On July 18, 2024, T.E.A.L.® attended the Maimonides Summer Health Equity Fair in Borough Park, Brooklyn, hosted by Maimonides Medical Center. We gave out awareness cards, information about our survivor support programs, and invited everyone to join us on September 7th at the 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration. We enjoyed meeting representatives from community organizations around NYC and we are looking forward to attending this event again next year!
T.E.A.L.® is grateful to doTERRA for supplying us with the funds to create and send out 250 chemo kits to patients undergoing ovarian cancer treatment across the country. Our kits went to cancer care facilities including Miriam Rutgers Cancer Center in New Jersey, Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut, Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, and St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center, and SJC Oncology Services in Georgia. In order to assemble the kits, T.E.A.L.® was very excited to collaborate with volunteers from TD Bank who came to the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn on May 14th. Finally, on June 14th, our lovely volunteer Marissa dropped off our last box of kits at Yale New Haven Hospital. We are very thankful to everyone who had a hand in helping us make and send out these kits!
Tell Every Amazing Lady® was excited to bring our mission across the country. T.E.A.L.® served as the beneficiary for the Dance, Sweat, Give fundraiser at the Mirhan K. Studio in Burbank, California! This fundraiser was a donation-based dance class to raise funds for the Las Vegas T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were able to raise over $800 for T.E.A.L.® and for the event! We also handed out awareness materials, educational content and more. Thank you Mirhan K. Studio for your generosity!
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope, BK, hosted a Nutrition Workshop in partnership with New York Gastroenterology Associates. The workshop focused on dispelling myths and offering tips for plant-focused eating. Attendees enjoyed tacos for dinner, and a Q&A session highlighting the importance of creating plant-forward meals, led by two nutritionists.
On June 27, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s Gynecologic Oncology Patient Navigator, attended the 2024 Getting Our Fair SHARE Conference in New York, New York. The conference focused on addressing health disparities affecting women with cancer due to biases related to race, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Workshop topics included biases in oncology care, new digital health tools in patient navigation, and networking opportunities with oncology research and patient care professionals.
T.E.A.L.® is proud that on June 24, 2024, two of our initiatives, our Reproductive Medical Associates (RMA) of NY collaboration brochure and our Barriers to Women’s Health video as part of our T.E.A.L.® Couch video series were launched! We thank RMA for collaborating on this important oncofertility and fertility preservation brochure project and we thank Golda Arthur from Overlooked Podcast (https://overlookedpod.com/) for being a part of our T.E.A.L.® Couch video series and talking with us about how to overcome barriers to women’s health. All of these topics are important and understanding them can help us take preventative measures for the fight against ovarian cancer. You can find our RMA brochure here and the link to our video series here!
On June 24, 2024, six members of the Protection of Asian Women in America (PAWA) of New York City participated in T.E.A.L.®’s weekly morning meditation at Prospect Park in Brooklyn and then visited our T.E.A.L.® Community Center to explore collaboration opportunities and educational initiatives for their members. We had the opportunity to educate their members on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as share our ovarian cancer awareness cards, which are available in multiple languages. It was great to learn about PAWA, which is dedicated to empowering women with self-awareness and personal growth through advocacy, support services, community education, and philanthropic events.
On June 21, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s Gynecologic Oncology Patient Navigator participated in Cancer and Careers’ 14th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer webinar. This full-day event united more than 770 patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR representatives, and others affected by cancer. The conference focused on navigating the challenges of balancing treatment and recovery with employment. Key topics discussed included continuing to work during treatment, making decisions about disclosing one’s condition, and managing treatment-related side effects.
On June 18, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s Gynecologic Oncology Patient Navigator delivered over 50 chemo kits to the Barbara White Fishman Women’s Outpatient Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering in Midtown, NY. These kits will be given to ovarian cancer patients at the hospital. A big thank you to Jocelyn, a T.E.A.L.® volunteer, for making this collaboration possible!
