Updated: Monday, May 12, 2008 02:38:06 PM

NOTE: The ovarian cancer patchwork quilts and the ovarian cancer yo-yo quilts are available for events. Contact Ovarian Cancer National Alliance for scheduling by calling 202-331-1332.

SECOND NOTE: If you have an ovca related event that you would like listed in the newsletter, please send info to Donald Melancon, PO Box 7948, Amarillo, TX 79114 or e-mail to ovcanews@aol.com  at least 6-8 weeks in advance. For inclusion on this web site, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the event.

YEAR 2008 EVENTS

MAY 2008

18 - West Bloomfield, MI, Jazz concert to benefit cancer patients and their families--with the focus on raising awareness of ovarian cancer.  Featured performers---Detroit's own George Benson along with the fabulous Cliff Monear Trio. For information e-mail: Jazzconcert08@gmail.com  or call 248-661-6344.

JUNE 2008

14 – Orange CA , The Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance Rods and Hogs Poker Run. To benefit the Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance It begins at the Century Theater Parking Lot in Orange, CA.  Registration begins at 8:00 am. Poker Run begins at 9:00 am at Century Theater Parking Lot, 1701 W. Katella, Orange, CA/ Pre-Registration $35, includes T-shirt, Goodie Bag & Meal Coupon.   Price increases to $40 after May 31.  Check out event on our website: http://www.ovarinoc.org or call (714) 974-0697 email: ovarianoc@aol.com

30 - Florham Park, NJ  Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation -1st Annual Golf Classic, will be held on June 30, 2008 at the Brooklake Country Club , 139 Brooklake Road ,Florham Park, NJ 07932 For more information, please see  http://www.kohnj.org/2008_golf_classic.htm or call Peggy Lee Peterson at 201-572-9773 or email to plpeterson@optonline.net.

JULY 2008

To benefit the Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance.  Registration begins at 8:00 am. Poker Run begins at 9:00 am at Century Theater Parking Lot, 1701 W. Katella, Orange, CA/ Pre-Registration $35, includes T-shirt, Goodie Bag & Meal Coupon.   Price increases to $40 after May 31. For more information, call OCOCA at 714/974-0697 or e mail: ovarianoc@aol.com.

AUGUST 2008

23 -Cleveland, OH   OROC (OutRun Ovarian Cancer)  5th Annual  5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Family Fun Run.  Rally begins at 8:00 a.m.  Run/Walk starts and finishes at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.  In support of ovarian cancer awareness, bring your family and friends and join us on the most rockin'  5K course in Northeast Ohio.  We'll have live music, family activities, prize drawings and great t-shirts.  Ovarian cancer survivors will be honored and will receive a special gift.  For more information go to http://www.oroc.org, or  http://www.hermescleveland.com,  or call 440.915.5388

SEPTEMBER 2008

1-30 - New Jersey The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation- Turn the Town Teal Campaign Volunteers from throughout the state are needed to hang teal ribbons for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Please contact Ann Marie Drella at the KOH main number (973) 644-0500 or by e-mail at amdrella@yahoo.com. For more information see www.kohnj.org.

14 - Morristown, NJ  The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Morris County Walkathon will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Loantaka Brook Reservation, (South St. entrance, Morristown, NJ). Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 am. There will be one, three and five-mile routes and walkers are welcome to bring their dogs for an additional $10.  Sign up now: By contacting us at (973) 644-0500, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm

21 - Lyndhurst, NJ  The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Lyndhurst/Bergen County Walkathon will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 AM. The walk will take place at the Richard DeKorte Park, Valleybrook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ and will include One, three and five-mile routes. (Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the park.) Sign up now: By contacting us at (201) 933-0008, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm

27 - Avon, NJ  Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Annual Avon/Monmouth County Walkathon will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 Registration and warm-up at 8:15 - 9:00 AM and the walkathon begins at 9:15 AM . The walk will take place 600 Ocean Avenue, Avon-by-the-Sea on the Boardwalk, Avon and will include one, three and five-mile routes. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the boardwalk Sign up now: By contacting us at (732) 280-2007, http://www.kohnj.org/2008walkathon.htm