Download Ovarian Cancer “It whispers so listen hard”

CONTACT: Becky Lechner
MOCA Communications Manager
(612) 822-0500 ex. 112/[email protected]
Pine City Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser Planned in Honor of Local Women
Event to raise money for Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
(MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., November 1, 2012) The public is invited to a dinner, dance and live
auction fundraiser to benefit the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) on Saturday, Dec. 1
at the American Legion in Pine City, Minn. MOCA is a statewide non-profit dedicated to
educating the public and medical community about ovarian cancer, providing support to women
and families impacted by the disease and funding the research needed to detect ovarian cancer
early and treat it properly.
Local residents are invited to attend the event which is held in honor of two area women
recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Claudette Falk of Bloomington and Donna Wojcik of
Milaca were both diagnosed with ovarian cancer within the past year. The event is planned by
close friends of Falk and Wojcik, who have set a goal to raise $10,000 for MOCA through the
fundraiser.
The event starts at 1 p.m. and will feature dinner, dancing, raffle prizes and a live auction. Live
auction items include an autographed photo from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin,
four packs of tickets to Nickelodeon Universe and Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of
America, a one-night stay in a family suite at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America
and many other items. A photo booth will also be available for fun photos and participants will
have the chance to purchase MOCA’s “Tie it Teal” shoelaces, which is a statewide campaign to
spread the word about the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Tickets to the dinner are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Children three and under are free.
“We thought it was important to hold a night to support those who are fighting this disease,
honor those who have lost their lives because of it and also provide a sense to hope to survivors,
friends and family,” said event coordinator Renee Fochs. “We want to do what we can in our
community to raise awareness and support the women affected by ovarian cancer.”
Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death among women and is the deadliest
gynecologic cancer. Nearly 400 women in Minnesota will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this
year.
“We truly appreciate these sorts of community efforts which raise money for MOCA’s research
and programming and make a difference for Minnesota women and families,” said Kathleen
Gavin, MOCA executive director.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, please contact Evie at (763) 242-7470
or Christina at (763) 221-9744. Live auction donations are still being accepted. To donate an
item, contact Renee at (763) 221-9985.
About the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance: The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA)
is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, providing support to
women and families impacted by the disease and funding the research needed to detect ovarian
cancer early and treat it properly. MOCA is made up of a network of more than 800 survivors
and 45,000 supporters with a full range of programs encompassing education, support and
research. MOCA has awarded over $3 million to research projects for ovarian cancer research in
Minnesota. For additional information, go to www.mnovarian.org or call (612) 822-0500.
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