Thank you to Sunnyside Shines for hosting such a wonderful pride month event on June 14, 2024, in Sunnyside, NY! T.E.A.L.® staff enjoyed walking around and speaking to vendors and community members about health and health care accessibility for women and gender minorities, especially among Spanish speaking populations. We also handed out our ovarian cancer awareness cards in both English and Spanish.
On June 10, 2024, a representative from the Lavelle School for the Blind met with T.E.A.L® staff and volunteers at the T.E.A.L® Community Center as a first step in forging a partnership between the school and T.E.A.L®. Lavelle’s representative brought beautiful student-made artwork, which is now displayed in the windows of the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope, BK.
Located in the Bronx, the Lavelle School for the Blind is an educational institution which provides students with visual impairments education and resources. Both T.E.A.L® and Lavelle look forward to partnering with each other at future events.
Thank you Lavelle School for the Blind!
On June 8th, 2024, Tell Every Amazing Lady® attended the Brooklyn Multicultural Festival in celebration of pride month in Park Slope, Brooklyn, spanning from Union Street to 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. At this event, T.E.A.L.® handed out awareness materials and joined our friends at TD Bank for a picture in order to help spread awareness and support the fight against ovarian cancer.
Since the pandemic, Tell Every Amazing Lady® has hosted a weekly Energy Healing and Meditation Workshop online and then in 2024 launched a new in-person summer series presented by Tell Every Amazing Lady® In partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and moderated by Jane Weedon, offering participants a soothing start to their week and fostering wellness. These sessions include breathing exercises, tips to mediate stress and anxiety, and the opportunity to meet other community members. Please visit Event Central to sign up today
T.E.A.L.® staff attended the Brooklyn Pride LGBTQIA+ 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. T.E.A.L.® enjoyed showing support for LGBTQIA+ community members and celebrating Pride Month! We also used this opportunity to invite participants to our own 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration coming up on September 7, 2024!
On June 5th, 2024, the Las Vegas T.E.A.L.® Committee collaborated with Lululemon for Global Running Day in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event raised awareness about ovarian cancer and assisted in spreading the word about the First Las Vegas T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™. Tell Every Amazing Lady® had an awareness table with flyers and other materials for the public.
On June 1st, 2024, T.E.A.L.® participated in CAMBA Beacon 361’s Block Party and Health Fair in East Flatbush, New York. T.E.A.L.® set up a table to inform attendees about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer and introduce them to T.E.A.L.®’s mission and programming. It was a great way for us to engage with and spread awareness to the community. Thank you to CAMBA for inviting us!
On May 30, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s CEO attended Brooklyn Org’s Park Slope Listening Tour at Da Nonna Rosa in Park Slope, BK. The purpose of this event was to hear from Brooklynites who are doing important work in the community. T.E.A.L.®’s CEO got to present, and discuss T.E.A.L.®’s mission, and spread awareness about ovarian cancer. It was a wonderful way to engage with the community, while simultaneously learning more about other community-based organizations, leaders, and educators.
I lost a dear friend of mine to ovarian cancer two years ago. She was the same age as me, and also a runner and a triathlete. My friend Louisa dealt with her diagnosis with courage, grace, acceptance and even humor. I take the lessons I learned from her and try and apply them every day.
I had extensive knee surgery in September 2022 and ran my first half-marathon in November 2023 which was amazing although I did have some residual pain. My goal for this race is a pain free race! Apart from that, I want to raise lots of money for Tell Every Amazing Lady® and to have fun!
I love how running makes me feel – free, strong, confident, like I can do anything! I also love that I can pretty much do it anywhere, anytime and I get to enjoy and explore the environment I am in.
If I had the power to make a difference, I would love for there to be greater awareness around ovarian cancer and a more robust process for screening so more women could be diagnosed earlier.
Please show up and cheer us on! Every spectator and cheer helps!
To donate to Yvonne, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
On August 24th, 2023, my family lost Susan “Sue” Adams (my aunt) after her yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. Our family is very tight knit, and Aunt Sue’s cancer and passing was incredibly challenging for not only my uncle and cousins, but our extended family and the countless number of people Aunt Sue befriended and positively impacted in her life.
