We’d like to express our since appreciation to Showtime Charities for another great show and fantastic fund-raising event!  We are so blessed to continue to have their support.  When I see all of the work that goes into this, I’m in total awe.

I know how hard everyone worked to organize At The Hop.  We loved it!!  It was great fun to attend; perfect location; and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night.

 We extend our deep appreciation to all of the performers.  We were dancing in our seats!!

 

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Kristin G., a current Ambassador Level Girl Scout for troop 80472 is working towards her Gold Service Award. The Gold Award is the highest achievement for Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. only about 5% of all eligible girls earn the award. The key requirement is for the Girl Scout to plan an individual "Take Action" event which extends beyond the Girl Scout organization and provides a sustainable and lasting benefit to the girl's larger community. 

Kristin's "Take Action" event is to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. Kristin has lost a grandmother to ovarian cancer and has an Aunt who is a survivor. In memory and honor to them, she has orchestrated an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day event to take place on Sunday, August 29th, 2013. The Teal Tea Foundation had the pleasure of making Kristin's acquaintance recently when she and her troop volunteered to help with one of our events. We are reciprocating the support and joining Kristin on the 29th in New Brunswick, New Jersey at Saint Peter's University Hospital, will you join also?

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We are very pleased to introduce Ms. Audrey Harris, the newest member of the Teal Tea Foundation Advisory Board. Ms. Harris begins her term immediately and will be at our next officer meeting to meet and greet everyone.  Ms Harris has a long-term history of working with charitable organizations and of supporting the Teal Tea.  She is currently working with Cecilia Braam in organizing the auction for the Theresa Roba event.   

Following is a synopsis of her personal & professional life:

     “I was born & bred in Bucks County; blessed to be part of a close knit family with 5 girls.  Mom & Dad were both very active in their community, well into their late 80's.  I thank them every day for the love, fine values, and solid work ethics with which I was raised.   

     As a NJ Bell/Bell Atlantic/Verizon twice-retired (Dec 2003 & Jan 2012) retiree, I have been active in their TelecomPioneers volunteer organization for over 30 years (Past Chapter President and current Treasurer).  I am also currently involved with two (2) other charitable organizations; i.e. The Contemporary Club of Trenton (Recording Secty) and the Elks in Morrisville.  

     I am working two (2) days a week (Monday / Wednesday) as receptionist/new patient coordinator for Dr. Sadeer Hannush (eye surgeon) in Langhorne PA.”

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The UMCPP Cancer Care Boutique, (pictured), offers specialized items for individuals with cancer from diagnosis through treatment and recovery and life after cancer:

• Skin care products 

• Sleepwear for women in transition

• Specialized undergarments 

• Wigs 

• Prostheses

• Cancer awareness items

The Cancer Care Boutique, located just off atrium on the first floor of the hospital, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

The cost of some items you purchase through the UMCPP Cancer Care Boutique may be reimbursed by Medicare or your private insurance provider. Please save your receipts and check with your provider regarding your eligibility for reimbursement.

For more information about the Cancer Care Boutique, please call609.853.6018.

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The Teal Tea Foundation and PEAC Health and Fitness are teaming up for an extraordinary National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month (SEPTEMBER). Throughout the month there will be a weekly drawing for themed gift baskets and a grand prize. The month starts off with Back to School, on to a Parent's Night Out, then we Cozy Up To Autumn, and finally we Get Ready to Run. The grand prize will be tickets to the Foundation's Coach Bag Bingo, held November 9, 2013 in Bucks County, PA.

Stop by the PEAC in Ewing, New Jersey to check out the baskets each week and purchase a raffle for $1.00 each. 

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PEAC Health & Fitness will partner with Teal Tea Foundation to host a 5K race on Saturday, October 19, 2013 as part of PEAC’s annual Fall Fest event.

The race will begin at 8:15am, with check-in beginning at 7:15am.   The 5K is sanctioned, professionally-timed and certified by the USATF.  Pre-registration is encouraged.  Registration forms can be obtained at PEAC Health and Fitness or at www.peachealthfitness.com.  All proceeds will benefit Teal Tea Foundation.

 

PEAC’s annual Fall Fest is also held on October 19, 2013 from 9am – 12pm, featuring a variety of events for all ages, including light refreshments, fall flowers and pumpkins for sale, kids’ activities, and a Business and Art Expo inside on PEAC’s court area.

For information about PEAC’s Fall Fest or the 5K, please contact Valerie Lopenzina, Program Coordinator, at VMLopenzina@peachealthfitness.com or visit www.peachealthfitness.com.  PEAC is located at1440 Lower Ferry Road,Ewing,NJ.

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The Foundation recently received an email from OCNA (Ovarian Cancer National Alliance) regarding the effects of "sequestration" that will take place shortly in Washington D.C. as a result of efforts (or lack of efforts) to balance the national budget. The effects can be devestating on medical research, as noted in the linked article, please consider reaching out to your elected representatives urging them not to cut important medical research funding such as cancer researching funding, specifically for ovarian cancer.

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Morrisville, PA – If you are growing tired of the on-slaught of pocketbook Bingo fund-raisers, why not try something new?  The Teal Tea Foundation is sponsoring a Guys and Dolls Bingo night, with something for everyone!  The Bingo is designed to appeal to men and women of all ages, so that couples can enjoy a date night as well as the chance at winning upscale Guys and Dolls prizes.  Special men's prizes include a $200 DKNY watch, a $125, 133-piece with an epp drill and Coach for men aftershave.  Prizes that would appeal to everyone include an IPOD shuffle and a NOOK HD (the latest version).  Brand names in pocketbooks include Brighton, Coach, DKNY, Vera Bradley and Michael Kors. 

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Recently I had the pleasure of spending the day with my Mom as she celebrated her 89th birthday. 45 years ago when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer we didn’t know if she would survive to see this day! 20 years ago when I was having “female problems” I was afraid I was following in my Mom’s footsteps. Fortunately that was not the case so we were able to celebrate this recent occasion together. That’s why I am involved with the Teal Tea Foundation. I want to help find a cure for ovarian cancer so my two daughters never have to worry about this dreaded disease. My involvement has introduced me to many heroic survivors of ovarian cancer and that just makes me want to do even more. My wish is that all who read this have a blessed and healthy new year in 2013. And that we find a cure very, very soon! Read more Comment 0

Seeing 2012 close makes me realize that the Teal Tea Foundation has been operational four years. When we started in 2008, I often wondered if we’d succeed. In a recent conversation, Dr. Darlene Gibbon, from the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick and one of our newest Advisory Board members, told me that she clearly sees the growth and accomplishments of the Foundation since 2008. I may not see the steps we’ve taken, the growth and the impact, but she said we’ve made tremendous strides and that our organization is recognized statewide. That was a revelation to me. It not only makes me very proud of our accomplishments, but it also says, “Look at all the women we’ve reached.” We can’t put a value or price on the number of lives that we have touched and sometimes, we don’t even know how we’ve made a difference. But survivor Shari Widmayer and I often say to each other, ”If we’ve saved just one life, if we’ve reached just one woman and helped her with early detection, then the Foundation has made a difference.” I think we’ve done much more than that and I thank everyone for your participation, commitment, support and for making a difference, one cup of tea at a time! Read more Comment 0