T.E.A.L.® Attends MHG Brooklyn Night Market

T.E.A.L.® attended the MASC Hospitality Group’s Brooklyn Night Market event on August 28th, 2023, in Industry City/Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We educated participants about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and T.E.A.L.® ‘s programming and events. 

T.E.A.L.® Attends Council Member Narcisse’s Community Health and Back to School Fair 

On Saturday August 26th, 2023, T.E.A.L.®’s Intern– NYU student, Sanika attended Council Member Mercedes Narcisse’s Community Health and Back to School Fair at South Shore High School in Brooklyn, NY. This was a great event that allowed T.E.A.L.® to spread awareness about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It also connected T.E.A.L.® with Brooklyn locals to let them know about the resources T.E.A.L.® has to offer. Thank you, Council Member Narcisse, for putting on such a great event!

T.E.A.L.® On WABC-TV ABC 7 Eyewitness News

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WABC-TV ABC 7’s Stacey Sager came to the T.E.A.L.® Community Center to help promote T.E.A.L.® as we gear up for our National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign. We want to thank Stacey Sager and WABC-TV ABC 7 Eyewitness News for their continued to support of Tell Every Amazing Lady®

T.E.A.L.® Raises Awareness at the Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K

On August 16th, 2023, members of our T.E.A.L.® team attended the Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K in Prospect Park. The speed series are held by the Prospect Park Track Club alternating Wednesdays throughout the summer. The event was a great opportunity to inspire runners to sign up for our 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration in September. Our team also raised ovarian cancer awareness by interacting with runners and supporters of the track club.

T.E.A.L.® Marathon Meetup 2023

On July 22nd, 2023, Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff hosted the annual Marathon Meetup for all runners who would be representing T.E.A.L.® in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 5th, 2023. This year an all women team, representing over 6 states across the country, will gather in NYC to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. This meeting marked the first time the runners and Tell Every Amazing Lady® staff gathered together virtually and discussed what it meant to run for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. T.E.A.L.® staff educated the team on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, and the significance of their choice to run with Tell Every Amazing Lady®. 

T.E.A.L.®’s CEO Speaks at Meyer Cancer Center 360

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The Meyer Cancer Center regularly meets to discuss different topics. On July 17th, 2023 the MCC 360 was held at the Cornell campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital and focused on Hereditary Cancers. As a member of the Meyer Cancer Center Community Advisory Board, T.E.A.L.®’s CEO; Pamela was asked to speak on behalf of her personal and professional experience with hereditary cancers. Other panelists of this information session included: Dr. David Fishman-Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ravi Sharaf- Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, Dr. Melissa Frey- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Steven Lipkin- Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor of Medicine, Dr.Kristy Brown- Associate Professor of Biochemistry in Medicine. The informative event was Moderated by Dr. Kevin Holcomb- Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. community.

T.E.A.L.® Attends the Prospect Park Community Committee Summer Social

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On July 13th, 2023 representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended the Prospect Park Community Committee Summer Social hosted by BRIC at the Lena Horne Bandshell. It was a free outdoor music and dance festival, where many came and engaged with and supported the Prospect Park community, while enjoying live music and dance. This community event allowed representatives from T.E.A.L.® connect with the community and spread awareness as they educated the public by handing out awareness/walk cards, and by interacting with many different community groups and members.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Council Member Riley’s Olinville Old Timers Celebration.

On July 8th, 2023, representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended an event hosted by Council Member Kevin Riley. The event entitled Olinville Old Timers Celebration took place at Agnes Haywood Playground in Bronx, NY. This community event allowed representatives from T.E.A.L.® to connect with the community and spread awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. 

P.S. 192 Helps Provide Interactive T.E.A.L.® Community Center Window Display

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The T.E.A.L.® Community Center Amazing Lady Window Project was created through collaboration with T.E.A.L.® volunteer Solange and students at P.S. 192 – The Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry. Students created decorations for the windows, featuring a tree with heart-shaped flowers, that celebrate amazing ladies everywhere through interactive elements. The vibrant display captures the attention of passersby, who will be educated on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as they view the display. In addition to educational materials, a section of the window displays a QR code to a form where people can enter the name of a woman who’s name they’d like featured in the window. When a name is entered, the name will be added to the display. Visit https://forms.gle/R1ufUu1aCTURmtSX9 to submit a name for the display.

