “The studies in my laboratory, which supported by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) and the Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation (T.E.A.L.), have provided evidence indicating that microRNAs may play functional roles in normal and cancer stem cell maintenance and differentiation. The work has recently been published in Cancer Research and Journal of Biological Chemistry.”
T.E.A.L. is proud to support Dr. Zhang’s efforts and wishes him success in his research.
Pamela Esposito Amery and Larry Esposito at the Lions Mid Winter Convention
Louisa was presented with The Circle Of Strength award while in the hospital in February 2011 in recognition for her work. It was presented to her by Nanci Lipp Cacossa, Co-Founder of The Circle Of Strength who is also battling ovarian cancer.
T.E.A.L. participated in the Service Fair at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College Preparatory School on March 18, 2011. The event was organized by student and Service Committee President Asia Alman who is also a member of The National Honor Society, to aid students in their community service projects. In addition to promoting ovarian cancer awareness to the young women at the school, T.E.A.L. was on hand to give students an opportunity support a local charity as part of their projects to help in their community. Pictured with Pamela Esposito Amery is student Lailah Thompson, Pamela’s very helpful assistant for the event. T.E.A.L. looks forward to the participation of Medgar Evers Prep’s students in this year’s T.E.A.L. Walk and fundraising efforts.
For more information about hosting a fundraiser at your school contact Pamela at info@tealwalk.org
The 2010 T.E.A.L. Walk was featured in Brooklyn!!, a quarterly newspaper published by the Brooklyn Borough President’s office.
On November 1st, 2010 T.E.A.L. presented OCRF with a check for $55,000 from funds raised from this year’s T.E.A.L. Walk. From left TEAL’s Pamela Esposito Amery & Louisa McGregor, Sol Schreiber, Founder and Co-Chair of OCRF & Audra Moran, CEO of OCRF. T.E.A.L. is proud to support OCRF and all the great work that they do.
At a recent trip to a local studio Louisa met world famous rockers Bon Jovi. During her visit she was able to thank them in person for the guitar they donated to T.E.A.L. earlier this year. The guitar was auctioned for $2500 at the 9th Annual Evening of Laughter in Tribute to Madeline Kahn and the proceeds were donated to OCRF. See the press story “Bon Jovi Donates Autographed Guitar to T.E.A.L.” for more details.
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 the sun came out and so did T.E.A.L’s supporters. We are happy to report a huge turnout and a great day. We would like to thank everyone who walked, donated, spoke, performed, volunteered & sponsored. Pictured in this photo are some of the ovarian cancer survivors who walked this year. Our gratitude to them for attending is indescribable. We had over 1000 people in attendance and raised $55,000!
Sharon Blynn, model, actor, and host of the PBS documentary “The Whisper: The Silent Crisis of Ovarian Cancer” will speak at this year’s T.E.A.L. Walk. Sharon was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 28, and since her recovery has gone on to become a leading advocate for women battling the disease. Through her web site, BaldisBeautiful.org, as well as her many public appearances, Sharon has helped countless women ‘flip the script’ on ovarian cancer and redefine beauty and recovery in their own terms. It’s a theme she develops effectively in her powerful new public television documentary entitled “The Whisper: The Silent Crisis of Ovarian Cancer,” which premieres in the NY metro area on Friday, September 24th at 7pm on WLIW21, with repeat presentations on Monday, September 27th at 10:30pm and Friday, October 1st at 11:30pm.
Ellen Karis, the famous comedian, actress and “Greek Goddess of Comedy” will once again donate her time and humor to T.E.A.L. Reprising her role from last year, Ellen will be the master of ceremonies for the 2nd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
We are thrilled to report Sable’s Foods is proud to support T.E.A.L. For the month of September, they will donate “a bite of every bar” to T.E.A.L. Sable’s Foods was founded to provide Nutritional Empowerment to the cancer community but their journey doesn’t start and end with great-tasting, nutritionally sound bars. They are dedicated to keeping the ultimate goal in sight. To this end, a portion of the profits from product sales are donated to non-profit organizations actively pursuing solutions to cancer care issues. Thank you Sable’s Foods!
