MOCA — “Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance” 9th annual silent no more walk

Deanna — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:17:47 +0000

The Silent No More Walk/Run is MOCA’s biggest fundraising and community event! Every year, ovarian cancer survivors, family, and friends get together to celebrate life and show their support in the fight against ovarian cancer! our website to the walk is www.mnovarian.org/silent_no_more_walkrun.htm

Last year, the Silent No MoreWalk/Run raised more than $250,000 from corporate sponsors, donations, pledges and registrations. In just eight years, MOCA has awarded more than $2 million for ovarian cancer research in Minnesota, thanks in large part, to the success of MOCA’s Walk/Run. This special event is MOCA’s biggest public awareness event!

Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) was founded in 1999 by a small group of ovarian cancer survivors to fund ovarian cancer research in Minnesota, raise awareness of the disease and to provide support to women with ovarian cancer and their families. MOCA currently has 600 ovarian cancer survivor members and the organization has awarded $1.7 million for ovarian cancer research to promote earlier detection, better treatment and a cure. Our Mission

To create an awareness regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer.
To create and promote resources for support, networking and education for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families.
To unite and educate individuals, the medical community and organizations to achieve earlier diagnosis, better treatment and a cure for ovarian cancer.
To advance ovarian cancer research toward earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and a cure.

Please feel free to check out the MOCA website at www.mnovarian.org There are also DVD’s that are available on request.

2008 Silent No More 9th Annual Walk Run Sponsor

MOCA’s Walk/Run is the perfect opportunity to increase your company’s exposure and develop a relationship with your community. Every year the Silent No More Walk/Run raises more that $250,000 from corporate sponsorships, donations, pledges and registrations. Every year our presence grows stronger as does our education, outreach and research funding.In just eight years, MOCA has awarded more that $2 million for ovarian cancer research in Minnesota, thanks in large part, to the success of the Walk/Run.

The event is designed to:
” Raise the profile ovarian cancer
” Raise awareness of the symptoms of the disease
” Raise funds for ovarian cancer research in Minnesota
” Provide women with ovarian cancer and their families a fun and celebratory event that reflects the community’s support for them

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MOCA — “Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance” 9th annual silent no more walk