1. Formerly known as the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida.
Women's & Girls' Cancer Alliance Newsletter September 2015
In This Issue
Connect With Us
Thank You
Revlon Million Dollar Challenege
Change Your Profile Photo
Volunteer
In The News
Survivor Support
#PantyPledge
September Events
In The Community
Connect With Us
Check out what's happening!
TAKE THE PANTY PLEDGE
Created by the Women's & Girls' Cancer Alliance
Wearing a pair of underwear can make you feel beautiful,
confident and empowered. During September Gynecologic
Cancer Awareness Month, we're challenging women to shift
their focus from what goes on the outside to what is
happening on the inside by taking the #PantyPledge.
Take the #PantyPledge to promise to take your health
seriously by scheduling a gynecologic appointment this
September. Post your #PantyPledge to Instagram and
challenge three of your friends to do the same!

2. Thank You!
We would like to take a moment to
thank all of our new friends on
Facebook, those who have shared,
"liked" commented and truly ignited a
fight within their community and social
network to fight against female cancers.
Please consider connecting with us on
social media if you haven't done so,
together we can truly make a difference
and impact the lives of all women and
girls.
Revlon LOVE IS ON
Million Dollar Challenge
WGCA has been selected to spread the
LOVE with Revlon in their LOVE IS ON
Million Dollar Challenge!
Starting Monday, Sept. 21st until Oct.
4th, Revlon has challenged our
organization to raise money to inspire
compassion and ignite the spirit of
giving to important women's health
causes.
The organization which raises the most
money will win an ADDITIONAL million
dollar donation from Revlon. Even if the
organization does not win the challenge,
the organization will still keep all the
monies raised.
Help IGNITE THE FIGHT and
fundraise for our campaign today!
Change Your Profile Photo
Let's turn your timeline teal!
Turn It Teal-September Awareness
See What We Have Planned!
September 1st - October 2nd.
Our Teal-tastic photo competition is
back once again! Submit a photo of
you and your group celebrating
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Month to
communications@wgcancer.org and
have your friends like it on our
Facebook Page from October 5th -
9th. The most "liked" photo wins the
title "2016 Most TEAL-tastic Photo!"
September 13th.
Get ready for our 12th Annual Golf Tournament at Cranes
Lakes Golf & Country Club!
September 18th.
Join us for the screening
of an award winning
documentary raising
awareness about HPV
and cervical cancer at
Orlando Health Heart
Institute. Narrated by
Vanessa Williams, this
film provides viewers an
in-depth look into the lives
of 5 women who have
been affected by cervical
cancer and a short discussion panel will follow. Light
refreshments provided. RSVP today
at cancerprevention@orlandohealth.com!

3. Change your profile picture this
September and spread awareness
for gynecological cancers. Let's get
people asking questions and talking!
Use Hashtags all month long to support
the mission.
#PantyPledge
#WGCancer
#WGCA
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering, hosting a
fundraiser or having a speaker come out
to your group during the month of
September?
Email Kerry@wgcancer.org
We have so much planned for our
community, and our volunteers play an
important role in helping us raise
awareness and educate Central
Florida about gynecological cancers .
In the News
September 19th.
Visit California Pizza Kitchen at
Waterford Lakes or Millenia Mall
and present this flyer so 20% of
your check can be donated to
WGCA!
Purchases include dine-in, take-
out, catering and all beverages.
Make it a family pizza night!
September 21st.
WGCA has been chosen as Burger21's "Charity of the
Month" at Millenia Mall and on September 21st, 10% of the
entire day's sales will be donated to WGCA. Be sure to stop
by and enjoy their crafted burgers and shakes with fresh
ingredients. Eat for a cause at Burger 21 Millenia!
September 21st - October 4th.
Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge begins!
Through the course of this 6-week challenge, Revlon hopes
to raise awareness, and much needed funds, for the causes
in which we all so passionately believe. The organization
which raises the most money will win an additional ONE
MILLION DOLLAR donation. Help us fundraise for our
campaign today!
September 23rd.

4. Throughout the month, WGCA gleans
news articles throughout the world with
the hope that we can provide
educational information to the
community. We are merely passing
information along and encourage
everyone to seek advice from their
healthcare professional.
Latina women do not continue
participation following breast and
cervical cancer education programs.
Kathy Bates was diagnosed with
breast cancer and underwent a
double mastectomy three years ago,
but her health struggles didn't stop
there.
Doctors' assumptions on sex
heighten lesbians' cervical cancer
risk: study
Cervical Cancer Kills Young
Newlywed Emma Fisk After Doctors
Misdiagnosed Her With Urine
Infection, Was Too Young For Pap
Smear
Survivor Support
Monthly Lunch Bunch
The Women's & Girls' Cancer Alliance
brings together survivors, their family
and friends of all female cancers to
share conversation and laughter at a
monthly Lunch Bunch social support
group. Women & men are welcome!
Join us at Luigino's Restaurant for
our Orlando Area lunch.
Please consider joining the
group closest to you.
Orlando Area: Fourth Tuesday of every
month
at 12:30p.m. (info@wgcancer.org)
Do you have a "Passion for
Fashion?" Save the date
for Baterbys Art Gallery in
Winter Park for an evening of
fun, fashion, and philanthropy!
Proceeds will benefit Ovarian
Cancer Research through UCF
Medical School.
Pledge to turn it teal all month! Stay connected
with our events calendar on our website.
In the Community
Annual September Awareness Phone Bank
We would like to thank News 6 - WKMG, Anne Peach (WGCA Board
President), and all of our phenomenal volunteers from UF Health Cancer
Center - Orlando Health and Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. With all of
you this would not have been possible!

5. Lake County: Second Tuesday of every
month
at 12:00p.m. (LoLunch@comcast.net)
Volusia/Flagler: Third Saturday of the
month
at 11:30a.m.
(RuthToEarth@earthlink.net)
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Florida Hospital Cancer
Institute R.O.S.E.
(Reaching Others through
Support and Education)
has an ongoing monthly support group
for women affected by gynecologic
cancer. The group focuses on patient-
to-patient self-help techniques.
Interested in attending? Call Catherine
Lindner at 407-303-2055 with questions,
directions and how you can benefit from
attending this group. Everybody is
welcome.
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UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando
Health
Women's Cancer Group
Come for support and to connect with
other women
on this journey. This weekly group
covers a wide range of
topics, and offers friendship, non-
judgmental emotional
support, and informative guest
speakers.
Every Tuesday, 2 -3 pm
To RSVP or for more information,
please
contact Jasimine Thompson,LCSW:
321.841.1048.
Radio Show
WGCA Board Member, Andria Herr, joined us to talk about the importance
of September Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month on the Beth Perrell
Radio Show. This radio show broadcasts on WCFB, ESPNOrlando,
WDBO, WWKA, and WMMO!
Check out the videos on our YouTube channel if you missed it!
Ignite the Fight Against Women's & Girls' Cancers| www.wgcancer.org