T.E.A.L was listed as a Worthwhile Cause again this year on Perez Hilton. Thanks again Perez!
http://perezhilton.com/2010-08-10-a-worthwhile-cause-632#respond
“The Whisper: The Silent Crisis of Ovarian Cancer,” hosted by “Bald is Beautiful” Sharon Blynn, will premiere in the NY metro area on Friday, September 24th at 7pm on WLIW21, with repeat presentations on Monday, September 27th at 10:30pm and Friday, October 1st at 11:30pm. A crew from this documentary filmed footage from last year’s T.E.A.L Walk which will appear in the film. Click the link below to see a clip from “The Whisper”.
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/144aak
Louisa was interviewed by New York City’s Xavier High School’s ENews. The full interview can be viewed here:
http://www.xavierhsalumni.org/s/81/index_share.aspx?sid=81&gid=1&pgid=267&cid=1493&ecid=1493&crid=0&calpgid=15&calcid=933
Louisa McGregor at the Lions Club Health Fair in Jamaica, NY on June 13, 2010 promoting ovarian cancer awareness with Flatlands Lions members including Larry Esposito and John Cucarese.
Louisa McGregor was interviewed by Gayle King at Oprah Winfrey’s Live Your Best Life Weekend NY, May 2010. She spoke about her personal experience with ovarian cancer. She and Pamela Esposito Amery also taped statements for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Watch for their upcoming segments on cable TV and the internet.
The 2009 # 1 grossing band Bon Jovi has donated an autographed electric guitar to T.E.A.L.Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer, Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation and it will be auctioned in support of Ovarian Cancer Research.
Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest form of a gynecological cancer. The auction will take place at the 9th Annual Evening of Laughter in Tribute to Madeline Kahn (the beloved actress died of ovarian cancer in 1999) at Carolines on Broadway, NYC May 11, 2010. To purchase tickets, please call Ovarian Cancer Research Fund 212-268-1002.
The guitar is metallic blue and pearlized white. It comes with 3 picks and a case. It is signed by all 4 band members, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres and David Bryan.
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is the largest private funding agency supporting ovarian cancer research. Since 1998, OCRF has awarded over $28 million in grants to 128 of the brightest women and men in the field today at over 40 leading medical centers across the country.
COME ON BON JOVI FANS WE KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE! Help us find a cure!
pictured here: Louisa McGregor, Audra Moran (CEO of OCRF) and Pamela Esposito Amery
A FREE full day course for all cancer survivors, friends, family members and others. You can also sign up for the 2nd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk~ Look for our table!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
NYU Langone Medical Center
Farkas Auditorium
550 First Avenue at 31st Street
New York, NY 10016
Register Today! Visit www.wcn.org Sponsored by The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Through partnership support from the NYU Cancer Institute and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
She will be under the OCRF/L’Oreal Paris Tent during the O, The Oprah Magazines’s Live Your Best Life Walk in NYC.
OCRF is a beneficiary of O, The Oprah Magazines’s Live Your Best Life Walk in partnership with L’Oreal Paris. L’Oreal Paris has been helping OCRF lead the fight against ovarian cancer for more than 12 years. Just last year OCRF and L’Oreal Paris helped T.E.A.L.~Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer with the 1st Annual T.E.A.L. Walk for Ovarian Cancer. Thank you, L’Oreal Paris and OCRF!
Louisa McGregor and Pamela Esposito Amery of T.E.A.L. appear on Fox New’s Healthtalk with Dr. Manny Alvarez in 2010.
Louisa McGregor, as a member of the Lions Club’s Flatlands, Brooklyn chapter, was recognized for her efforts in promoting ovarian cancer awareness and women’s health. Here she is being presented with the District 20-K1 Everyday Hero Award by Dr. Maureen Murphy at its annual Humanitarian Luncheon on January 17, 2010.
Louisa at the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day at Our Lady Of Grace in Brooklyn, NY with State Senator Martin Golden. Senator Golden attended the 2010 TEAL Walk and is a valued supporter.
