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MIOCA thanks the Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation

February 03 | 2015
MIOCA is proud to announce that six women will receive funds from the Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation to attend Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. on March 9-10. One hundred women from across the country will meet with legislators to discuss the critical need for funding of ovarian cancer research and education programs. In total, ten women from Michigan will advocate on behalf of the many survivors in the state.  Janet Schuler, one of the award recipients, states, "I am so honored to have received one of the scholarships. It is really a tremendous gift which the Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation provides to us as survivors. I am excited to travel with other MIOCA supporters and to advocate in D.C." 
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Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.

January 05 | 2015
Contact:  Pam Dahlmann mioca.org@gmail.com Join survivors, caregivers and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in Washington, DC, to advocate for the programs and research that pave the way for better treatments for ovarian cancer. Your elected officials need to hear from YOU in 2015 to ensure that ovarian cancer research and education programs remain a Congressional priority.  Registration is free. Attendees are responsible for travel and lodging costs in Washington D.C. Don't miss out!  Registration closes January 31, 2015. Click here to register.  For help with travel and lodging expenses, please submit an application for the Lori Haber Buckfire Advocacy Travel Scholarship.  Completed applications are due by Sunday, January 25. 

MIOCA Announces Geri Fournier Ovarian Cancer Research Grant Opportunity

November 02 | 2014
To accomplish the significant goals of discovering an early detection test for ovarian cancer or developing improved treatments, researchers must be provided with the resources necessary to pursue innovative ideas.   MIOCA is committed to collaborating with ovarian cancer researchers by allocating funds to support research here in the state of Michigan.  We are proud to announce the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance Geri Fournier Ovarian Cancer Research Grant. The submission deadline is now closed.  Thanks to all of the researchers who recently applied for MIOCA's grant funding.  Watch for an announcement to come soon.

Turn the Village Teal Video Shared by JoAnne Purtan

October 05 | 2014
MIOCA's Turn the Village Teal event provided the opportunity for survivors and supporters to celebrate survival and pay tribute those women who have died from ovarian cancer.  MIOCA was honored to have WXYZ's JoAnne Purtan join us for the day.  JoAnne was inspired by what she saw and created this video of the event.

Livonia "Civic Center" turned teal for September

September 13 | 2014
Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer is one goal of Livonia resident Margaret Kapolnek's with the addition of some new, temporary decor at Livonia's Civic Center campus. Teal ribbons, which have been going up in towns across the country for eight years, is a national awareness project done locally by the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance, which places the ribbons in cities and townships all throughout Michigan during September.  To read entire article, click here

MIOCA Turns the Village Teal to raise awareness - as seen on WXYZ

September 12 | 2014
(WXYZ) - September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Each year, the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance "Turns the Village Teal" to raise awareness about the disease. MIOCA's president Pam Dahlmann and secretary Michelle Shepherd joined us on 7 Action News This Morning on 20 to talk about the effort. You can watch the entire interview here

Shake Your Teal Feather to fight ovarian cancer

September 07 | 2014
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Grab those sneakers and bust out your teal clothing because next weekend is the Shake Your Teal Feather Fun Run/Walk to fight ovarian cancer. The fundraiser, benefitting the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance, is Saturday at 2 p.m. at the John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids. Organizer Drew Parker talked about the event and the need to become involved.  Listen to what Drew has to say about the event and why he works with others to create a great day for attendees.  Register now for Shake Your Teal Feathers!

Locals turn Northville teal to raise awareness

August 21 | 2014
Northville residents Terrie Karebian and Vicky Van Gorder have different stories in getting diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but they share the same battle to raise awareness and help others. To get the message out they kicked off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month a little early and participated in the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance / Turn the Towns Teal (R) event by wrapping teal-colored ribbons on light poles around downtown Northville. “We want others to have a better understanding of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and its diagnosis,” said Karebian on Aug. 18 before placing the ribbons along Main and Center streets. “It’s important to us on a very personal level and that’s why we are here today to begin raising even more awareness.”  Read full article here.

Calling all volunteers...Teal Ribbons coming to a neighborhood near you!

August 18 | 2014
Once again MIOCA is partnering with Turn the Towns Teal to raise awareness during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Survivors and MIOCA supporters will be tying teal ribbons in many cities and towns across the state.  Pam Dahlmann, MIOCA president, states, "It is so important we make the most of this opportunity to educate and raise awareness of ovarian cancer.  For thirty days each year, we want a sea of teal."  The teal ribbons often provide a catalyst for conversation as people on the street ask for more information.  To tie ribbons in your area, please click here to see the schedule and contact information.
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