Show your support for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this September by joining TEAL for their first virtual month-long national event.The COVID-19 Pandemic has created projections of increased late stage cancer numbers. We are all coming together to fight ovarian cancer including underserved communities by spreading awareness, raising funds for urgent and critical research, and celebrating the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and their families.

This year will mark the tenth time I'll be returning (virtually) on "Lorraine's Team" in honor of my mom who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2007. I am in the process of putting together a team and would love it if you could walk/run with us or make a donation toward ovarian cancer research. The event will take place throughout September, and you can join us from anywhere.

To join our team, register as virtual walkers, runners, or bikers at https://events.elitefeats.com/tealovarian21. Our team name is Lorraine's Team. After you register, you can set up a fundraising page (not a requirement) on JustGiving (instructions can be found at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/september).

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women. In 2021, about 21,410 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and about 13,770 women will die from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in later stages, when the prognosis is poor. However, if diagnosed and treated early, the five-year survival rate is over 90%. That is why it is imperative that the early signs and symptoms of the disease are recognized, not only by women, but by their families and the healthcare community.