Despite the challenges, Aunt Sue never failed to inspire and encourage our family with her positive attitude, grace, and strength, and left us thinking, how can we turn a negative into a positive. A couple months after she passed away, I was in Brooklyn supporting friends who were running the 2023 New York Marathon. I was struck by how positive the atmosphere was. I was also thinking about Aunt Sue, as the race was run on her birthday (November 5th). I thought about how much she would’ve loved being there considering she grew up and lived her whole life in New York, was the first female scholarship athlete from White Plains High School, a WPHS Hall of Fame athlete and basketball coach, and had recently retired from being a dedicated physical education teacher. Following the race, it was hard to imagine a better way to make a difference and celebrate her life than to raise money for ovarian cancer through running the marathon.
To donate to William, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
I was 3 months away from running the Boston Marathon in 2018 when I found out that I had ovarian cancer.
The more I learned about ovarian cancer, the bigger my personal vendetta against the disease grew. I felt guilty that I was lucky to have a slow growing version that allowed me to catch my cancer at stage one. I couldn’t believe how low the survival rate is and how easy it was to dismiss the symptoms as those experienced by “a woman of a certain age”. I became passionate about sharing my experience with anyone who would listen and fundraising with the hope for a world without ovarian cancer.
I roared back the following year, requalified and was all set to run the Boston Marathon in April 2020 when Covid hit in March. I ran a virtual Boston Marathon in my hometown that year, and then finally made it to Boston to run in person in October 2021. Shortly before reaching my 5-year cancer free anniversary, I ran the Chicago Marathon in October 2022. Cancer is not going to stop me.
My husband, Mark (who is biggest supporter) and I became a dynamic fundraising duo, using each race as an opportunity to be among at the top ovarian cancer fundraisers in all of Canada.
I’m very excited to take the show on the road and to have the opportunity to run my 3rd World Marathon Major. And most importantly, I’m eager to continue my fundraising efforts to defeat this evil cancer through Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.
To donate to Traci, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
I had a family member get diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and when any family member gets diagnosed, it affects everyone. I heard of T.E.A.L.® through them and events/fundraisers they participated in for T.E.A.L.®. When I saw there was an opportunity to join T.E.A.L.® and help spread their message by running the TCS New York City Marathon, I thought it was the perfect organization to partner with. I’ve ran one other marathon before and absolutely loved it. The goal I set for myself then was to run the entire marathon, no walking allowed! For this marathon I would love to quicken my pace and finish in 3 hours and 30 minutes, which will be a half hour faster than I’ve ran a marathon before. I love the ability to use running as a mental break and recharge. I don’t like to listen to music or podcasts while running. I like to be alone with my thoughts, focusing on the beauty of the environment around me. It helps me be more present in my life. Besides curing the disease entirely, I would change the ability of having an accurate screening test. Accurate screening is so important to prevent many different diseases and the fact that there isn’t one to test for ovarian cancer is a shame, especially because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are often times vague. I would want to tell those battling with ovarian cancer that their not alone. I would want them to know that I’m cheering them on, supporting in anyway that I can. That I hope everyday brings them a little more strength, determination, and healing. I would want them to know that they are strong, inspiring and we’re all going to get through this together. I am incredibly grateful that I get to run for such an amazing cause and I can’t wait to continue to share the message of T.E.A.L.® and spread awareness of ovarian cancer.
Sincerely,
Tessa Spencer
To donate to Tessa, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
I lost my mom, Crishna Bose-Bansal, on July 1, 2015, to ovarian cancer.
She was the strongest person I have ever met. Before she was pregnant with me, my mom was training for the Boston Marathon. She never got to see my sister and I graduate from college in Cambridge and move to New York City, so I am excited to run the five boroughs in her honor and to celebrate her life and her undying spirit.
My fundraising efforts will support both research towards a cure for ovarian cancer and early testing and screening for women of all ages.
