Welcome to the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition!

AROVCC’s 5th Survivor’s Luncheon is coming up! RSVP today!

alasseigne — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:22:03 +0000

SURVIVOR’S LUNCHEON – WED. MAY 29th 11:30-1:30 | AR GOVERNORS MANSION, LITTLE ROCK, AR

Tickets: Survivors are FREE, each additional guest is $30/tables of 10 can be reserved for $275

Payment in advance is required. You can purchase tickets online through paypal below.

This event will feature lunch, various speakers and a beautiful butterfly release in the garden. Contact Leah Elliott today for more information or in to inquire about being a sponsor: leah@arkansasovariancancer.org or you may contact Lynn Bass at lynn@arkansasovariancancer.org. Please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions.

For a single $30.00 ticket, please click the “Buy Now” button below:

For a table reservation $275.00, please click on the “Buy Now” button below:

River Valley Lunch n Learn Opportunity – Chronic Pelvic Pain

alasseigne — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:18:29 +0000

Have you seen the invitation from Sparks for a “Lunch & Learn” presentation for Tuesday, April 23, noon – 1:00 p.m. on the subject of “chronic pelvic pain”? It is presented by Erica Horn, M.D., with Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology, & will be @ Shuffield Education Ctr. @ the hospital. Free valet parking & lunch provided; registration required. To register call 479-877-709-DOCS (3627) or 479-709-DOCS(3627).

Ladies, if chronic pelvic pain is causing you discomfort, a benign ovarian mass may be to blame. Join Erica Horn, M.D., …for a seminar to learn how to diagnose and manage this condition. There are treatment options available so you can start enjoying life again.

Sparks Regional Medical Center

1001 Towson Ave.
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901(479) 441-4000

Artists for Ovaries 2013

alasseigne — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:27:37 +0000

What is Artists for Ovaries?

Artists for Ovaries (AFO) is AROVCC’s official annual fundraiser. This event features original works of arts from Arkansas artists up for bidding in a silent auction setting. In 2012, we had over 80 works of art submitted, raising $20,000 dollars to support our educational efforts. Since we are a volunteer only organization, all of the funding gained from this event goes straight in to our mission.

Our committee is gearing up for an awesome 2013 and would love more leaders to join us. Our first committee meeting is Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10 am. Email Rashonda if you would like to attend. rashonda@arkansasovariancancer.org

SAVE THE DATE: 2013 Survivor’s Luncheon

alasseigne — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:36:36 +0000

AROVCC’s 5th Survivor’s Luncheon will be held at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, Wednesday, May 29th

Stay tuned for a formal announcement. If you would like to receive a formal invitation, please email you address to Rashonda at rashonda@arkansasovariancancer.org

Thank you for giving back

alasseigne — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:22:36 +0000

As we move out of November and into the hustle and bustle of December, we would like to express our sincere thanks to those whose friendships we cherish. Because of you, 2012 has been an incredible year for the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Because of you, we have the ability to continue fighting, educating and prevailing against ovarian cancer. Because of you, women facing ovarian cancer have hope. THANK YOU for everything you do and may the good things in life be yours in abundance throughout the Holiday Season and the coming year.

On this “Giving Tuesday,” we need your support to continue the fight. Please consider supporting the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition by choosing a gift that is meaningful to you and your loved ones. Make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one or someone you appreciate. We will send a tribute card so they will know about your gift.

Please do not miss this opportunity to give courage and a voice to women facing ovarian cancer. Remember, all gifts are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

There are two ways to donate: (1) online via safe and secure PayPal (visit our website, www.arkansasovariancancer.org, and click on the “Donate” link) or (2) mail your donation to Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition, P. O. Box 7796, Little Rock, Arkansas 72217.

Artists for Ovaries 2012, coming up quick…

alasseigne — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:45:41 +0000

Artists for Ovaries is drawing very near and we hope you are making plans to join us. We are really looking forward to all of the great art and themed baskets. There will definitely be something for everyone. When Leah and Amy first dreamed up this crazy idea of art auction we had no idea, four years later, what a successful event this would turn in to. We are looking at sell out, if not, we going to come pretty darn close!

It is important for us to mention those who have made it possible for us to have this event and support ovarian cancer education. First, the Artists whom so selflessly gave their time and talents for us to auction off! Second, to the Artists for Ovaries Committee who have tirelessly volunteered their time. Third, to all those who have purchased tickets, made donations or bought luminaries in memory or honor of a loved one. And last but NOT least, our wonderful sponsors and donors.

