Ovarian Cancer National Alliance » Events http://www.ovariancancer.org We work to save women's lives Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Webinar: Frankly Speaking About Ovarian Cancer http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/02/01/webinar-frankly-speaking-about-ovarian-cancer/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/02/01/webinar-frankly-speaking-about-ovarian-cancer/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:32:42 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=10173 Continue reading →]]> Join the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and Cancer Support Community for a lively and informative discussion focused on the unique challenges of women living with ovarian cancer. Topics may include: asking for help and communicating your needs; connecting with others; and relationships and intimacy. Those living with ovarian cancer, survivors, friends, family and supporters are welcome to join us for this discussion!

What: Frankly Speaking About Ovarian Cancer webinar
When: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Click the button below to reserve your Webinar seat now!
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]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/02/01/webinar-frankly-speaking-about-ovarian-cancer/feed/ 0 Midwest Regional Conference http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/01/06/midwest-regional-conference/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/01/06/midwest-regional-conference/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:10:59 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9990 Continue reading →]]> Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Midwest Regional Conference
March 10, 2012
JW Marriott
10 S West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Midwest Regional Conference will bring together survivors, caregivers and medical professionals to learn about local research and clinical trials, ways to be involved in this cause and quality of life issues. The conference will give attendees the opportunity to network and share their story with other ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers. Click here for a draft agenda.

Registration is $50 and covers breakfast, lunch and materials. To register, fill in the fields and click the button below or download the registration form and mail it with your payment. Please register by Friday, March 2, 2012.

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The Midwest Regional Conference is hosted by our Partner Members
Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Ovar’Coming Together
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio
Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

We have reserved some rooms at the JW Marriott at the discounted rate of $169 per night. Rooms must be reserved by February 8, 2012 to receive this rate. To reserve a room click here or call 866-704-6162 and mention you are with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance conference.

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2012/01/06/midwest-regional-conference/feed/ 0 Advocacy Day http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/12/13/advocacy-day-2/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/12/13/advocacy-day-2/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:23:33 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9868 Stay tuned for more information about Advocacy Day 2012!

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/12/13/advocacy-day-2/feed/ 0 Drug Shortages: Status and Next Steps Webinar http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/11/08/drug-shortages-status-and-next-steps-webinar/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/11/08/drug-shortages-status-and-next-steps-webinar/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:54:49 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9724 Continue reading →]]> In 2011, the United States experienced shortages of more than 200 drugs, including chemotherapeutic agents, intravenous nutrition and anesthesia drugs. The vast majority of drugs in shortage were generic sterile injectibles.

Many ovarian cancer patients are wondering what is being done to resolve these shortages, as well as what they can do to improve the situation. Join the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance on Wednesday, November 16 to learn what’s happening with the drug shortage crisis and what’s next. This webinar will feature speakers from the Food and Drug Administration and a provider group, as well as a patient who has been affected by the drug shortages.

Drug Shortages: Status and Next Steps
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Space is limited.
Reserve your webinar seat:

REGISTER

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/11/08/drug-shortages-status-and-next-steps-webinar/feed/ 0 15th Annual Conference http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/10/05/15th-annual-conference/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/10/05/15th-annual-conference/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:41:28 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9503 This year’s conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC July 14-17, 2012.

Check back soon for more information.

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/10/05/15th-annual-conference/feed/ 0 NYC Jr. Committee Event: Fall Gala at Taj Lounge http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/27/nyc-jr-committee-event-fall-gala/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/27/nyc-jr-committee-event-fall-gala/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:43:15 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9368 Continue reading →]]> WHAT: Drink specials, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, DJ, gift bags full of cosmetics, gourmet treats, product samples and more. Silent auction featuring vacation packages and gift certificates for restaurants, spas, sports and outdoor activities.

$20 suggested donation at the door.

WHERE: Taj Lounge
48 West 21st Street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
New York, NY 10010

For more information, please contact Alison Devenny at alison.devenny@gmail.com

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/27/nyc-jr-committee-event-fall-gala/feed/ 0 Rock, Paper, Cocktails! http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/06/rock-paper-cocktails-2/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/06/rock-paper-cocktails-2/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:52:05 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9166 Continue reading →]]> A shopping benefit to support the mission of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and Rhonda’s Club/OGCC. A dozen local fine gift vendors will donate 15% of their revenue to the OCNA and Rhonda’s Club.

The event will include a silent auction and a grand prize raffle drawing with many wonderful items from Alexandria boutiques and salons. Must be present to win.  Complimentary passed hors d’ouvres will be served, plus a cash bar.


When: Monday, September 26 from 6-9 p.m.

Where: Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1767 King Street
Alexandria VA 22314
www.alexandriaoldtownhilton.com

How: $25 in advance, $40 at the door. Purchase tickets online at: http://rockpapercocktails.eventbrite.com

Transportation and parking: The Hilton is conveniently located one block from the King St. Metro (yellow and blue lines). Street parking is available around the hotel. Hotel parking is available for a flat fee of $12.

Questions: Contact Jennie McGihon at jennifermcgihon@gmail.com

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/09/06/rock-paper-cocktails-2/feed/ 0 Annual Turn Up the Heat! Gala http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/annual-turn-up-the-heat-gala/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/annual-turn-up-the-heat-gala/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:02:07 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9149 The 2012 Annual Turn Up the Heat! Gala take place at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. on February 7th. Please check back soon for further details.

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/annual-turn-up-the-heat-gala/feed/ 0 National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:58:08 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=9145 The entire month of September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Get involved at the local level, wear teal and help spread the word about this disease.

]]> http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/08/31/national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/feed/ 0 Wear Teal Day! http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/07/22/wear-teal-day-2/ http://www.ovariancancer.org/2011/07/22/wear-teal-day-2/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:20:44 +0000 Abby http://www.ovariancancer.org/?p=8824 Please join us on Wear Teal Day by doing just that–donning your favorite teal items to support ovarian cancer awareness.

RSVP to the official Wear Teal Day event on Facebook!

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