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 with America's comfort food favorites. Each time you select your favorite comfort food on www.kelly-confidential.com, Electrolux will donate $1.00 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. And you'll be entered to win an Electrolux Induction Cooktop.
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and Avon Books is urging their authors and readers to learn about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and to help spread the "K.I.S.S. and Teal" message. Avon Books has made an initial donation of $25,000 to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. And—with your help—Avon Books has also committed to donating 25¢ from the sale of each book and eBook in the "K.I.S.S. and Teal" promotion between 8/30/2011 and 2/28/2012, up to an additional $25,000 toward programs that support ovarian cancer patients and their families. Visit www.avonromance.com/kissandteal for more information.
Recent Erna's Hope Events:
Women from First Presbyterian Church in Victor, NY, made bracelets and staffed a table for Erna's Hope at "Hang Around Victor Day" on September 11, 2010. After the event, Terryn Maybeck, a columnist for the Victor Post, wrote an article about Erna's Hope for that newspaper.
Erna's Hope participated again in NYS Senator Joseph Robach's Women's Wellness Conference on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Greece Ridge Mall, Rochester, NY.
We participated again in the 8th Annual Greater Rochester Women's Expo, Saturday, November 6, 2010, at The Dome Center, Monroe County Fairgrounds, where we met with hundreds of women who stopped by our booth.
A beautiful quilt made and donated by Pat Ferry and Barbara Mattern was raffled to benefit Erna's Hope on November 19, 2010. Many thanks to Pat and Barbara and all who bought raffle tickets, and congratulations to Michael Yendreski, who was the lucky winner.
Henrietta Post featured an article in the April 2011 edition about residents of Brentland Woods, a part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, who kindly make bracelets once a month for Erna's Hope.
Erna's Hope enjoyed meeting Roberts Wesleyan College students at their health fair on April 19, 2011.
We staffed a booth at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011.
For the fourth year, Erna's Hope participated in NYS Senator Joseph Robach's Women's Wellness Conference on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Greece Ridge Mall, Rochester, NY.
Erna's Hope was invited to staff a booth at the Greece, NY, Northwest Family YMCA "Fall Into Fashion" Fashion Show, September 17, 2011. Proceeds of the Fashion Show ticket sales will help provide YMCA memberships for cancer survivors and their families.
For the second year, we exhibited at the Family Health and Fitness Fair, Thursday, October 6, 2011, at the Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY.
Future Erna's Hope Events:
For more information, please contact us at info@ErnasHope.org. We welcome your support and participation!