A special thank you to the following:

Media Sponsors:

Arkansas Press Association; AY Magazine

Teal Sponsors:

Simmons First National Bank, Family and Friends of Patti Ledbetter; Family and Friends of Teresa Ashley; Glazers

Survivor Sponsors:

Family and Friends of Carrie Bumgardner; Simply the Best; Harbor

Hope Sponsors:

Little Rocky Gynecology and Obstetrics, PLLC; John Robert and Lynn Bass; In Honor of Norma Hitt, a wonderful Mother and Grandmother; Family of A.T. and Miriam Gillespie

Other Contributions from:

Sysco Arkansas; Coca-Cola; Flowers & Home; John Michael Vance; Nancy and Ron Kemp; Northside Heating & Cooling

POWER GIVERS

Cecilia Ashcraft

Johnny Brown

Carrie Bumgardner

Virmarie DePoyster

Sarah Flynn

Dr. Robert Forrest

Jennifer Forrest

Richard Henry

Lawrence Hoeme

Robin Jackson

Jeff Wood

Danna Young

Basket Contributors:

Arkansas Arts Center Museum School

Arkansas State University

Arthur’s Steakhouse

Asbury United Methodist Church Emmanual Sunday School Class

Ashley and Neal Wimberley

Bariola’s Pizza – Rogers

Bath & Body Works – Searcy

Becky and Don Davis

Becky and Smitty Burgess

Bella Boutique

Best Buy of Conway

Best Buy of West Little Rock

Boomerang Car Wash

Bordino’s – Fayetteville

Carrie Bumgardner

Christian Brothers Automotive of Maumelle

Christie Pinney Designs

Cosmetic Studio – Doris Yates of Searcy

Crow Burlingame

Danielle and Lawrence Hoeme

Dr. Tim and Brenda Killough of Searcy

Eggshells Kitchen Co.

Erin Harmon

Firestone of Benton

Firestone of West Little Rock

Fort Thompson Sporting Goods

Glo Limited – Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center

Holiday Inn Express – Fayetteville

Intrepid Home Health

Kay Bowen

Kay and Charles Bumgardner

La Huerta Mexican Restaurant – Fayetteville

Museum of Discovery

Natural Gear

Neaville Family Dentistry – Searcy

O’Looneys

Orr Auto Parts Department

Pinnacle Claims Service

Preston’s Hair & Body Salon

Promenade at Chenal

Raye and Company Salon

Regal Entertainment

Revive Day Spa – Northwest Arkansas

Sandy and Larry Morton

Sandy and Richard Henry

Sassy’s BBQ – Fayetteville

So Inviting – Fayetteville

Spirited Art Little Rock

Target of Benton/Bryant

Target of West Little Rock

The Mixing Bowl – Searcy

The Wonder Place

Wendy Pierce-Cathey

Wine Cellar – Fayetteville

Today is Rally at the River Day!

alasseigne — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:08:46 +0000

We are so excited to kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Today we are meeting supporters, survivors, families and friends to kick off ovarian cancer awarenss month and launch balloons in honor of the ones we’ve lost and celebrate those still fighting!

We would like to give a big thank you to Crain Automotive, Corizon Health Services, Ed’s Custom Bakery, St. Vincent New Outlook and Chick-fil-A Markham.

Click here to check out the coverage we have received from KTHV Channel 11

ALSO, today is National Wear Teal Day! Celebrate with us and flood Arkansas with TEAL!

If you can’t make it, we have a Butterfly Release tomorrow in Fort Smith. Check out our Events page for more info.

You can also still purchase tickets for Artists for Ovaries, September 21!

Survivors! We need you for a Survey.

alasseigne — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:07:54 +0000

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has teamed up with the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) on a first-of-its-kind survey to better understand the patient perspective on outcomes from clinical research. This 5 minute innovative survey could help shape future ovarian cancer research and gives all survivors the opportunity to have their say in how drugs are evaluated, approved and covered.

Please take this short survey if you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The results from the survey will be used to draft a white paper guiding future research on ovarian cancer. It is crucial we hear from as many women as possible!

If the link does not work please cut and paste http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22G9C6LQVF3 into your browser.

Be a part of a Cure with ACS!!

alasseigne — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:20:24 +0000

Consider being a part of a cure for cancer. All it will take is a simple questionnaire and one tube of blood. This is for people who have never had cancer. There are several places in Little Rock to join the study. St. Vincent will be a site to take part in this study. The American Cancer Society hopes that this nation wide effort will be one of the largest research studies ever attempted. Wouldn’t it be exciting to think that you could play a part in finding a cure for cancer?

Below is a pdf of more information or you can visit http://www.cancer.org

ACS2012Study-1

Dog’s sniffing out ovarian cancer!

alasseigne — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:41:01 +0000

The Arkansas Search and Rescue group, Dr. Burnett and the women of Arkansas should be very proud of this study.

See the news articles below regarding search dogs going through trials to sniff out ovarian cancer. Channel 7 first broke this story on Wednesday. big kudos to them for always supporting our cause!

Channel 7

Channel 4