To donate to Rana, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
Seven years ago Audra lost her 2 year battle with ovarian cancer. Many might say “that is sad” and while we agree, we also say “FTS”……
Audra was a lover of life. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and the most wonderful friend. Audra lived, as we all should, like each and every day were her last. She jumped out of planes, rode motorcycles, explored the world, and found the positive in every situation. We all have promises that we made to Audra before she lost her battle, but the one she asked from ALL of us was the promise that we “Make our lives SPECTACULAR”! We can help keep that promise by taking care of each other, and also by taking care of ourselves.
In keeping my word to Audra I am once again embarking on a health and wellness journey while raising money for a cause she was passionate about. Educating others, and finding as cure. November 3, 2024 I will be running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® (Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation).
Not a day goes by that you are not talked about or thought about Audra. We can hear your laugh, all the time. Ohhh that laugh!
Seven years have flown by but it also seems so long since we’ve had you here and so much has happened….. Your son got married to an amazing woman and they had the most beautiful baby boy with another on his way. Your nephews have grown to become men that you would be proud of. Your little bestie is just like you in that she can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Also, she can literally beat a mermaid in a swimming competition!
We know you are watching us all with a smile- laughing, screaming, and even probably cursing at us and the silly things we do. But please keep watching over us, keep those signs coming, we feel you every day, and just know that we are all here saying “FTS……let’s find a cure!!!!!!!” Love you!
To donate to Michelle, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
My journey was not easy.
In learning that I had breast cancer and ovarian cancer I learned survivorship, I underwent chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy with no option of reconstruction to replace my breast.
After having breast cancer, I learned that my ovaries had to be removed as I developed stage 1 ovarian cancer . “Ovarian cancer is a silent killer.” Due to the difficulty in early detection most women don’t have early symptoms.
I have always enjoyed running. I began running half marathons when I was first diagnosed with cancer. When I started chemotherapy, I felt that running would help me sweat out the horrific drug that was put into my body that also saved my life. I ran to keep my body strong, to help me with the stress of not thinking of the cancer, and the financial burden that this would cause my family.
My life had changed forever where I learned that cancer is like a book with so many pages you don’t see a way to read through all of them at once. When you take one page at a time, a story takes place in an unexpected way. The outcome isn’t clear or easy to deal with, but you find as you go through the journey that a clear outcome isn’t the point! The journey is the thing: the people you connect with along the way is the story. Living life to the fullest as tomorrow is not promised.
5 Things Cancer Taught Me:
1) Life is Too Short
2) What Courage Is
3) That Love Never Dies
4) Although Life Gets Hard, it’s Still Beautiful
5) That Nothing Last Forever
To donate to Irma Marie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
When I was 11 years old, my Grandma Jones passed away from ovarian cancer. I cherish the memories I have of us discussing our favorite Thanksgiving traditions at my elementary school grandparent’s day, her supporting me at my first gymnastics meet, and my family visiting her at her house on the lake. While I hold these memories dear to my heart, I had lost all 4 of my grandparents in elementary school and didn’t get a chance to know them very well. As I got older and watched my friends’ relationships with their grandparents evolve, I wished I had had the chance to develop more mature relationships with my own grandparents, hearing more of their stories and learning from their advice. Devoted to serving others through her involvement in her church and various charitable organizations, I can’t think of a better way to honor my grandma than dedicating my time and fundraising efforts to Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, support patients and survivors, and fund medical research.
In addition to honoring my grandma, I’m passionate about promoting women’s health and wellness. Growing up with two sisters and having attended an all-girls school, I’ve always been dedicated to supporting and empowering women. Advancing education and awareness around women’s health is at the core of this.
I love running because it clears my mind, challenges me to persevere, and reminds me of how amazing and capable my body is. I also love that it gets me outside and helps me explore new parts of NYC. Having been a goal of mine for the past few years, I’m excited to run my first marathon at age 26 (almost exactly 26.2 years old on race day in fact)!
