Upcoming Events

    September 2010

  • 09/09/2010 - What Women Want - Connecticut Chapter
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Held at Dress Barn. An evening of friends, refreshments & giving. Featuring Connecticut author Dodie Milardo and massage therapist Suzanne Heg.  RSVP to Phyllis Nelson at 860-822-6416. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/11/2010 - Cincinnati 4th Annual 5K Walk/Competitive Run to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Cincinnati/ N. Kentucky Chapter
    We invite you to participate in our 4th annual 5K run/walk to benefit the National Ovarian Cancer

    Coalition’s awareness and education programs. For the first time in our history, we are having competitive run in addition to our traditional walk.


    For Registration, please go to nocc.kintera.org/OHKY. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/11/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Delaware Valley Chapter
    Please join us as we hold our 12th Annual 1.5 mile Walk to Break the Silence at Memorial Hall (Please Touch Museum) in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.

    To pre-register and learn more, visit nocc.kintera.org/delval 

      For additional information, click here.

  • 09/11/2010 - Inauguration of Gail's Team, Walking to Break the Silence - Connecticut Chapter
    Glastonbury High School Track  - Connecticut Chapter

    We invite you to join Gail’s Team (a.k.a. “Mrs. W” to all her beloved students) in it’s first-ever walk in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s fight to break the silence. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/12/2010 - 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Massachusetts Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 12th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 in Marine Park, Day Boulevard in South Boston, MA.  Registration begins at 9:00 AM, Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. Register online here.

    View our walk brochure.  For additional information, call 781-643-9800 or send an e-mail to ma.nocc@ovarian.org. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/12/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Rhode Island Chapter
    Join the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Sunday, September, 12, 2010 in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave (at the Carousel), Providence RI.

    For additional event details and to register visit nocc.kintera.org/ri    For additional information, click here.

  • 09/12/2010 - Bowl Over Ovarian Cancer Night - Northern Virginia Chapter
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Held at Bowl America. Donation of $50 per bowler. Space is limited, so call 571-294-6913 now to reserve your spot! For additional information, click here.

  • 09/12/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Central Maryland Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Central Maryland Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its first annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland.

    Register for the walk at nocc.kintera.org/mdcentral

    For additional information send an e-mail to md.central.nocc@ovarian.org.

      For additional information, click here.

  • 09/12/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Pittsburgh Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join us for the Pittsburgh Chapter 10th Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the North Park Boathouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Register online here. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/16/2010 - Ovarian Cancer Conference - Iowa Chapter
    The Iowa Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition will be co-sponsoring its annual ovarian cancer conference with Mercy Cancer Center on Thursday, September 16th, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/17/2010 - NOCC Nite with the Phillies - Delaware Valley Chapter
    For additional information, click here.

  • 09/18/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Nebraska Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Nebraska Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 4th Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Lake Zorinsky in Omaha.

    To register, click here. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/18/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 6th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer in Memory of Ellen Jackson.  The run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Arlington Avenue, in Toledo Ohio.

    Event Day Registration will begin at 8AM, Opening Ceremonies at 9:30AM, and the Run/Walk starting at 10AM.

    Click here to register for the walk.  For additional information, call 419-866-6622 or send an e-mail to oh.nw.nocc@ovarian.org

      For additional information, click here.

  • 09/18/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Wichita Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Kansas Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Sedgwick County Park, Sunflower Shelter in Wichita, Kansas.

    To register, click here. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/20/2010 - Teal Magnolias Ladies Golf Tournament - Big Bend Chapter
    The Third Annual Teal Magnolias Ladies Golf Tournament, featuring women golfers and gentlemen caddies, will be held on September 20, 2010 at the Southwood Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/24/2010 - Teal Lights Celebration - Illinois Chapter
    The Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower
    Chicago, Illinois

    Register here. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 10th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas.

    Register for the walk here.  For additional information, send an e-mail to noccdfw@ovarian.org. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Ovary Bowl - NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the Ovary Bowl, bowling for a good cause and for fun.

    More information to be posted soon.  For questions, send an e-mail to oh.nw.nocc@ovarian.org

      For additional information, click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Long Island Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Long Island New York Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 4th Annual "5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer" to be held on September 25, 2010 at Eisenhower Park – Field 6A -  East Meadow, New York. 

    Online registration is open @ http://nocc.kintera.org/liny.  Please join as an individual or team. If you like, please download a copy of the registration form and a copy of the walk flyer
    click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Connecticut Chapter
    The Connecticut Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition will host its first annual "Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer" on Saturday, September 25th.  The event will be held at Hammonasset State Beach & Park located at 1288 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT.

    TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK CLICK HERE: nocc.kintera.org/CT

    For additional information about this event, call 860-861-0061. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Tucson Teal Tea - Tucson Chapter
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Held at the Arizona Cancer Center.  For additional information, click here.

  • 09/25/2010 - Run to Break The Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Sacramento Chapter
    Be a part of this year's Run to Break The Silence on Ovarian Cancer (formerly Race For Her) on Saturday at 5:30 pm and help raise money for ovarian cancer research and education programs. For additional information, click here.

  • 09/26/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - New Hampshire Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    The New Hampshire Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition 5th Annual, 2 mile, Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer is scheduled for Sunday, September 26th at Mine Falls Park in Nashua. For more information or to register for the walk visit our walk website at nocc.kintera.org/NH or email us at noccnh@ovarian.org.

    Plan to join us for our largest fundraiser and survivor celebration!  There will be food, raffles, giveaways, face painting, and much, much more! For additional information, click here.

  • 09/26/2010 - Dessert with the doctors/candle light vigil - Iowa Chapter
    Dessert with the doctors/candle light vigil will be held at the west Gardens of the Capital in DesMoines.   For additional information, click here.

  • 09/26/2010 - Tea for Teal - Greater Richmond Chapter
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Held at the Westwood Club. For additional information, click here.

  • October 2010

  • 10/03/2010 - Mayor's Run/Walk to Break the Silence of Ovarian Cancer - Northern New Jersey Chapter
    The Mayor's Run/Walk to Break the Silence of Ovarian Cancer is a 5K run/walk event held in the fall of each year.  To register: walkforovariancancer.com

      For additional information, click here.

  • 10/05/2010 - Volunteer Open House - Iowa Chapter
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Volunteer open house to be held in conference room 4 at Mercy Medical Center in DesMoines.   For additional information, click here.

  • November 2010

  • 11/06/2010 - Croptopia Getaways - Connecticut Chapter
    9:00 AM 11/6 – 3:00 PM 11/7 Held at Courtyard by Marriot in Orange, CT. Join us for a scrapbooking fundraiser!  Early registration encouraged! For additional information, click here.

  • 11/07/2010 - ING New York City Marathon - Massachusetts Chapter
    The 2010 ING New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 7th.  The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is pleased to have a limited amount of charity numbers for the 2010 ING NYC Marathon.   For additional information, click here.

  • 11/20/2010 - San Antonio Run/Walk - San Antonio Chapter
    Brackenridge Park, Koehler Pavilion
    3910 North St. Mary's Street
    San Antonio, TX
    9:30 AM registration

    Register for event here.click here.

  • December 2010

  • 12/05/2010 - Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Valley of the Sun Chapter
    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    Join the Phoenix Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its Second Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer which will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Kiwanis Park, Sister Cities Area, in Tempe, Arizona.

    Registration information to be posted soon.  For additional information, send an e-mail to nocc.phoenix.walk@ovarian.org. For additional information, click here.

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