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The Events page is updated on a regular basis as information is received and confirmed about upcoming activities and events related to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio.
OCNA & OCAO Regional Conference
Reserve the date for a special 1 day conference on ovarian cancer to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana with our sister partners in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio as well as our national partner, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. This conference will feature speakers from around the region discussing the latest in ovarian cancer research, clinical trials and coping mechanisms for living with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Date: March 10, 2012
More details will be forthcoming. For additional information and questions, please contact us at 614-546-9498.
2012 Gala "On Wings of Hope"
The 3rd annual OCAO Gala, "On Wings of Hope" will "spread its wings" in April of 2012. Mark your calendar and save the date now!
Date: April 14, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
The Medallion Country Club
5000 Club Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Tickets will go on sale February 1, 2012. Please visit our Event Page on this site.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, donating to the silent or live auction or helping to plan the event, please contact Gala Chair, Kerri Steininger, or Asst. Chair, Elya Shaffer at gala@ocao.org.
Turn Huntington Park Teal
The OCAO will be partnering the Columbus Clippers again to "Turn Huntington Park Teal" in order to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Please join us on June 23, 2012 and help us spread some teal and some awareness.
Date: June 23, 2012
Time: 7:05 PM (Game Time)
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park Lane
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Additional information about the Survivor Parade and the day's activities will be coming. If you are interested in becoming a corporate
sponsor, helping to plan the
event or just attending, please contact Awareness and Outreach Coordinator, Bev Epps or Asst. Chair, Julie Gribben at outreach@ocao.org.
2012 Strides for Hope 5K
The date has been set! Mark your calendar and save the date now! The 2012 Strides for Hope 5K walk / run is scheduled.
Date: September 9, 2012
Time: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Genoa Park
303 W. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Online registration will be open on June 1, 2012. More information will be available in the coming months. If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, donating to the survivor goodie bags or helping to plan the event, please contact us at walk@ocao.org.
Please check the calendar for any last minute scheduling changes
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Outreach & Awareness Committee
The Outreach & Awareness Committee works to raise ovarian cancer awareness within the community. They also work to plan events to allow survivors and families to network and meet one another and to receive new and vital information about ovarian cancer research.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact outreach@ocao.org or contact Bev Epps at bepps@ocao.org.
Education Committee
The Education Committee works to provide the public with information on ovarian cancer's symptoms as well as what increases a woman's risk of developing the disease.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact education@ocao.org or contact Bob Hockenberger at bhockenberger@ocao.org.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is charged with the accounting and record keeping of the OCAO's funds. They work to ensure that money is utilized properly and meets the standards under which the OCAO was incorporated.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact Lynette Blakeway at lblakeway@ocao.org.
5K Walk - Run Committee
The 5K Walk / Run Committee works to plan the annual Strides for Hope 5K walk / run. The 5K is not only an awareness event, but it is one of two major fundraising activities for the OCAO. Funds raised go directly back to the OCAO's mission.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact walk@ocao.org.
Gala Committee
The Gala Committee works to plan the OCAO's annual Hope Gala. The Gala is not only a major fundraising event for the OCAO, but an opportunity to raise awareness about ovarian cancer within the entrepreneurial and business communities.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact gala@ocao.org or contact Kerri Steininger at ksteininger@ocao.org.
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is responsible for all of the OCAO's promotional and public relations related activities. They work to ensure the OCAO's mission is raised within the community.
If you would like more information or would like to join this committee, please contact marketing@ocao.org or contact Amanda Miller at amiller@ocao.org.
All events and committee meetings are displayed on the OCAO Event
Calendar. Please check the calendar for event and committee meeting
times and locations. If you have additional questions, please contact
the OCAO at info@ocao.org or call 614-546-9498.
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