NOCC Philadelphia Announces the 2005 'Community Cares' Campaign and 'Day of Healing' Walk
Posted on: Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 15:00 CDT
PHILADELPHIA, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Philadelphia Division is proud to announce the 2005 "Community Cares" Campaign to raise awareness and promote education of ovarian cancer. The annual campaign will focus on the "healing" process of the disease, whether one suffers from ovarian cancer, has a loved one affected by cancer, or is a survivor of the disease. The campaign will culminate in a community-wide walk to take place on September 11, 2005 at Memorial Hall. The theme for this year's walk is "A Day of Healing."
"The purpose of this year's walk is not only to raise funds for and awareness of ovarian cancer, but to focus on the positive aspects of healing through physical activity, meditation and education," said Lauren Martin, co-sponsor of this year's Walk.
"We have chosen to bring the community together on September 11, 2005 - a sensitive and profound day for all Americans - to join forces in appreciation for our health and the healing process. Activities on the day of the walk will combine exercise, meditation and education and focus on each individual's own unique 'healing' process," adds Shaun Moran, the second co-chair of the event.
This year marks the 7th anniversary of the NOCC-sponsored "Walk for the Whisper." For the first time this year, the organizers have decided to create a "Day of Healing" theme whereby members of the community can join together in a unique yoga and meditation class at the footsteps of Memorial Hall. After the yoga class, a "kick-off" opening ceremony will inspire the walkers who will then take the attractive 3-mile course around the Bartram's Garden and Japanese Tea House. Following the walk, participants will enjoy live music; view an art exhibit and health fair.
About the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The Philadelphia Division of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is dedicated to increasing awareness of ovarian cancer, along with educating both men and women in the Philadelphia area about this disease. Commonly referred to as the disease that "whispers," ovarian cancer's warning signs are often subtle and vague. The "Walk for the Whisper" is held annually in Philadelphia.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
CONTACT: Marla Cimini of SmartMark Communications, +1-856-616-1194 ormcimini@smartmarkusa.com, for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Web site: http://www.ovarian.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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