I can’t wait to run with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my grandma and all the incredible women in my life!
To donate to Erica, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
For this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, I am proud to be partnering with Tell Every Amazing Lady® to help fight ovarian cancer. My grandma passed away from cancer over a year ago, and I would love to run this race in her honor. My fundraising goal for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon is $3,000. Any and all donations are much appreciated! Thank you for helping to fight ovarian cancer.
To donate to Carrie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
Hi All,
On Sunday, November 3rd, I will be running the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® (Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation) and couldn’t be more excited to do so! I’ll be running in honor of one of the most beautiful souls to grace this earth, Joyce Gerard. Joyce came into my life 27 years ago, when her daughter and I met in elementary school and became instant best friends. She was a second mother to me and I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together. Here is her story:
Joyce was the most loving mother, wife, and Mimi. She loved playing tennis, going out with all her friends, and spending time with her family, including her amazing husband, two children, and three grandchildren. She especially loved the summertime in her beautiful backyard that she meticulously gardened and landscaped, the flowers were always perfect. Her skills in the kitchen were unmatched, she was an incredible host and cook. Joyce was the picture of health, she was always active and loved to exercise. In January 2019, after having some minor bloating, she went to her doctor and received the most unexpected, devastating news – she was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer. For 4 years and 3 months, she fought the battle valiantly. She never complained, and always had a positive attitude. Her oncologist would always tell her how amazing she looked (she loved to dress up, even for chemo appointments). Many people never even knew she was undergoing continuous treatment for all 4 years. She tried countless different medications and clinical trials. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer is known to come back with a vengeance and be resistant to treatment. Joyce’s battle ended on April 29th, 2023. She passed away at home with her family by her side.
Joyce was loved by so many. We will continue to keep her memory alive and running in her honor is just one small tribute to a woman who made this earth such a brighter place. Please help me carry on this fight, by donating, to make a difference in finding a cure and better treatment options for a disease that has taken the lives of so many young women.
Any contribution you make has an impact. Let’s do the damn thing! Thank you so much and F CANCER.
To learn more about T.E.A.L.®, see the link below: https://telleveryamazinglady.org/ovarian-cancer/
To donate to Brittany, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
Join me in honoring the memory of my beloved aunt by supporting my journey to run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in her name.
A true New Yorker, nurse, sister, best friend, aunt, and #1 Mets fan, my Aunt Rene fought a brave battle against ovarian cancer, showcasing resilience and grace every step of the way. Her strength continues to inspire me, and I’m determined to make a difference in the fight against this disease.
Her diagnosis with ovarian cancer came at a pivotal time as she was a frontline worker during COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic’s chaos, my aunt stood as a beacon of strength and compassion on the front lines of healthcare in bustling New York City. As a dedicated nurse, she fearlessly battled COVID-19, tirelessly caring for the sick and vulnerable. However, amidst her selfless dedication, life threw her an even greater challenge when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite facing her own health struggles, she continued to pour her heart and soul into her work, offering comfort and support to her patients. Amidst the uncertainty and pain, her unwavering love for the NY Mets remained a constant source of joy and distraction. Whether she was cheering from her hospital room or discussing the latest game with loved ones, her passion for her favorite team never waned. Her passing on April 25th, 2021 still stings all the hearts she touched. Though she may have left us too soon, her legacy of courage, compassion, and Mets fandom will forever echo all the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in honor of my aunt holds such a deep significance. This will be a powerful way to pay tribute to her strength and resilience, both in her personal fight against the disease and in her dedication as a frontline nurse in NYC, running on the streets that she drove on for years. By taking on this challenge, I am not only commemorating her memory but also raising awareness about ovarian cancer and honoring all those who have been affected by it.
The 2024 TCS New York city Marathon is a symbol of love and community, something that was so important in my Aunt’s life. Crossing the finish line will be a poignant reminder of her spirit and a truly beautiful way to honor my Aunt’s legacy.
