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In December of 1989, Gail Hayward, a 47-year old woman was diagnosed
with stage III ovarian cancer. Although her physicians told her
that the disease would most likely be fatal within two years,
Gail survived for ten and a half years. Gail passed away on Mother's
Day in May of 2000. During those 10 years of Gail's life, she
built what is now known as the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
(NOCC). In 1995 the NOCC was incorporated
as the country's first comprehensive organization dedicated
to ovarian cancer awareness and education. The NOCC developed
a national hotline, website, and initiated the National September
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign. Within two years of its incorporation,
NOCC was acknowledged as the leading educational and informational
organization on ovarian cancer. NOCC established a prestigious
national medical advisory board and board of directors from
around the country to support the development and management
of the organization. Today there are over 45 NOCC Divisions
across the United States.
Detailed information about the national
organization, the NOCC, can be found at their website, www.ovarian.org.
LINKS
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For those of you that love to shop online, visit iGive,
where every purchase supports the fight against ovarian cancer.
You can shop at all your favorite online stores, including
JCPenney, OshKosh, Road Runner Sports, Sears, just to name a few.
Visit the website of the Dallas-Fort
Worth Division of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
. Whether you already have ovarian
cancer, know someone who does, or have been fortunate thus far
to not be touched by this disease, knowledge about the disease
is a powerful tool for you. We encourage all women to learn
about this disease.
NOCC
is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education
organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first
toll free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN) and
maintains the most comprehensive website for ovarian cancer
support in the world. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
is a tax-exempt charitable organization under IRS code 501 (c)(3).
In 2001, 82% of all contributions supported program services.
The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
is pursuing research as to causes of familial ovarian cancer.
The goal is to identify new genes associated with familial ovarian
cancer, improving genetic and psychosocial counseling for individuals
and families and to characterize lifestyle choices that reduce
ovarian cancer risk in women who may be more susceptible to
the disease.
Hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind cards that can be used as announcements,
thank you notes, or “in memory of” cards for those
who have struggled with ovarian or breast cancer can be ordered
from Notecards
by Mer.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Merrae’s beautiful
ovarian cancer cards will benefit the NOCC.
Chemo
Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization
dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those
undergoing treatment for cancer. Chemo Angels believe that people
who are going through the physical, emotional and mental rigors
of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or other cancer therapies
deserve special treatment! The common denominator of Chemo Angels
volunteers is a desire to brighten the lives of cancer patients
while they are going through this challenging time. Visit the
Chemo Angels website if you would like to make a difference
or if you know somebody who would benefit from having a Chemo
Angel in their life!
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