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Vol. 2, No. 1
Topics:
Welcome Message
Spotlight on Kathy Zwald
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund: A Fundraising Champion
Ovarian Cancer Institute: Leading the Way in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
News Highlights
Ovarian Cycle Event Updates
Corporate Sponsors
Comments or Suggestions for Future Issues?
Thank you for your interest in Ovarian Cycle. Ovarian Cycle is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money toward the development of an early detection test for Ovarian Cancer. In addition to organizing our yearly indoor cycling event, we also want to provide the community with information about ovarian cancer and the great strides being made to fight it. The 2006 event is right around the bend, so if you haven't already, please sign up to participate as a rider or to make a donation (http://www.ovariancycle.org)!
For our 2006 inaugural newsletter, we would like to highlight an individual dedicated to the cause and two of the organizations who are blazing new trails in the fight against the disease. [top]
Kathy Zwald, Ovarian Cycle Board Member, will be interviewed on Good Day Atlanta on Tuesday, March 14th, along with her doctor, Dr. Edward Weiser. Kathy will be talking with Good Day Atlanta about her own experience with ovarian cancer. Zwald is an ovarian cancer survivor and is going public with her story of determination and belief—in herself, her doctors and in her faith—so that she can help other women facing the same battle that she has so bravely faced after her world was turned upside down in May, 2003. In November of 2004, Kathy finally reached the finish line, having gone through surgery and six months of chemotherapy, with 11 more of maintenance.
How did she manage? Was there a secret to not only coping but surviving? What propped her up when she needed it the most was the support of many, including her doctor, Dr. Edward Weiser. “He was the reason for hope; he was always so positive. I knew in my heart that I was going to beat this, but he cemented it for me.” Another source of inspiration, love and hope was a group that Kathy calls her All-Star team. A cadre of friends, family, support groups, doctors and therapists who all pitched in and helped her through the tough spots. “Gather your support team and make sure you surround yourself with people who are positive. If they’re not positive, then don’t keep them around.” Another pointer that Kathy would give to those who might face the same diagnosis: “Get up and move. If you move your body, it flushes out the toxins faster and your muscles don’t get so tired as easily. Even while I was undergoing chemo, I took part in Ovarian Cycle, a 100 mile ‘virtual’ century ride conducted in spinning bikes at Atlanta-area health clubs. I was pushing myself all the way through training and onto the six-hour final ride but it was a very positive experience for me and in turn, my fellow participants. By seeing me push my limits while on chemo, surely their ‘healthy’ bodies could keep up! I feel so strongly about the event and the organization’s mission, I now serve on the board of directors. I know I can make a difference in people’s lives.” [top]
Founded in 1994 OCRF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the most effective methods for research enhancement. OCRF has funded 40 of the brightest women and men in the field today at 20 leading medical centers across the country.
Using the latest technologies, these investigators are breaking new ground though the discoveries of new treatment modalities, genetic markers, and diagnostic tools. Together, these researchers have achieved remarkable results and have received unparalleled training opportunities that will greatly impact the field of ovarian cancer research as a whole. [top]
Visit the OCRF web site at: http://www.ocrf.org.
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1999, OCI is a not for profit research organization affiliated with Georgia Institute of Technology. The mission of the Institute is to conduct research leading to early detection and more effective treatment of ovarian cancer.
Comprising a statewide team of researchers and bioinformaticists, OCI is engaged in developing an accurate and specific, non-invasive diagnostic blood test for cancer of the ovary, researching its molecular basis and developing more effective therapies. Funded in part by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, OCI will soon have the largest bank of ovarian tissue and serum samples in the world.
Visit the OCI website at http://www.ovariancancerinstitute.com
Drinking Tea can reduce risk of developing ovarian cancer. Click here to read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4521964.stm
Did you know there is a link between ovarian cancer and breast cancer? Click here to read more: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_for_ovarian_cancer_33.asp?sitearea=CRI
Atlanta & Company (11Alive @ 11:00 AM, Monday, March 13th) will interview Bethany Diamond, founder of Ovarian Cycle.
Good Day Atlanta (Fox 5 @ 7:00 AM, Tuesday, March 14th) will interview, Kathy Zwald, Ovarian Cycle Board Member.
Kick-off Party for the 2006 event is Sunday, March 12th, 2:00-4:00 at Sporting Club at Windy Hill. To RSVP, email us at: info@ovariancycle.org.
Training sessions will be held at the six fitness clubs beginning March 18th and running every Saturday until the final ride.
Final ride is Saturday, April 29th! The final ride is 6 hours, which you can do individually or as a relay team.
For a list of participating health clubs go to: http://www.ovariancycle.org/eventinfo/clubs.html
2006 Title Sponsors:
DaveFM, Nestea, The Argo Family Fund, Elekta, Nautilus, America's Mart
Other sponsors include:
Chamois Butt'r, Paceline Products, Coca-Cola, Georgia MultiSports Productions, PowerBar, Piedmont National, Sweet Tomatoes, Team Forte and Georgia Natural Gas
We would love to hear from you: If you have a news story you'd like to share with other Ovarian Cycle Newsletter subscribers or ideas for future issues, contact Jenny Brower at jbrower711@bellsouth.net.
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