To donate to Amy, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
This November, I will be running in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®, an organization that focuses on providing support to patients and survivors, raising public awareness, and sharing resources with key partners in the struggle to end ovarian cancer.
I’m running with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my mom, Kris, who passed away in 2012 after a 6-year battle with ovarian cancer. I dedicate my training and marathon run to her, who fought her battle with so much courage and grace.
My mom was vibrant, silly, and smart. She had an infectious laugh and bright blue eyes (almost teal!!). Among many other things, she loved skiing, traveling, needlepoint, and singing along to Broadway musical soundtracks. I am so proud to be running in her honor!!
If you can, please help me reach my fundraising goal for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Any contribution you can make will help bring us one step closer to early detection methods, improved treatments, and ultimately, a cure. Thanks all!
-Adrienne
To donate to Adrienne, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.
Check out the Staten Island Advance article that covers T.E.A.L.®’s latest informational event, Food, Fun & Facts: Ovarian Cancer and Genetics Luncheon, at Corrado’s Cucina on April 20, 2024! The event took place in Council Member Joe Borelli’s 51st district and included a free lunch during an educational presentation by Flora Days, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor and T.E.A.L.® Board Member, and a family impacted by cancer and genetics sharing their personal story. This article explains that this event was part of T.E.A.L.®’s ovarian cancer awareness campaign leading up to May 8th, which is World Ovarian Cancer day.
May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day. On this day Tell Every Amazing Lady® unites in solidarity with the New York City Council Women’s Caucus Members to honor every Amazing lady affected by this formidable disease. As an integral part of this global initiative, Tell Every Amazing Lady® proudly joins the chorus of voices advocating for awareness and action. T.E.A.L.® is honored to support World Ovarian Cancer Coalition on this initiative.
Tell Every Amazing Lady® stood on the steps of New York City Hall with the New York City Council Women’s Caucus Members in honor of May 8th, as a powerful representation of New York City’s commitment to continue to battle this deadly, overlooked, and underfunded women’s health disease. Council Members of the New York City Council Women’s Caucus include Julie Menin, Carmen De La Rosa, Carlina Rivera, Gale A. Brewer, Diana Ayala, Kristy Marmorato, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Althea Stevens, Amanda Farías, Vickie Paladino, Sandra Ung, Tiffany Cabán, Linda Lee, Julie Won, Nantasha Williams, Lynn Schulman, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Joann Ariola, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Crystal Hudson, Sandy Nurse, Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Rita Joseph, Darlene Mealy, Susan Zhuang, Farah N. Louis, Mercedes Narcisse, Inna Vernikov, and Kamillah Hanks.
The New York City Council Women’s Caucus, side by side and dressed in the color teal, illuminated the signs and symptoms of this often overlooked disease, while empowering women with knowledge and rallying support for early detection and intervention.
Please visit our Youtube to learn more about what the New York City Council Women’s Caucus had to say about World Ovarian Cancer Day.
On April 21, 2024, T.E.A.L.® Representatives attended the 2nd Annual Thrive Expo in Staten Island, NY. The goal of the expo was to offer women a chance to prepare for a new career or business or grow in their current role. Solutions were provided to overcome any barriers they may be facing and they were given the opportunity to meet with potential employers. It was a great event, and opportunity for T.E.A.L.® to spread our mission, engage with the Staten Island Community, and support women!
On April 21, 2024, T.E.A.L.® attended the Sunset Park Lions Club Community Health and Resource Fair at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. T.E.A.L.® had a table at this year’s event where representatives connected with attendees and educated on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Additionally, this event was an opportunity for T.E.A.L.® to connect with other Lions Club Members as well as an array of community health organizations based in NYC to connect on ways they can become involved with T.E.A.L.®’s programs.
On April 11, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s CEO attended Red Door’s Oncology Professionals Networking Conference via zoom. This conference was an opportunity for representatives of a variety of healthcare institutions to present on their respective services and to discuss continued efforts at collaboration. T.E.A.L.®’s CEO presented, and educated the attendees on T.E.A.L.®’s mission, and the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer.
