News and Events
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a news release on September 11, 2009, announcing that they have cleared a test that can help detect ovarian cancer in a pelvic mass that is already known to require surgery. The test, called OVA1, helps patients and health care professionals decide what type of surgery should be done and by whom. For more information, go to www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm182057.htm.
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation is a nonprofit organization that assists women who are currently undergoing treatment for any kind of cancer. Each applicant will receive four complimentary professional home cleanings, one per month for four consecutive months. There are over 570 partnering maid services across the United States and Canada. More information can be found on their web site, www.cleaningforareason.org.
L'Oreal Paris will donate 5% from the retail price of any product purchased in the Color of Hope Cosmetics Collection to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (up to $160,000). Visit www.LorealColorOfHope.com to view the collection and for more information.
Kelly Ripa and Electrolux are once again working together to support ovarian cancer research. Each time you create a "virtual banana split" on www.kelly-confidential.com, Electrolux will donate $1.00 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. And you'll be entered to win a daily $50 prize and the grand prize--a stand-alone refrigerator and freezer from Electrolux.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every day during the month of September, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition will showcase on their web site, www.ovarian.org, a new celebrity, athlete, doctor, survivor, or supporter speaking about his or her experience with ovarian cancer. The segments are brief, ranging from 45 seconds to 2 minutes, and are called, "September Speaks."
Recent Erna's Hope Events:
Thank you to Johnston RV for allowing Erna's Hope to sell our bracelets and distribute our literature at their RV shows at Greece Ridge Mall, January 22-24, 2010, and Total Sports Experience, February 19-21, 2010. Johnston RV not only supported Erna's Hope but also one of their coworkers who is an ovarian cancer survivor and joined us a few months ago.
A beautiful "Whisper of Hope Inspiration Quilt," made by Melissa Morgante, was raffled to benefit Erna's Hope on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010. Many thanks to Melissa and all who bought raffle tickets, and congratulations to Dawn Marie Conticelli, who was the lucky winner.
Erna's Hope staffed a booth at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18, 2010.
Members of the Roc City Roller Derby generously donated their time and talents to Erna's Hope by joining us to make bracelets on August 13, 2010. You're welcome to join us anytime!
Future Erna's Hope 2010 Events:
For more information, please contact us at info@ErnasHope.org. We welcome your support and participation!