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The 4th annual Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Luncheon, celebrating the brave women who have battled ovarian cancer, is being held this year on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at

Dr. Kian Behbakht, Gynecologic Oncologist and Associate Professor at University of Colorado Hospital, will be the featured speaker. The luncheon is FREE to 50 ovarian cancer survivors and one guest each.

Please RSVP to Sue Townsend at 303-220-8830 or Online

This year's event will take place Sunday, August 5 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Register by April 30th and you will automatically be entered to win four infield tickets to watch the Rockies take on the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, June 9th. The winner will receive four Infield Box Tickets and a parking pass, courtesy of Todd Kirsch Insurance Agency.

Participants of all abilities and ages will be walking or running the stairs. In addition, over 40 non-profit cancer organizations will be positioned around the stadium providing information about their organization including: healthy living, cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, access to care, patient and caregiver support, research, advocacy, and survivorship. Enjoy live music, performers, restorative yoga, the kids zone, and massage stations throughout the event.

CSF, other nonprofits form Ovarian Cancer Task Force
Cheryl Shackelford Foundation has joined up with Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA), HERA Women's Cancer Foundation, Kathleen Bennett Foundation of Hope and Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer Foundation to form a new consortium - The Ovarian Cancer Task Force (OCTF). The new task force is part of the Colorado Cancer Coalition (CCC) and will be led by Pep Torres, Executive Director for COCA. The mission of the task force is to save women's lives by supporting the efforts of partner groups to raise awareness of ovarian cancer through education, research, outreach, support services and other means.

CSF offers ovarian cancer patient mentor
If you or a loved one have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and would like to talk with someone who has experienced the same diagnosis, CSF now has a mentor that is available to listen.

You are welcome to contact Jean at 303-814-9861 between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday. If she is unavailable, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and that you are calling for the mentor. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Ovarian Cancer Patient Comfort Kits

Cheryl Shackelford Foundation proudly offers complimentary "patient comfort kits" to any Colorado woman who is newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer or undergoing active treatment. The kits include:

If you or someone you know would like to receive a kit, please contact us at (303) 972-8741 or e-mail us at info@csfovarian.org.

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