T.E.A.L.® Attends SHARE’s Getting our Fair SHARE 2023 Conference to End Health Disparities

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On June 21st, 2023 T.E.A.L.®’s Community Programs Manager –Kyrsten attended SHARE’s Getting our Fair SHARE 2023 Conference to End Health Disparities. The two day conference took place at the New York Marriott Downtown in Manhattan. Healthcare professionals and advocates from all over came together to understand what health disparities exist within women’s oncology and discussed ways in which we can all work to decrease health disparities. Through this conference Kyrsten was able to connect with other healthcare professionals and inform them of the life saving work T.E.A.L.® does to raise awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as the support given to patients, survivors and caregivers.

T.E.A.L.® Attends the Lehman College Community Health Fair in the Bronx

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On June 16th representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended the first ever Lehman College Community Health Fair, sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz’s office. The fair was held in the Lehman College cafeteria. Those in attendance included Councilman Eric Dinowitz from District 11, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz pictured above, as well as community members and college students. Those in attendance were educated on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as on the importance of genetics and genetic testing.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Health Fair in Jamaica, Queens

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On June 11th, 2023 representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended Shelter Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church Health and Wellness Fair. The fair was held in the church’s parking lot in Jamaica, Queens. Those who attended were educated on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as well as the genetic link between ovarian cancers and other cancers such as breast and colon cancer.

T.E.A.L. ® Spreads Awareness at Brooklyn 5th Avenue Pride Festival

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T.E.A.L.® had a great time attending Brooklyn’s 5th Avenue Pride Festival on June 10th, 2023 in Park Slope Brooklyn. Representatives attended the event to help those with ovaries to become aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The representatives from T.E.A.L.® had a great time handing out T.E.A.L.®’s LGBTQIA resources page as well as our awareness cards listing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to those who attended the festival.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Brooklyn Pride 5K Run

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On June 10th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® representatives attended the Brooklyn Pride 5K Run in Park Slope, Brooklyn. During the morning’s 5K run, materials promoting the 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration were distributed to runners to encourage their participation in September’s 5K run for ovarian cancer. Those who received promotional materials had the opportunity to learn more about the services Tell Every Amazing Lady® has to offer.

T.E.A.L.® Attends I.S. 59Q Community Health Fair

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On May 20th, 2023, T.E.A.L.® attended the I.S. 59Q Community Health, Educational, Employment, and Entrepreneurial Resources Fair. The event took place in the cafeteria at Springfield Gardens Intermediate School 59 in Springfield Gardens, NY. T.E.A.L.® shared ovarian cancer awareness and education materials with attendees, including students. T.E.A.L.® is incredibly thankful for this opportunity to share our resources with the Queens community.

 T.E.A.L.® Featured in Brooklyn Paper

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On May 10th, 2023 an article featuring T.E.A.L.® was posted. The article is entitled:  ‘Tell everyone who has ever been born with ovaries’: TEAL raises awareness, spreads support on World Ovarian Cancer Day. The article highlights the World Ovarian Cancer Day Event that was held at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn NY. The article also highlights the work T.E.A.L.® does to raise awareness for ovarian cancer as well as the support T.E.A.L.® offers to ovarian cancer patients, survivors, and their families. To read the full article please click here. 

P.S. 192 School Presentation in Borough Park, Brooklyn

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Long time volunteer for T.E.A.L.® and Parent Coordinator at PS/IS 192, Solange worked with  T.E.A.L.®’s CEO and Co-Founder to share educational materials in 3 languages to parents of students at PS/IS 192 in Borough Park, Brooklyn on May 9, 2023. They shared the importance of women’s health and genetics information to the faculty, staff, and students of PS/IS 192. By educating people on the importance of women’s health they’ll be able to look for warning signs of ovarian cancer and share information they learn with other women.

News 12 Covers T.E.A.L®’s World Ovarian Cancer Day Celebration

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World Ovarian Cancer Day was on May 8th, 2023. To celebrate, T.E.A.L.® hosted distinguished guests, including Dr. Kevin Holcomb, Steve Buscemi,  Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, Deputy Commissioner of Family and Child Health Dr. Leslie Hayes, survivors, and community members at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope Brooklyn, NY. Nancy Irizarry, one of T.E.A.L.® ‘s board members and ovarian cancer survivor shared her story and fight against the disease. Irizarry shared the importance of understanding the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, how early detection is the key in battling this disease, and the importance of genetics and genetic testing. T.E.A.L.® thanks News12 for covering this event and for providing awareness to all of its viewers on this important day!

