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Jeanette Tabone
Steph's Fitness InFuzion - Team 2, Dance-O-Thon for Ovarian Cancer
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Dear Family and friends,
I am seeking your support (any help will make a difference) as sponsorship for my dance efforts (here goes the knees again!) in this dancing marathon! I will be joining Steph and other dance crazy friends, as a member in one of the two teams Steph has rallied together. Steph will also provide one of her Zumba classes as part of this fun event - this will be from approx 4.30pm for an hour. She will be joined on stage by Shawn & Courtney - two of her very fit, very talented, zumba-crazy supporters!
So.......
The Dance-‘O’-thon for Ovarian Cancer is being held on October 25th at the Performing Arts Centre - Brighton Secondary College, Marriage Rd, East Brighton, Victoria, from 3 - 11pm.
The 8-hour dance marathon is a fun, physical community event raising awareness and funds for groundbreaking research in the treatment of Ovarian Cancer. Proceeds of the event will go to Ovarian Cancer Australia to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Study (AOCS). This inaugural event is being held in honour of the many women living with Ovarian Cancer and all who have been touched by this quiet, insidious disease.
Why am I getting my groove on and supporting Ovarian Cancer Australia?
Well, my dear neighbour (a mum of 3) has been battling this disease for about 3 years now, and it has just returned for the third time. She is about to emabark upon a clinical trial of a new treatment at Royal Melbourne and I continue to be encouraged and inspired by her amazing strength and positive approach to her illness. The Professor (a lovely lady and a great speaker) in charge of this trial has agreed to speak at the opening of this event - how wonderful is that, to be supported by this very busy, very awe-inspiring professional, devoting her career and no doubt her life to this work.
So..... in summary, my obejctive in supporting this event is:
"To support women EVERYWHERE (now and in the future) for better treatments and recovery from this ghastly cancer - by helping to fund the critical research needed for earlier diagnoses, better treatments and eventually.......THE CURE" !!!!!!
Join me in dancing the ‘O’ away (at any time from 3 - 11pm - or just come and see/ hear the great live music) OR by:
- Sponsoring me to reach my fundraising target (100% will be donated to OCA)
- Getting on the dance wagon, too. For more info or to register for the Dance-O-thon, click here.
- Share and Like Us on Facebook and Twitter
My sincere and heartfelt thanks for your support!
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Ovarian Cancer Australia
About Ovarian Cancer Australia:
Ovarian Cancer Australia is the independent national organisation that takes action for people affected by ovarian cancer and was founded in 2001 by a group of people who had been affected by ovarian cancer, either themselves or through someone they loved. Ovarian Cancer Australia provides support for women and their families, raises community awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for improved services for women and promotes and funds research.Ovarian Cancer Australia’s vision is to save lives and ensure that no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.
Ovarian Cancer: The Facts
- In Australia the overall five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer is 49%.
- In comparison, the overall five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is 92%
- Each year, over 1,800 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and around 1,000 women will die from the disease
- 70% of patients diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have a recurrence within 3 years
- There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer
- The disease can affect females of all ages
Website www.ovariancancer.net.au
Twitter & Instagram: @ovariancancerOz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvarianCancerAustralia
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