Raffle Prize Drawing & Brief Remarks at 7:30 p.m.

Food Matters
4906 Brenman Park Drive
Alexandria, VA 22304

Whether you stop by early or late, please join us for an evening of wonderful things – beautiful jewelry, fine stationery, and “tealtinis” – to support the mission of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA). The OCNA is the nation’s leading public policy and patient advocacy organization working to advance the fight against ovarian cancer. Ten to 20% of all vendor profits from the event will go to the OCNA. Vendors include:

PMC2 Jewelry, Simple Terms, Wendy Jarmol Jewelry, Queen Bea Studio, Walton Street Stationers, m. lucy jewelry, kimkards, Planet Jill Jewelry, and many more!

Ticket purchase is $10 at the door, which includes complimentary appetizers, teal velvet cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake, and entry into “Jennie’s Best of Alexandria” raffle prize drawing. Prizes include gift certificates to some of Alexandria’s best restaurants, day spas and salons, and boutiques.

$5 per drink cash bar, including beer, wine, and “tealtinis.”

Casual attire. Teal clothing and accessories preferred.

For more information, please search “Rock, Paper, Cocktails!” on Facebook or contact Jennie McGihon at jennifermcgihon@gmail.com.

Please check your local listings for showtimes.

Washington, DC

Stay tuned for more details!

Friday, Sept. 24th from 3-8 pm

Saturday, Sept. 25th from 12-5 pm

Upstairs on 7th is located at 555 12th St NW, Washington DC 20004 near the Metro Center metro stop.  From their website, www.upstairson7th.com:

Metro: Get off at Metro Center station via 12th and F Street
At the top of the escalator do a U turn and walk to the corner of 12th and F.
Enter the building across the street through the doors next to
the M and T bank and walk across the lobby.

Closet in need of teal?
Shop Teal!

WHAT: Virtual Advocacy Day for the Ovarian Cancer Community

WHEN: NOW! Click here to get started.

WHY: Participating in the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Virtual Advocacy Day is as easy as sending an email or picking up the phone and can make such a difference for the ovarian cancer community.

Tuesday, July 13th is the day to ask your elected officials to support on a number of federal efforts that are essential to fighting ovarian cancer. More than 110 members of the ovarian cancer community will walk the halls of Congress on Tuesday as part of Advocacy Day at the Power is Teal Conference. You, too, can join your peers and take part in the movement to fight ovarian cancer by spending a few minutes emailing and calling your Representative and Senators.

On the evening of Monday, July 12th, in preparation for Virtual Advocacy Day, you will receive an email directing you to our web site with instructions on how to make contact via email and phone with your elected officials. Please wait until Tuesday, July 13 to send an email and call your elected officials. It is important that you call AND email in order for us all to be successful and garner the attention we need to fight ovarian cancer.

Our legislators are exceptionally busy with a vast assortment of issues facing our nation. We must be persistent in order for them to hear our needs for increased funding for research and ovarian cancer awareness programs. July 13th is the day to do just that.

If you were forwarded this message by a friend, you must sign up for our mailing list at www.ovariancancer.org/signup in order to receive your Virtual Advocacy Day instructions.

Please email action@ovariancancer.org or call (202)331-1332 with any questions. Thank you.

My story. My elected officials. My opportunity to make an impact on Capitol Hill.

Advocate Dona Jones meets with Congresswoman Christensen at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s 2009 Advocacy Day.

This summer, join the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and ovarian cancer advocates on Capitol Hill as we march through the halls of Congress and let our needs be heard. Despite the concerted efforts of hundreds of advocates from across the nation, funding continues to be threatened for ovarian cancer research programs that work to find a screening test and new treatments. Federal programs designed to spread awareness of ovarian cancer continue to see little, if any, increases in federal funding.

When you meet with the offices of your elected officials, you will represent not only yourself and your unique story but also other women from your community who are unable to be in Washington. Your participation in Advocacy Day will allow your elected officials and their staff to get to know you and witness your passion for increasing ovarian cancer research funding and awareness efforts.

When and where does Advocacy Day 2010 take place?

Advocacy Day 2010 will be on July 13, 2010. This is an all day event starting early in the morning and ending early evening.

This event coincides with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Annual Conference which takes place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. For more information about the Conference, please contact Liz White, Director of Events, at lwhite@ovariancancer.org.

What will I be doing?

You will be meeting with the offices of your Congressperson from the House of Representatives and your two Senators. Your meetings may be with the elected officials or their staff.

These meetings will be scheduled in advanced by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, so there is no work for you to do.

All details have yet to be confirmed, but a tentative schedule is as follows:

1) The evening before Advocacy Day, you receive training and materials to help you with your meetings. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have and will meet other advocates going with you to Capitol Hill.
2) The next morning, you will be driven by bus to Capitol Hill to attend your three meetings.
3) After your meetings, there is a casual and often lively debriefing session where advocates share what happened throughout their day.

I have no background in politics and government. Should I still come?

You do not need to have any knowledge of how government works to have a successful meeting with your elected officials or their staff. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will give you all the training you need prior to Advocacy Day.

I don’t know anyone who is attending Advocacy Day.  I’m also unsure if others from my area will be attending Advocacy Day.  Will I have to go to these meetings alone?

No, all Advocacy Day registrants will be placed on Advocacy Teams.  You will be attending your meetings with at least one other person.

Do you have questions about Advocacy Day 2010? If so, email action@ovariancancer.org.

To register for advocacy, go to: www.ovariancancer.org/conference/2010

Scroll to the bottom of this page, click the icon with the teal ribbon which reads “Register Now.”  When you get to the next page, click “General” to start the registration process for Advocacy Day 2010.

Photo courtesy of Duane Stork.

Register for the Revlon Run!

A few of last year's participants

Click here for more information and to register, or email conference@ovariancancer.org with any questions.

The Ritz-Carlton, 22nd and M Streets NW, Washington DC

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s signature Gala provides a festive
opportunity to sample gourmet recipes from dozens of renowned women
chefs from the DC area. Your contribution supports the Ovarian Cancer
National Alliance as we work on behalf of women with ovarian cancer.

Click here for tickets and sponsorship opportunities!