community events and beneficiaries—how can I help?
Are you are participating in a fundraising event and need a beneficiary? Are you a member of a club looking for a fundraising cause? Got connections? Let us know—if you have the means to produce an event with proceeds to benefit Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, please use the contact form and we will pull out the red teal carpet!
Here's how it works: if you are participating in an event or would like to host an event, and have the ability to designate Ovations as the beneficiary of the proceeds, please contact us and we'll be glad to help out. If you're still not sure how this works, read our success stories below.
frances f. morast walk to beat ovarian cancer
Put together by Karla Morast Psaros in memory of her mother, Frances Morast, the Walk to Beat Ovarian Cancer is an annual event that takes place in September in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Frances was a schoolteacher in Bridgewater and lived in the town for most of her life. She was very active in the community, serving on the town board and was always fundraising for the school system. She was very well-known in the community and was loved by her students. Frances lost her battle with ovarian cancer in September 2007.
When Karla contacted Ovations, she wanted the money raised by this three-mile walk to benefit research for ovarian cancer and raise awareness of the symptoms of the disease. The walk has been a huge success over the past few years, raising over $93,000!
Click here to make a donation to this year's walk. If you are hosting a walk/run in your community and would like Ovations to be the beneficiary, please use the contact form and we will put on our walking shoes!
lois e. (girard) strand memorial golf tournament
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Lois E. (Girard) Strand Memorial Golf Tournament raises funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness. Lois E. (Girard) Strand passed away in July 2007 from ovarian cancer, and her courage and strength were something to be proud of. Each year, a local country club graciously provides us with a great course and excellent food to help commemorate Lois's memory and give back to the community.
Click here to make a donation to this year's golf tournament. If you'd like to host a golf tournament with proceeds benefiting Ovations, please don't hesitate to contact us!
volley for molly
Organized between Lexington High School and Ovations, Volley for Molly is an annual volleyball game in rememberance of Molly Eisenberg and her courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Molly, a Lexington High graduate and Varsity volleyball star, lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2009, at the age of 19.
Now in its second year, Volley for Molly has gained tremendous local support, collectively raising over $46,000 for ovarian cancer research, awareness and patient programs!
Click here to make a donation to this year's Volley for Molly event. If you're hosting a sporting event and would like the proceeds to benefit Ovations and its mission, please contact us. We'll do what we can to help out!
w.a.r. against ovarian cancer
The annual W.A.R. (Walk And Run) Against Ovarian Cancer is a family-friendly walk through Wellesley, starting at the Morses Pond Recreation Park. This 3-mile walk/run draws support from all the surrounding towns and has proven to be a wonderful success over the past three years, raising more than $82,000 for Ovations!
Click here to make a donation to this year's W.A.R. If you are participating in a walk/run in your community and would like donations to benefit Ovations, please use the contact form and we will help set up an online donation page for you!
hanf memorial golf tournament
Carol Hanf passed away six years ago from ovarian cancer, and her fighting spirit still lives in her daughters, Alyson and Ashley, who annually host the Carol Hanf Memorial Golf Tournament. This Florida-style, all-day golfing event is in its third successful year, continually gaining support from participants and sponsors alike.
Click here to make a donation to this year's golf tournament. If you're participating in a golf tournament and would like donations to support ovarian cancer research, awareness and patient programs, contact Ovations!
