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OAK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 8th Annual Blue Hydrangea Tea Event
ORGANIZATION: Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
We NEED YOUR help, It's that Simple!
Blue Hydrangea Tea Event Volunteer List for 2015
Steps for Signing Up:
- Review Needed tasks below & let us know where & when you can help.
- Click: "I WANT TO HELP" button and send OAK a message.
OR Call or Email the OAK Office
OAK: info@oakky.org Or 502-708-1625
Volunteer task/location date/time Volunteer name(s)
- **Chapel Set-up - Rob Morris Chapel Sat. 4/18 5:00-7:00 Need 4-6 people to help set up,**This will include a second (make up) decorate, and hang signs, prepare final tickets/bags volunteer orientation session from 5 to 5:30 if you did notattend the session on Wed. 4/8
1. Becky Kimbler
2. Kathy McCann
3. Liz Jordan
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- Registration - Rob Morris Chapel Sun. 4/19 9:00-12:00 Need 4-6 people to help set up & Help hang signs, decorate, etc.
1. Anna De Jesus
2. Kathy McCann
3. Liz Jordan
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- Need 3-4 people to pass out bags Sun. 4/19 12:00-2:00 (1 person per alphabet range)
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- Need 2 people for on site ticket sales Sun. 4/19 12:00-3:00
1. Liz Jordan
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- Need 2-4 people at front of chapel Sun. 4/19 12:00-3:00 For crowd control/registration instructions
1. Anna De Jesus
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- Need 2-4 people as floaters to help Sun. 4/19 12:00-2:00 Where needed/ give breaks to others
1.Kathy McCann
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- OAK Booth Rep. - Chapel Sun. 4/19 12:00-4:00 Need 1-2 people (split shift 12-2, 2-4)
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- Service - Chapel Sun. 4/19 12:00-4:00 Need 1-2 people (split shift 12-2, 2-4)
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- Street Crossing/shuttle assistance - Sun. 4/19 1:00-4:00 Need 6-10 people to help with street Crossings & on/off shuttle van (possible split 1 hour shifts)
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- Post-event clean-up - Chapel Sun. 4/19 4:00-5:00 4 or more people
1. Kathy McCann
2. Liz Jordan
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- Pre & Post event Donation Jars - Fri./Sat. Mar 27/28 (anytime ) Need 2 authorized people to drop off AND
Jars at merchant stops about 3 weeks before Sun. 4/19 4:00-5:00 & pick up immediately after event (same 2 people for both tasks/dates)
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- Parking & Directional Sign placement - Sun.4/19 10:00-11:00 Need 2 people to set up (10-11am) & 4:00-5:00 & take down (4-5pm) See location(s) list (Separate list will be provided)
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Other volunteer task needs:
Notes:
** Mandatory volunteer orientation sessions for anyone helping out at the Rob Morris Chapel for registration & crowd control. 2 session dates are available to choose from. Lists and written instructions will be passed out at that time. If you are unable to attend, please let us know.
Last updated: 3/13/15
Thank you for your support!!! Sincerely, Team O.A.K.
#CHC
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About Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky
Location:
2509 Plantside Drive, Suite D, Louisville, KY 40299, US
Mission Statement
Mission... · To provide resources for support, networking, and education for women who are diagnosed with gynecological cancers and their caregivers in order to improve outcomes. · To create awareness among women and the greater community regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer, resulting in earlier detection and saved lives · To encourage greater citizen participation in gynecological cancer issues for the benefit of future generations through public education programs, media collaboration, and joint ventures with other community organizations
Description
Judy had ovarian cancer and had no support group in Louisville at the time of diagnosis. She wanted that to change for those other women who were diagnosed. Jill’s mother lived another state and had ovarian cancer. The two met on the Internet in the ACOR Ovarian Cancer Problems Discussion List group. The two decided to form an alliance and raise awareness in the community of ovarian cancer.
The creation of OAK was a gathering of women who had ovarian cancer and let them share experiences through monthly support group meetings. Education and awareness for ovarian cancer was unheard of in the Louisville area; known as the "silent" disease. With that, Jill & Judy pledged to reach the surrounding communities and entire state by holding free educational seminars, attending health and city fairs to distribute information and direct mail marketing to the gynecologists, libraries and health departments.
Judy found the following poem to be so true of her experience.
The OAK Tree:
A mighty wind Blew night and day. It stole the oak tree’s leaves away, Then snapped its boughs And pulled it bark Until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held its ground While other trees fell all around. The weary wind gave up and spoke, "How can you still be standing, Oak?" The oak tree said, "I know that you Can break each branch of mine in two, Carry every leaf away, Shake my limbs, and make me sway. But I have roots stretched in the earth, Growing stronger since my birth. You’ll never touch them, for you see, They are the deepest part of me. Until today, I wasn’t sure Of just how much I could endure. But now I’ve found, with thanks to you I’m stronger than I ever knew."Author unknown
Jill and Judy found they needed to include women diagnosed with any gynecological cancer as there were no support groups available for them either.
They partnered with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to help them learn how to better reach these goals. They attended training seminars and put their plans into action. The group has since blossomed in many ways. In addition to their initial goals, they now speak to 3 rd year medical students at the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky as part of the program "Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives".
OAK is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization with 12 doctors and a Nurse Practitioner on the Medical Advisory Board and Advisory Board.
Fundraiser’s:
- Toast To Life Dinner & Silent Auction: This special celebration is held in August every year at The Olmstead. It is a true celebration of the strength of our gynecological cancer survivors. Joining our survivors are their family members, friends, caregivers, volunteers, our Medical Advisory Board and local celebrities such as Rachel Platt & Melissa Swan of WHAS-11 and Vicki Rogers of 106.9. The 2010 Toast to Life Dinner & Silent Auction raised over $20,000 which was used to help fund local and national ovarian cancer research and to provide local community educational programs. The 2011Toast to Life Dinner & Silent Auction, "A Toast to 10",celebrates O.A.K.’s 10th Birthday.
- Motorcycle Poker Run
- One Stop Shop
- Annual Mary Cooper Memorial Golf Scramble
- Dee Edwards Annual Whisper Walk
- Local Restaurant Fundraisers
Activities:
- Survivor’s & Caregiver’s Monthly Support Group Meeting: Everything can be discussed from the serious to the silly. Medicines, side effects, nutrition & learning what questions to ask your medical personnel. Meetings are separated by adjoining rooms, the 4th Monday of each month, at 6:00 PM at the O.A.K. Office
- Lunch & Learns
- Survivors Teaching Students @ U of L & U of K to 3rd Year Medical Students
- Health Fairs & Festivals
- Nixon Lectureship
- Garlove Lectureship
- Pamper Me Day
- Day at the Races
- Comedy Caravan
- Camp Make-A-Dream
- O.A.K. Library
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rob Morris Chapel 207 West Jefferson StHometown Pizza 105 East Adams StLaGrange, KY 40031
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- No volunteers, no Tea! It’s that simple! WE NEED YOUR HELP: