Updated: Sunday, August 03, 2008 11:12:11 AM

NOTE: The ovarian cancer patchwork quilts and the ovarian cancer yo-yo quilts are available for events. Contact Ovarian Cancer National Alliance for scheduling by calling 202-331-1332.

SECOND NOTE: If you have an ovca related event that you would like listed in the newsletter, please send info to Donald Melancon, PO Box 7948, Amarillo, TX 79114 or e-mail to ovcanews@aol.com  at least 6-8 weeks in advance. For inclusion on this web site, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the event.

YEAR 2008 EVENTS

AUGUST 2008

23 -Cleveland, OH   OROC (OutRun Ovarian Cancer)  5th Annual  5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Family Fun Run.  Rally begins at 8:00 a.m.  Run/Walk starts and finishes at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.  In support of ovarian cancer awareness, bring your family and friends and join us on the most rockin'  5K course in Northeast Ohio.  We'll have live music, family activities, prize drawings and great t-shirts.  Ovarian cancer survivors will be honored and will receive a special gift.  For more information go to http://www.oroc.org, or  http://www.hermescleveland.com,  or call 440.915.5388

23 –Wichita, KS. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at the Sunflower Shelter in Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st N., Wichita, KS.  For more information visit http://www.active.com or http://www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

SEPTEMBER 2008

4-8, - Gold Creek, MT Camp Mak-A-Dream 12th Annual Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Retreat. This retreat is held annually at Camp Mak-A-Dream in association with the Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Foundation.  Women with ovarian cancer who are in any stage of cancer therapy are welcome. Registration for the five-day retreat is limited to a maximum of 65 women on a first come, first serve basis. Fee for the 2008 retreat will be $150.00 for each participant. The reduced cost, as well as a limited number of scholarships, are possible through the Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Foundation underwriting a substantial portion of each participant's registration fee.

·                      Women who are currently undergoing cancer treatment are welcome.

·                      Medical staff are available during the retreat.

For Registration forms; please contact Jennifer Benton at: jennifer@campdream.org or call (406)549-5987 to get on the Ovarian Cancer Retreat mailing list.

Transportation to Montana for these retreats is not included in the registration fee; however, if you are flying into Missoula, Montana, we will pick you up at the Missoula airport and transport you to and from the camp facility in Gold Creek (which is approximately 65 miles east of Missoula).

1-30 - New Jersey The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation- Turn the Town Teal Campaign Volunteers from throughout the state are needed to hang teal ribbons for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Please contact Ann Marie Drella at the KOH main number (973) 644-0500 or by e-mail at amdrella@yahoo.com. For more information see www.kohnj.org.

6 -- LOS ANGELES, CA. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer will be held Saturday morning, September 6^th. For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

7 -- DAYTON, OH. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held at Sunday morning, September 7^th at Dayton History at Carillon Park, Dayton, OH.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

13 -- PHILADELPHIA, PA. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held at Saturday morning at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.  For more information, visit www.phillyovariancancerwalk.kintera.org. 

14 -- PITTSBURGH, PA. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held at Sunday morning, North Park – Pearce Mill Road – Boathouse.  For more information, visit www.active.com or www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

14 -- NASHUA, NH. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Sunday morning, at Mine Falls Park in Nashua.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx. 

14 -- PROVIDENCE, RI. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Sunday morning at Roger Williams Park, Providence. For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

14 - Morristown, NJ  The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Morris County Walkathon will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Loantaka Brook Reservation, (South St. entrance, Morristown, NJ). Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 am. There will be one, three and five-mile routes and walkers are welcome to bring their dogs for an additional $10.  Sign up now: By contacting us at (973) 644-0500, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm

14 – Studio City, CA Join the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California and Travis Stork from the Bachelor and CBS’s new fall show “The Doctors” at the 10^th Annual 3K/5KWalk/Run, 10K Run and Kiddie Run for awareness and hope to benefit Ovarian Cancer. The event will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the CBS Studio Center at 4024 Radford Avenue in Studio City. To register or for further information, please visit the website: http://www.ovariancancercalifornia.com.

20 -- OMAHA, NE. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning, at Zorinsky Park (156^th & F Streets) Omaha, NE.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

20 -- LONG ISLAND, NY. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at Wantagh Park, Wantagh, NY. For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

20 -- TOLEDO, OH. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at University of Toledo Medical Center, Health Science Campus, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

20 -- SACRAMENTO, CA. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at the UC Davis Cancer Center in Sacramento, CA.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

21 - Lyndhurst, NJ  The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Lyndhurst/Bergen County Walkathon will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 AM. The walk will take place at the Richard DeKorte Park, Valleybrook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ and will include One, three and five-mile routes. (Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the park.) Sign up now: By contacting us at (201) 933-0008, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm

21 -- SOUTH BOSTON, MA. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Sunday morning at Marine Park on Day Blvd, South Boston, MA For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx. 

21 -- WEST ORANGE, NJ. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Sunday morning at Township Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange. For more information, visit www.active.com or  www.WalkForOvarianCancer.com

21 – COLUMBUS, OHIO. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Sunday morning at Westerville Community Center, Westerville, Ohio.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

23 - Des Moines, IA -  National Ovarian Cancer Coalition  (NOCC) - Iowa Chapter, in cooperation with Mercy Cancer Center, present the Third Annual Break the Silence Ovarian Cancer Conference 7am – 4pm in the auditorium of the East Tower at Mercy, Level A.  Details on cost and CEU’s will be available by mid summer.  Several speakers will be featured, including gynecological oncologists Dr. Turner of Des Moines and Dr. Buekers of Iowa City.   For details or to register, contact Mercy Cancer center at 1-888-221-4849 or 515-643-8206.  www.ovarian.org (click on Iowa).

27 - Avon, NJ  Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Avon/Monmouth County Walkathon will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 AM . The walk will take place 600 Ocean Avenue, Avon-by-the-Sea on the Boardwalk, Avon and will include one, three and five-mile routes. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the boardwalk Sign up now: By contacting us at (732) 280-2007, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm.

27 - Des Moines, IA –  In memory of loved ones lost to and in honor of those surviving ovarian cancer, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – Iowa Chapter will hold its Third Annual NOCC-Iowa Candlelight Vigil at 6:30 p.m. at Nollen Plaza, downtown.  There will be a brief program, music by Ankeny musician Mary McAdams, and an opportunity for those attending to announce the name of their loved one.  The vigil is held rain or shine and lasts about an hour.  Open to the public.  No registration required.  For additional information, contact the NOCC-IA resource line at 515-289-0871 or visit www.ovarian.org and click on Iowa.

27 –DFW Metroplex, TX. NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at the Baylor Regional Medical Center, Grapevine, Texas.  For more information, visit www.dfwovarian.org.

27 -- CINCINNATI, OH /NORTHERN KENTUCKY, NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH.  For more information, visit www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.

27 -- SAN ANTONIO, TX, NOCC and PureOlogy Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer, will be held Saturday morning at McAllister Park, Pavilion #4, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd.  For more information, visit www.active.com or www.ovarian.org/WalkMarathon.aspx.