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ovations is making a significant difference, but we still need your help

Ovarian cancer:
• Will be diagnosed more than 220,000 times worldwide each year
• Will be diagnosed 21,990 times in the United States this year alone
• Is hard to detect and equally difficult to diagnose, because symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, difficulty eating and urinary urgency or frequency are problems any woman may experience at any given moment
• Claims more deaths than any other gynecological cancer
• Takes the lives of 3 out of every 4 women diagnosed with the disease

Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer:
• Was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in April of 2006 by Patricia Franchi Flaherty, who lived with the disease for nine years
• Is dedicated to supporting the research, patient wellness programs and awareness of ovarian cancer
• Recognizes that early detection of ovarian cancer is the best way to improve survival
• Has raised over $1.4 million for ovarian cancer research, including funding directed toward the Desensitization Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Has distributed over 400,000 ovarian cancer patient awareness brochures to hospitals and doctors’ offices across the U.S., plus some in Canada
• Changed the lives of over 3,500 ovarian cancer patients from 2006 to 2010 through its Happy Feet program
• Continues to promote ovarian cancer awareness and support patient outreach through its new program, the Princess Bead & Bracelet
• Assists patients in need by providing a healthy, well-balanced diet through our Helping Hands program

Ovations funding for ovarian cancer:
• Supports the work of scientists and physicians in their efforts to better understand, treat and cure ovarian cancer
• Provides direct financial support for revolutionary programs at the following institutions:

Your contribution/partnership:
• Helps us even the odds against ovarian cancer
• Will have a lasting impact on the future of ovarian cancer and the women facing it
• Demonstrates your social consciousness, humanitarianism and philanthropic generosity among your associates and shareholders

Ovations events and programs:
• Offer numerous sponsorship opportunities at every level
• Have a lasting impact on the future of ovarian cancer and the women facing it
• Provide countless ways to make a tax-deductible donation linking your name or corporate identity to a cause that’s improving the future for thousands of women