1000 Cranes for One Wish
A message for those whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer.

Are you, or someone you know, an ovarian cancer survivor? Have you lost a friend or loved one to ovarian cancer? We will be designing a table at this year's "A Teal Soiree" and we need your help.

Our design theme is "1000 Cranes for One Wish." According to Japanese lore, it is believed that if you fold 1000 cranes one wish will be granted. Our wish is to find a cure for ovarian cancer.

Please help us by folding a crane to add to our table design. Instructions, origami paper and a stamped envelope will be sent to anyone who is interested in participating. If you have lost a loved one to ovarian cancer, you may fold a crane in their honor and write their name on the crane's wing.

This is truly a labor of love, so let's work together to wish for a cure!

Please contact Phatsany at phatphatsany@yahoo.com for more information or to request a crane.

A Teal Soiree 2010
Mark your calendars for the 2010 "A Teal Soiree," a dining by design event for ovarian cancer awareness.

   When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
               6:00PM - Cocktails & Silent Auction
               7:30 PM - Dinner & Entertainment

   Where: JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
                150 Clayton Lane, Denver, CO

   Tickets: $125/individual, $225/couple

   Entertainment: Sandra Wong Music

   Emcees: Mike Nelson, KMGH 7 News & Cindy Nelson

Proceeds from the event will go toward CSF's ovarian cancer awareness efforts as well as our patient comfort kits and other projects to support ovarian cancer patients in Colorado.

Click here to purchase tickets online.

CSF Celebrates Ovarian Cancer Survivors
On June 23, 2010, Cheryl Shackelford Foundation hosted its second annual ovarian cancer survivors luncheon at the Wellshire Inn. It was a chance for survivors and care-givers to come together to share their cancer experiences and celebrate their triumphs.

The speakers at the luncheon included Dr. Mary Jo Schmitz, one of Denver's top gynecologic oncologists, who talked about the latest treatments and trends in ovarian cancer. Comedian and motivational speaker Marcia McGilley, who is also an ovarian cancer survivor, shared her personal cancer journey through laughter (and a few tears.)

From all of us at CSF, we would like to thank everyone who attended the luncheon and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Click here to see pictures from the luncheon.

Ovarian Cancer Patient Comfort Kits
Cheryl Shackelford Foundation proudly offers complimentary "patient comfort kits" to any Colorado woman who is newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer or undergoing active treatment. The kits include:

• Canvas tote bag
• Fleece teal lap blanket
• Patient journal
• Ovarian cancer resource book
• Water bottle
• Mug & tea
• Chapstick

If you or someone you know would like to receive a kit, please contact us at (303) 972-8741 or e-mail us at info@csfovarian.org.