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OVATIONS FOR THE CURE OF OVARIAN CANCER IS MAKING A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE,
BUT STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP.
Ovarian cancer:
- Will be diagnosed more than 190,000 times worldwide in 2010
- Will be diagnosed 21,880 times in the United States this year alone
- Is hard to detect and equally difficult to diagnose, because symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, difficulty eating and urinary urgency or frequency are problems any woman may experience at any given moment
- Claims more deaths than any other gynecological cancer
- Takes the lives of 3 out of every 4 women diagnosed with the disease
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer:
- Was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in April of 2006 by Patricia Franchi Flaherty, who lived with the disease for nine years
- Is dedicated to supporting the research, patient wellness programs and awareness of ovarian cancer
- Recognizes that early detection of ovarian cancer is the best way to improve survival
- Has raised over $1.4 million for ovarian cancer research, including funding directed toward the Desensitization Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Has distributed ¼ million ovarian cancer patient awareness brochures to hospitals and doctors’ offices nationwide
- Has changed the lives of over 3,000 ovarian cancer patients through its Happy Feet program
Ovations funding for ovarian cancer:
- Supports the work of scientists and physicians in their efforts to better understand, treat and cure ovarian cancer
- Provides direct financial support for revolutionary programs at the following institutions:
Your contribution/partnership:
- Helps us even the odds against ovarian cancer
- Will have a lasting impact on the future of ovarian cancer and the women facing it
- Demonstrates your social consciousness, humanitarianism and philanthropic generosity among
your associates and shareholders
Ovations events and programs:
- Offer numerous sponsorship opportunities at every level
- Have a lasting impact on the future of ovarian cancer and the women facing it
- Provide countless ways to make a tax-deductible donation linking your name or corporate identity
to a cause that’s improving the future for thousands of women
