Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada
Saving Lives - By Being Involved
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October 2004 Activities
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1st - 2nd - Participate in Ovarian Cancer National Alliance national conference in Washington DC


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September 2004 Activities
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OCAN member raising money for Ovarian Cancer research by participating in the HERA Climb for Life in Salt Lake City Utah. (See details at: Events


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August 2004 Activities
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Aug 21, 2004 - "World of Women Conference", Las Vegas, NV

Liz (behind the booth) and Tina (in black/white stripes) spread the word about OCAN at the World of Women Conference. This event was held at the Stardust Pavillion from 8AM to 6PM on Saturday, August 21, 2004. The event was attended by thousands and interest was very high.


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July 2004 Activities
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June 2004 Activities
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6th - National Cancer Survivor Day, exhibit at Summerlin Hospital


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May 2004 Activities
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4th - Violin led meditation session by Rebecca Ramsey for survivors of ovarian cancer. The Las Vegas Review Journal and The Neon sent photographers to cover the story.

7th - 8th - American Cancer Society Relay for Life - OCAN provided a team, exhibited with a large tent at the relay, invited our survivor members to join the invitation-only survivor dinner, and an OCAN member recited the prayer to kick off the Relay.

13th Lis gave a presentation about OCAN

23rd - OCAN Support Group joined for a memorial brunch in Crispin's honor

Lobby Nevada politicians for passing of Department of Defense bill providing funds for Ovarian Cancer research.


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April 2004 Activities
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3rd - Day of Indulgence - OCAN hosted a half day of massage, manicures, reflexology, aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, makeovers and other fun, indulgences for survivors of gynecological cancers. The event took place at the Sherry Goldstein Yoga Sanctuary and was kicked off with a yoga session taught by Sherry herself!

8th - Jewish Church presentation

14th - 17th - Takefuji Classic LPGA Golf Tournament at Las Vegas Country Club - OCAN had a large exhibit tent at the 10th tee for the entire tournament, as well as two pages of coverage in the tournament program.

OCAN Director interviewed for HERA Foundation Climb for Life promotional video.


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March 2004 Activities
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6th - OCAN selected by the National Association of Women Business Owners to receive a donation from the annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner. OCAN's Director spoke at the Award dinner to an audience of over 500 people, our organization was featured in the Las Vegas InBusiness magazine, we accepted the donation at a membership luncheon for NAWBO, and we had our letter printed in their membership newsletter.

16th - 17th - Exhibit at William Sonoma/Pottery Barn employee health fair in Summerlin.


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February 2004 Activities
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10th - OCAN's Director and President attended a welcome reception for Dr. Vogelzang held by the Nevada Cancer Institute.


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January 2004 Activities
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Previous Years Activities
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Activities by OCAN can be viewed by clicking here.




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