Pix 11 Covered T.E.A.L.® Spreading Awareness for World Ovarian Cancer Day

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On May 8th, T.E.A.L.® celebrated World Ovarian Cancer Day. T.E.A.L.® ‘s CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery shared the importance of this day, surrounded by distinguished guests, including Dr. Kevin Holcomb, Steve Buscemi,  Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, Deputy Commissioner of Family and Child Health Dr. Leslie Hayes, survivors, and community members. T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope Brooklyn, NY. Pamela shared her story about her sister, Louisa M. McGregor and how her diagnosis motivated them to start T.E.A.L.®. In addition, she shared the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, how crucial early detection of the disease is, and the importance of genetics and genetic testing. T.E.A.L.® thanks Pix11 news for covering this event and for providing awareness to all of its viewers on this important day!

T.E.A.L.® Celebrates World Ovarian Cancer Day

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May 8th, 2023 was World Ovarian Cancer Day. To celebrate, T.E.A.L.® invited community members, elected officials and other prestigious guests to the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Park Slope Brooklyn, NY. Those who attended the event had the opportunity to connect with one another and share their stories of how ovarian cancer has impacted their lives. It was a day full of awareness; everyone who attended left with the understanding that knowledge of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer is critical to early detection of the disease. It was an amazing event and we are so grateful to those who attended and helped to make it as special as it was!

T.E.A.L.® Spreads Awareness All Throughout Staten Island During Bike Blessing and Poker Fun Run

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On May 6th, 2023 the H.O.G. Chapter 3940 hosted a Bike Blessing & Poker Run Fundraiser at Harley Davidson of Staten Island.  Proceeds from the event benefit Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer, also known as T.EA.L.®.  Harley Davidson was the starting and ending point of the Poker Run.  Live music and a bike blessing kicked off the fun.  Participants rode to 4 other stops across Staten Island to pick up their poker cards. The stops included; O’Neill’s Bar and Grill, Z2 Diner, Beans & Leaves, and Rabs Bowling Alley. Each poker stop had a T.EA.L.® table with awareness materials manned by a T.EA.L.® staff member or volunteer.  Ending back at Harley Davidson, the rider with the best hand wins!  The event helped raise awareness across Staten Island with riders wearing T.EA.L.® T shirts, banners at every stop and reaching not only participants but local communities.

T.E.A.L.® Is Back in Person!!

The Covid-19 Pandemic hit T.E.A.L.® hard causing us to pause a lot of our programs. Prior to the pandemic the T.E.A.L.® Community Center was a place open to the public to come learn about ovarian cancer. It was a resource to the community as well as ovarian cancer patients and survivors. During the pandemic we had to pause all in-person activities at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn, NY. On Friday April 28th, 2023, we were ecstatic to host one of our first in-person educational public workshop in over two years! The workshop entitled Healthy Living with Kitchen Medicine was hosted by the amazing Carolyn Jones, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Bereavement Chaplain. Those who attended the workshop learned about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as the health benefits of 12 different herbs and spices. It was a great event full of health and wellness. We are looking forward to hosting more in person workshops at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Brooklyn College Health and Wellness Festival

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On April 27th 2023 T.E.A.L.® took part in Brooklyn College’s Health and Wellness Festival. The Festival took place on the college’s West Quad in Brooklyn, NY. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® connected with students and faculty to discuss the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It was great to be back on Brooklyn College’s campus!

T.E.A.L.® Representatives Attended RMA’s Egg Freezing & Preservation Event

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On April 26, 2023, T.E.A.L.® representatives attended RMA’s Egg Freezing & Preservation Event at their Brooklyn location. This event featured a panel discussion with reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and care advocates, speaking about the preservation process, access to preservation technologies, and the future of reproductive medicine. RMA offers services to help support and guide people to their family-building goals.

T.E.A.L.® Spreads Awareness on NYU Campus

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On April 25th, 2023 representatives from T.E.A.L.® had an informative tabling session on New York Universities Campus in Manhattan in the school’s Palladium Building. T.E.A.L.® was able to spread awareness on the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer to students and faculty. T.E.A.L.® also used this opportunity to launch their community needs assessment with the goal of enhancing women’s health services and their accessibility. Students walked away from the event with lifesaving education as well information on the various ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.®.

T.E.A.L.® attends Thrive’s Bigger Than Beauty Launch

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Tell Every Amazing Lady® has been a long term partner with Thrive Causemetics. T.E.A.L.®, one of the first NYC Giving Partners with Thrive, was honored to have our CEO and Co-Founder, Pamela Esposito-Amery, attend the launch event of their new skincare line Bigger Than Beauty. One of Thrive’s missions is to uplift and empower people battling cancer through the power of cosmetics. Their support and donations to T.E.A.L.® in the past have allowed us to do just that! Featured here: Thrive founder Karissa Bodner and Tell Every Amazing Lady® Co-Founder Pamela Esposito-Amery

Tell Every Amazing Lady® joined Mount Sinai’s 6th Annual Public Health Virtual Career Fair

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Tell Every Amazing Lady® joined Mount Sinai’s 6th Annuals Public Health Virtual Career Fair on April 19th, 2023 to connect with students interested in learning about ovarian cancer and non-profits. Public Health students were able to connect with our staff one-on-one over video to learn about how to get involved with Tell Every Amazing Lady® and how they could be instrumental in helping promote our mission. An awareness presentation about our programs was part of the online program.

