Tell us how you want to honor a mother by submitting a story or video.
Deadline for submissions is Monday, May 10, 2010 at 5:00pm EDT.
Your stories will be featured on this web page and your videos will be linked to our YouTube channel. You can view the stories by scrolling through the links below and watch the videos here. The story with the most votes and the video with the most views will each win a free registration ticket to our 2010 Power is Teal Conference this July in Washington, D.C.
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Michelle Glazier
Our mom, Michelle Glazier, was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in April of 2008. Within two weeks we had met with her new doctor, scheduled surgery and had surgery removing a tumor on her ovary, full hysterectomy and removal … Continue reading
Susan Leighton
Shortly after my high school graduation as my parents were preparing to start their “empty nest” years everything changed for my mother, Susan Leighton, and for our entire family. She was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer. She had surgery … Continue reading
Mary Jane
Boy where do you begin explaining the bravery and grace and dignity of a woman who gave you birth. This is not a story of just ovarian cancer. It begins in 2006. Mom had a massive heart attack and stroke. … Continue reading
Jerri Grobe
I have been truly blessed to have three women in my life that I call mother. Women who I go to for guidance, love, support, friendship, and faith: my mom, my stepmom, and my mother-in-law. Many might think that it … Continue reading
Elizabeth Weathers
Elizabeth (Ann) Weathers was born October 13th 1941. She succumbed to a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Ann was the oldest of four children born to Thomas and Frances Phipps of Ft. Worth, Texas. She … Continue reading
Perla Shearer
My mom was the most kindhearted and caring person I have ever known. She always put everyone before herself. In November of 2006 my mom went to the doctor for a cough she had for over 6 months. They diagnosed … Continue reading
Tracy Roderick
Eighteen short months were all she had with her own children. My best friend Tracy went to the ends of the earth to hand pick her children. After months of tedious details, chasing for paperwork, and endless preparation, Tracy and … Continue reading
Carolyn Adams
I am Carolyn, from West Tennessee. I am a mother of 2 teenagers. I love being a mom. When I was little and people would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said I … Continue reading
Helen Golden
My Mother Saved My Life Twice My story begins with my Mom, Helen Golden, who was diagnosed with stage 3B epithelial ovarian cancer when she was 71 in July, 2005. After Mom’s debulking surgery and start of chemo, she was … Continue reading
Jean Dick
Mom was the best friend, mother-in-law, grammy, boss, mentor and mother ever! She was a strong, independent, single mom that successfully raised two children on her own. She was well respected in her career and worked hard to earn her … Continue reading
LaRona Elaine Hughes
My mom was one of the strongest women I have ever known. She endured much sickness in her life and sadly, she was taken from us too soon. She passed on December 10, 2008 from ovarian cancer. She was 56 … Continue reading
Beverly Motsch-Bantel
My mother Beverly was a dancer, singer, homemaker, devout Christian and amazing mother. She gave up a career in dance and married, and then devoted her life to raising me and my sister, as well as two stepchildren. She was … Continue reading