On April 5, 2024, T.E.A.L.® Staff attended Council Member Shekar Krishnan of District 25’s National Public Health Week, “Let’s Talk About Cancer” in Elmhurst, NY. The purpose of this event was for attendees to learn about a variety of cancer screening programs, receive general cancer education and prevention information, and be presented with the opportunity to make appointments for free breast, cervical, and colorectal screenings. It was a great and informative event, where T.E.A.L.® was given the opportunity to remind the public that ovarian cancer does not have a screening test.
On March 29, 2024, T.E.A.L.® Staff attended the Spring 2024 NYU Global Public Health Career Expo (Hosted by Wasserman & GPH) in Manhattan, NY. There, T.E.A.L.® Staff engaged with NYU Undergraduate and Graduate students who were pursuing degrees in Global Public Health. It was a great way for T.E.A.L.® Staff to meet potential new volunteers, and interns, while simultaneously educating the future leaders of Public Health about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer.
On March 19, 2024, T.E.A.L.® staff and Josephine the Dragon attended an event at City Hall celebrating Women’s History Month. The event, The next generation of women in leadership, featured New York City Council Members: Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, Majority Leader Amanda Farias, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and The New York City Caucus Co-Chairs, Carmen De La Rosa, and Julie Menin.
Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff and volunteers attended the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half to cheer on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. T.E.A.L.® gathered at Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, Brooklyn. We are so proud of our team, as they each crossed the finish line safely and successfully!
On March 22, 2024, T.E.A.L.® hosted a free Jewelry Making Workshop at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope, BK, to celebrate Women’s History Month. This workshop invited anyone of all ages to come together and make jewelry while learning about women’s health issues and the importance of gynecologic healthcare in early prevention and detection of diseases. A poll was collected at the end of the workshop where each attendant had stated that following the workshop they understood better the importance of annual OBGYN appointments.
[Brooklyn], [New York], Feb. 29, 2024— Tell Every Amazing Lady® today announced it is among
the awardees across the United States that received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health
Equity, which mobilizes financial resources for organizations focused on non-clinical
interventions that affect a person’s health. Commonly known as the social determinants of
health, these factors include an individual’s physical, social, political, cultural, and economic
environment.
“This latest round of more than $7 million in grants, made possible by generous support from
MacKenzie Scott, the AbbVie Foundation, and Eli Lilly and Company, is the most recent infusion
of funding for organizations deeply committed to eliminating health disparities and improving
healthcare quality in their communities”, said Dr. Byron Scott, Direct Relief COO and Co-Chair of
the Fund for Health Equity. “Direct Relief is proud to support and grateful for the work they do
every day.”
Tell Every Amazing Lady® received $200,000 from the Fund for Health Equity for its work to
increase access to healthcare services in underserved communities.
Tell Every Amazing Lady® plans to collaborate with the Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer
Cancer Center at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the Center for
Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Throughout the
grant period, we hope to eliminate health disparities by increasing enrollment of patients
from underrepresented communities diagnosed with gynecologic cancers into clinical trials
and improving compliance with recommended treatment by helping them overcome
barriers of cost, fear, and misinformation. Enhancing patient navigation will be a part of
fulfilling this grant to help achieve more equitable cancer care.
The awardees were selected by the Fund for Health Equity’s Advisory Council, which includes
the following members:
Co-Chair Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, 18th US Surgeon General of the United States,
Founder Bayou Clinic, Inc.
Co-Chair Byron Scott, MD, MBA, Direct Relief COO
Martha Dawson, DNP, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO President of the National
Black Nurses Association, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham
Jane Delgado, Ph.D., MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Gail Small, JD, Head Chief Woman, a citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe
“We are pleased to support the essential work of Tell Every Amazing Lady® and other
grassroots organizations striving to reduce disparities and increase equity in vulnerable
populations across the United States,” said Dr. Byron Scott, MD, MBA, Co-Chair of the Fund for
Health Equity and COO of Direct Relief. “It is a privilege to promote and support these
organizations that are deeply connected to the communities they serve, know best what their
patients and communities need, and the most effective means of providing it.”