T.E.A.L.® Presents at Annual Oncology Networking Conference

On April 14th, 2023 Tell Every Amazing Lady® took part in the Annual Oncology Networking conference virtually; through zoom. This event was hosted by The Red Door Society; a great organization that T.E.A.L.® has had the pleasure of collaborating with in the past. T.E.A.L.®’s CEO and Co-Founder Pamela Esposito Amery had the opportunity to present T.E.A.L.®’s resources and programs to the group of representatives from various healthcare institutions. This was a great opportunity to learn about the various resources available to ovarian cancer patients and survivors.

T.E.A.L.® Attends CB14 Annual Youth Conference

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On April 3rd ,2023 representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended the CB 14 Annual Youth Conference at Brooklyn College; in Brooklyn, NY. 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.

T.E.A.L.® Spreads Ovarian Cancer Awareness at Crossfit Gym

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On April 1st, 2023 Thrive Crossfit in Staten Island NY hosted T.E.A.L.® for a day of workout and awareness. Members of the gym took part in the ‘Teal Warrior’ partner exercise. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® had the opportunity to speak to the members about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer. The representatives also had the opportunity to discuss the importance of genetic testing in reducing your risk. Lastly, the members got to learn about T.E.A.L.®’s free weekly Energy Healing and Meditation Workshop and how they can attend weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-9:30am EST.

T.E.A.L.® On Campus at NYU

Our very own Pamela Esposito-Amery was a panelist at the Careers in Social Impact Panel and Networking Night at NYU Wasserman Center. The in-person event was well attended by undergraduate and graduate students seeking career development opportunities. Each panelist had the opportunity to share their story and more about their company. Students learned more about our programs and opportunities on how to get involved.

Metropolis Lions Club Invites Tell Every Amazing Lady® to Present

Tell Every Amazing Lady®’S CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery was the guest speaker at the 20K1 Metropolis Lions Club’s March 26th, 2023, board meeting which was attended by over 20 members at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Topics discussed included signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer, ways to get involved in the work we do, upcoming events, and family genetics.

T.E.A.L.® Attends Health Hub for a Second Time

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On March 23rd, 2023 representatives from T.E.A.L.® attended The National Black Leadership Coalition on Health: Health Hub for a second time. The representatives gave out awareness and educational materials to those who attended. The Health Hub takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from  at Saint Phillips Church in Harlem NY.

United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Runner from Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® featured in Nassau Illustrated

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Henry Mulholland, a runner on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, was featured in the March 22nd, 2023 edition of the Nassau Illustrated. The Long Island-based newspaper highlighted Henry’s fundraising journey in honor of his mother, Mary Pat, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer. Henry raised over $60,000 for Tell Every Amazing Lady®.

T.E.A.L.® Presents to Students at High School for Health Professions and Human Services

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On March 21st, 2023 T.E.A.L.® staff presented to high school students at The Highschool for Health Professions and Human Services in Manhattan, NY. During the presentations staff had the opportunity to educate the students on the signs, symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer as well as educating them on the importance of understanding their family history and genetics as it pertains to ovarian, breast, and colon cancer. The students also learned about the vast opportunities to get involved with T.E.A.L.® through volunteering, internships, and our T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador Program.

Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® Cheers on Runners During United Airlines NYC 2023 Half Marathon

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Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® was thrilled to cheer on our charity runners as they ran the 13.1-mile 2023 United Airlines New York City Half Marathon on March 19th, 2023. Staff and supporters spotted the runners in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, where we spread ovarian cancer awareness with handheld signs and teal pom poms. This year’s team was one of our largest with 17 runners. Our amazing charity runners collectively raised over $100,000 in the fight against ovarian cancer.

T.E.A.L.®’s Community Program Manager Speaks on Women’s Health Panel

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On Saturday March 18th, 2023 T.E.A.L.®’s Community Program Manager– Kyrsten, sat on a panel of women’s health professionals at Saint Phillips Church in Harlem NY to discuss issues surrounding women’s health. The event which was titled “What About My Body and Mind” was organized by The National Black Leadership Coalition on Health. During the panel Kyrsten spoke about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer. Kyrsten also provided valuable education on genetics and the role genetic testing plays in early detection of ovarian cancer.

