Charity Spotlight: NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative

Birdies #: 1944

Location: World Headquarters located in Rock Island, IL

Website: www.normaleah.org

Mission: Our mission is to enrich lives through early detection education, patient support services and research funding for ovarian cancer -- the silent killer of women.

Impact of charity on the community: 

Established in 2008, NormaLeah’s programs have empowered more than 500,000 women worldwide. These life-saving initiatives are reducing the incidence and mortality rates of the deadliest gynecologic cancer.

• BEAT the BIG O -- reaching women where they work and play about the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer
• sisterSTRONG -- providing patient resource, referral and supportive care services
• RULE OUT! Early Detection & Risk Reduction -- collaborating with the medical community for better health outcomes
• Sisterly Advice -- educating women about ovarian cancer and its genetic link to other cancers
• girlpARTs project -- partnering with artists for a community-wide cancer awareness campaign during September & October