Read more here.
On March 16, 2024, members of Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® attended the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Expo Experience presented by New Balance at Center 415 in Manhattan, NY. This was a fun way for participants to pick up their bibs, get last minute tips and take team photos. We also then walked over to Pret A Manger, where T.E.A.L.® treated Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® to lunch. All the runners were gifted branded T.E.A.L.® items, and more awareness materials.
On March 14, 2024, T.E.A.L.® co-hosted a Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis Webinar. Since 2021, T.E.A.L.® has partnered with Woman to Woman, Sharsheret, Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance, and several other organizations to host a virtual Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis panel. The panel consists of doctors, social workers and survivors. The purpose of the webinar was to allow anyone who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or any gynecologic cancer to join and learn about helpful resources and become a part of a supportive community.
On March 6, 2024, representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended the CB 14 Annual Youth Conference at the YMCA in Flatbush, Brooklyn. During this event T.E.A.L.® had the opportunity to connect with Brooklyn youth and their families on the many ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.® through, internships, volunteering, the T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador Program. T.E.A.L.® was also able to inform the community about the many free resources available to them such as our many workshops we hold throughout the year like our weekly Energy Healing and Meditation Workshop. This was a great opportunity to inform the community about T.E.A.L.®’s programs as well as educated on the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer
On March 11, 2024, T.E.A.L.®’s CEO attended The 77th Precinct Community Council Meeting in Observance of Women’s Herstory Month, at the Crown Hill Theatre in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Our CEO was on the panel along with Council Member Hudson, and other distinguished panelists, where they all addressed the crowd and educated the public about important women’s issues, including women’s health. Attendees of this event were local community members both on zoom, and in-person at the theater.
On March 10, 2024, 20K1 Lions T.E.A.L.® Committee representatives attended the Celebrating Women’s History Month, at Betty’s Catering in Elmhurst, NY. 20K1 Lions T.E.A.L.® Committee representative was able to address the crowd, and talk about T.E.A.L.®’s mission. It was a great event, thank you Lions!
Tell Every Amazing Lady® hosted a virtual meetup for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half on March 4, 2024. The meetup served as a way for the runners to connect again ahead of the March 17, 2024, race. Those who were unable to attend the first meetup attended this one, and shared their personal story of how ovarian cancer had impacted them.
On February 29, 2024, CEO and Co-founder, Pamela, led a workshop at the Social Impact Career Hub at NYU in Manhattan, NY.Branding in the Social Impact Field -Crafting a Non-Profits Brand Identity was a dynamic workshop designed to enlighten students on the crucial role of branding in the nonprofit sector. In this engaging workshop, students learned from T.E.A.L.®’s CEO and Co-founder on how branding has helped the organization succeed as she shared strategies.
On February 17th, 2024, T.E.A.L.® attended the Annual Midwinter Lions Convention at Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. T.E.A.L.® had a table at this year’s event where 20K1 Lions T.E.A.L.® Committee representatives were able to connect with attendees and educate on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. In addition this event was a great opportunity to allow T.E.A.L.® to connect with different Lions Clubs throughout NYC about ways in which they can become involved with T.E.A.L.®’s programs.
On February 9, 2024, Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff attended Pratt Institute’s Career Fair in Clinton Hill, BK. At the career fair, T.E.A.L.® staff educated students about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer, and also dispersed awareness materials. Students also learned about prospective internships, and volunteer/learning opportunities at T.E.A.L.®. It was a great way for T.E.A.L.® to engage with the community while simultaneously spreading awareness about ovarian cancer.
On February 3, 2024, Tell Every Amazing Lady® hosted a hybrid in-person and virtual meetup for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half. A portion of the team was in-person at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope, BK, and the remainder attended virtually. The meetup served as a way for the runners to meet each other, learn more about T.E.A.L.®, and become educated about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer. All runners are raising funds to combat ovarian cancer and spread awareness.