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Ovarian Cancer Canada. BY JENNA VASS. Mission Statement. Ovarian Cancer Canada staff and volunteers Are Dedicated to Overcoming Ovarian Cancer Supporting Women Living with the Disease. Mission Statement. Helping Raise Awareness to the Public - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ovarian Cancer Canada
BY JENNA VASS
Mission StatementOvarian Cancer Canada staff and volunteersAre Dedicated to Overcoming Ovarian CancerSupporting Women Living with the Disease
Mission StatementHelping Raise Awareness to the PublicFunding for the Research, Healthcare
and ProfessionalsEarly Detection and improved Treatment
and CURE
History1997, There was no Organizing directed Ovarian Cancer in CanadaThere was little funding, few ScientistsNo Public Awareness about this diseaseWhen Corinne Boyer succumbed to ovarian
cancer She left an enduring legacy Corinne's husband
HistoryThe Ovarian Cancer Canada team developed
range Unique information resources. Cheryl’s
legacy lives Through the Cheryl Brown Outcomes Unit
Vancouver HospitalPatrick Boyer created the Corinne Boyer
Fund
HistoryAdvance ovarian cancer research and
raise awareness In 1999, the name was changed National Ovarian Cancer Association
(NOCA).
History2002, the Organization was Renamed
Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC). Generous Request to Ovarian Cancer
Canada for Research Programs. A new Organization was Formed in 2007
HistoryWhen the National Ovarian Cancer
Association joined With Ovarian Cancer Canada to becomeNational Charity in Canada Dedicated to
Overcoming
HistoryOvarian Cancer Canada has been named Top Pick charity for 2012 by Charity Intelligence (Ci) Canada.One of 45 Charities across the Country Selected for this Special Recognition
HistoryOvarian cancer. Adopting the name "Ovarian Cancer
Canada" Sunflower logo from NOCA, the new
Organization Advances builds the mission of founding
partners.
GOALSBecome a partner in Decisions you need To make with your Healthcare TeamLet your Family and Friends know you need their helpStay involved in your life and in your important
relationshipsOvarian Cancer affects more than 2600 Canadian
women yearly.Most serious of all gynecological cancers, and each
year,
GOALS
1750 women lose their lives to this Disease.
Ovarian Cancer Canada is Canada's only National
Charity Dedicated Solely to overcoming Ovarian Cancer.
Maintain Hope
StatisticsOvarian cancer the most serious of all Gynecological cancers. Over 2600
Canadian women Diagnosed every Year and every year
1750
Statisticswomen succumb to this disease.
Symptoms are Varied vague and easily missed. There isNo screening test to detect it. But when found early – and treated –
ovarian Cancer Survival rate is 90%.
StatisticsRecent statistics indicate that despite
our good work and progress, there are still huge misconceptions and a lack of knowledge Ovarian cancer Canada’s most fatal
gynecologic cancer Disease that claims the lives of 1,750
Per Year
Suggested sloganOC SUCKS
Different Ways of ParticipatingSupports families and women with
ovarian cancerFunds vital research in early detectionUltimately a cureFundraiser , kids for the cause
Different Ways of ParticipatingVolunteer to support ovarian cancerVolunteers contributes the Ability create
AwarenessProvides, programs and support services
Different Ways of how People can DonateMake a donation to the organizationEither one time payment our ongoingProvide support through a giftTribute- in honorMaking a donation in honor of individualTribute in memory 1-877-413-7970
EventsScotia bank Marathon. OCTOBER 20,2013Ontario Region Events October 24,2013Ovarian Cancer (knowledge) October
17,2013Knowledge is Power November 12,2013
Contact InformationOntario Regional Office Ovarian Cancer Canada205-145 Front St. East
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1E3Toll free: 1-877-413-7970
Tel: 416-962-2700
Fax: 416-962-2701
Marilyn Sapsford, Ontario Regional ManagerEmail: [email protected]
Web site Addresshttp://www.ovariancanada.org/
KnowledgeAwareness