AWARENESS. KNOWLEDGE. ACTION UPDATE
 2008 WALK    T-11 DAYS
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 Greetings!
 
 
It is September 
 
OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

Only 11 days to Walk Day - be AWARE!!
 
  
September is here-  and GOCA has lots going on to create awareness this month!!!   Check out the GOCA Homepage!
 
TAKE ACTION!
11 days until WALK 2008!   We have 271 walkers signed up and we are gaining momentum for the final stretch!  Let's hit 500 walkers! 
 
 
You can sign up until 9:45am on Sept 13!  We look forward to seeing you all!
 
Thanks to those who are getting their checks into the office- it helps us out a lot!   Here is the update as we get down to the wire-  in team totals, we have added CHECKS received as of Sept. 1....
 
9/2/2008 Walk update:
         1. Total Teams registered:    39 (new record)    
         2. Total Participants:            271 
           3. Dollars raised:                $43,046.00
         4. Team Goals:                     $94,550.00
 
TOP 5 TEAM TOTALS:  (checks included)
 
1. Team Nancy:                $11,544.00
2. SEGO Buddies:             $ 7,105.00
3. Team Eva:                    $ 4,446.00
4. Terri's Beach Club:     $ 3,515.00
5. Team Jessica:              $ 2,900.00
 
 
 
 
Stay tuned for next weeks update and details on Walk Day~    
 
Nancy Noto

ACTION NEWS UPDATE-# 4

DONT FORGET YOUR SHOES!!!!
 
Yes we are collecting shoes for the Memorial again-
"Who Will Fill Their Shoes"
 
Read about the Memorial- click here
 
We ask you bring slightly worn women's shoes with you the morning of the Walk to be placed in the Memorial.  ANd as is year's past- following the Walk, we will deliver the shoes to Dress for Success.
  
 
DONATION CHECKS YOU MAY BE HOLDING ONTO......
 
We ask that  you please send any checks you have into the GOCA offices today or drop them off so they can be counted towards your team totals ahead of time and help out the GOCA office the week of the Walk! 
 
We will accept donations and checks the day of the Walk. 
 
 
 
Thanks to 
OUR 2008 WALK SPONSORS: 
 
 
Airtran
 
          Northside Hospital  
                     
                                     Kroger
 
 
sembler
 
 
 
 
 
The 2008 GOCA Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bracelet~
 
 Taking orders NOW!   Click here to place your Order!
 
2008 Awareness Bracelet
New and only for 2008- Kidea Inc. will design a beautiful, limited edition bracelet exclusively for GOCA. Orders will be taken Aug. 15- Sept. 30 with a limited supply available for purchase the Day of the WALK. 
 
10% of the purchase price will be donated back to GOCA!   
 
In this design, the powerful energy of Turquoise is used to give women a sense of happiness & contentment, Amethyst has been deemed "nature's tranquilizer" because of its effectiveness in relaxing not only the mind but also the nervous system. Green Jasper brings awareness that one is always surrounded by others who can be called upon to provide insight and send loving energy.
 
A sterling silver awareness toggle will secure this beautiful bracelet on your wrist. Measures 7.5" L  
Note: size adjustments can be made - after ordering, please email Kidea to request your specific length. 
 
AWARENESS.KNOWLEDGE.ACTION....
 
 
The time is NOW-  step up and Walk!
 
September 13, 2008
Sanctuary Office Park, Alpharetta
 
 
The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
6000 Lake Forrest Drive, Ste. 395
Atlanta, GA  30328
p.404.255.1337  f.404.255.2910
 
GOCA is a 501(c)-3 tax exempt organization committed to increasing awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer. GOCA serves the metropolitan Atlanta area with public education programs and is working on expanding statewide outreach.