T.E.A.L.® Featured in NYU Wasserman Blog Post

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On March 16th, 2023 T.E.A.L.® was featured in NYU’s Wasserman Blog in a post entitled A look inside a women’s health nonprofit during Women’s History Month. The post discusses the work T.E.A.L.® does year round to improve health outcomes of women all over the United States. The blog post also describes what it is like working for a women’s health non profit as well as helpful tips for those who are considering a career in non profit work. You can read the whole blog post at https://nyuwassermanblog.com/2023/03/16/a-look-inside-a-womens-health-nonprofit-during-womens-history-month/

Healthy Women- National Action Plan Coalition Meeting

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Our CEO, Pamela is part of the Healthy Women- National Action Plan which  sheds light on the unique needs and challenges and opportunities women face as they age. Check out this press release announcing this initiative to find solutions to address unique challenges and needs facing midlife women’s health.

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T.E.A.L.® attends Pratt Spring Career Fair

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It was great to be back in person on campus at the Pratt Institute Spring Career Fair in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on March 3rd, 2023. Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s booth allowed us to connect and engage with students and faculty to highlight women’s health awareness as well as opportunities available at the foundation. 

Purposefully Pretty Volunteers Help out at T.E.A.L.® Community Center

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On February 25th, 2023 Volunteers from Purposefully Pretty Inc. offered their services at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn. PurposefullyPretty Inc. is a non-for-profit organization seeking to reach out to, teach and inspire young women of color between the ages of 11-19, to identify and pursue their purpose.The volunteers helped with prepping our survivor program inventory for our next generation of survivor kits. It was so great having the opportunity to work with these young women again as well as provide them with valuable education on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

T.E.A.L.® attends the 2023 Annual Midwinter Lions Convention

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On Saturday, February 18th, 2023 T.E.A.L.® attended the 2023 Annual Midwinter 20K1 Lions Convention at Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® saw some familiar faces at the event as well as had the opportunity to connect with many new members of the 20K1 Lions Clubs around NYC. Those who attended learned about our upcoming events and programs and left with education and awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. 

T.E.A.L.® Attends National Black Leadership Coalition on Health’s Weekly Health Hub

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Every Tuesday and Thursday the National Black Leadership Coalition on Health hosts a Health Hub at Saint Philips Church in Harlem, NY. On February 16th, 2023 T.E.A.L.® attended the health hub to deliver education and awareness on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Representatives from T.E.A.L.® had the opportunity to speak with the locals in the neighborhood on the resources that T.E.A.L.® offers. We are looking forward to attending the Health Hub again in March! 

T.E.AL.® Presents to Kean University Graduate Genetic Counseling Students

Tell Every Amazing Lady hosted Kean University Genetic Counseling Graduate Students for a virtual presentation about ovarian cancer diagnosis and risk factors, as well as support and resources available through T.E.A.L.® on February 15th, 2023. The students also had the chance to learn about the many ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.®. Students who were interested in T.E.A.L.®’s mission will have the opportunity to intern with us this upcoming summer.

Kendra Scott SoHo hosts Shop and Sip Event for T.E.A.L.®

Kendra Scott’s SoHo, Manhattan location hosted a Shop and Sip event benefiting T.E.A.L.® on February 10th, 2023. Representatives and volunteers from T.E.A.L.® attended the event and handed out fliers and awareness cards in the streets of SoHo. Those who shopped at Kendra Scott Soho during the event left with valuable awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. A portion of the sales from the day went to the benefit of T.E.A.L.® with a total of $593 being donated to the organization. 

T.E.A.L.® attends CB14’s 11th Annual Nonprofit Round-table

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T.E.A.L.® had the privilege of attending CB14’s 11th Annual Nonprofit Roundtable at East Midwood Jewish Center in Brooklyn on February 9th, 2023. This event was a great opportunity for T.E.A.L.® to build connections with other local non profit organizations. T.E.A.L.®’s community program manager had the opportunity to speak on behalf of T.E.A.L.®’s programs and accomplishments. 

T.E.A.L.® hosts Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® United Airlines NYC Half members

Runners came together at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center in Brooklyn and on Zoom for a breakfast and informational session on January 28th, 2023. T.E.A.L.® staff chatted about the upcoming United Airlines NYC Half and shared awareness about ovarian cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® does. Although the race isn’t until March 19th, 2023, Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® has already raised over $60,000 for T.E.A.L.®’s programs!