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 Funding for the Research, Healthcare and Professionals Early Detection and improved Treatment and CURE

History 1997, There was no Organizing directed Ovarian Cancer in Canada There was little funding, few Scientists No Public Awareness about this disease When Corinne Boyer succumbed to ovarian cancer She left an enduring legacy Corinne's husband

History The Ovarian Cancer Canada team developed range Unique information resources. Cheryl’s legacy lives Through the Cheryl Brown Outcomes Unit Vancouver Hospital Patrick Boyer created the Corinne Boyer Fund

History Advance ovarian cancer research and raise awareness In 1999, the name was changed National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA).

History 2002, the Organization was Renamed Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC). Generous Request to Ovarian Cancer Canada for Research Programs. A new Organization was Formed in 2007

History When the National Ovarian Cancer Association joined With Ovarian Cancer Canada to become National Charity in Canada Dedicated to Overcoming

History Ovarian 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

History Ovarian cancer. Adopting the name "Ovarian Cancer Canada" Sunflower logo from NOCA, the new Organization Advances builds the mission of founding partners.

GOALS Become a partner in Decisions you need To make with your Healthcare Team Let your Family and Friends know you need their help Stay involved in your life and in your important relationships Ovarian 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

Statistics Ovarian cancer the most serious of all Gynecological cancers. Over 2600 Canadian women Diagnosed every Year and every year 1750

Statistics women succumb to this disease. Symptoms are Varied vague and easily missed. There is No screening test to detect it. But when found early  – and treated – ovarian Cancer Survival rate is 90%.

Statistics Recent 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 slogan OC SUCKS

Different Ways of Participating Supports families and women with ovarian cancer Funds vital research in early detection Ultimately a cure Fundraiser , kids for the cause

Different Ways of Participating Volunteer to support ovarian cancer Volunteers contributes the Ability create Awareness Provides, programs and support services

Different Ways of how People can Donate Make a donation to the organization Either one time payment our ongoing Provide support through a gift Tribute- in honor Making a donation in honor of individual Tribute in memory 1-877-413-7970

Events Scotia bank Marathon. OCTOBER 20,2013 Ontario Region Events October 24,2013 Ovarian Cancer (knowledge) October 17,2013 Knowledge is Power November 12,2013

Contact Information Ontario Regional Office Ovarian Cancer Canada 205-145 Front St. East Toronto, Ontario M5A 1E3 Toll free: 1-877-413-7970 Tel: 416-962-2700 Fax: 416-962-2701 Marilyn Sapsford, Ontario Regional Manager Email: msapsford@ovariancanada.org

Web site Address http://www.ovariancanada.org/KnowledgeAwareness