Let’s face it – asking your friends, family and coworkers to open their hearts (and wallets) to ovarian cancer research can be intimidating, which is why we have compiled this simple, yet comprehensive list of ways you can meet and even exceed your fundraising goal! 1. Tell your story. We are all riding for a…
Frisco RoughRiders Host Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Dr Pepper Ballpark FRISCO, Texas – September 6, 2015 – Be the Difference Foundation, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Frisco RoughRiders are kicking off September, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, with a special Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night sponsored by Medical City Dallas Hospital at Dr…
My name is Seth Mierl, and I ride to raise awareness and to help fund research for ovarian cancer. I am a momma’s boy riding in memory of my mom, Carolyn, who fought courageously after being diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. She turned out to be the strongest person I have ever known both…
What can I say about my mother that would even do justice to what an amazing woman she is… She is my rock and the person I want to be like most in this world. We are a single mother/daughter relationship, so it has always been ‘us against the world’ mindset. We can conquer anything…
My name is Nora, and I am a seven year survivor of ovarian cancer. I had a very sudden onset of symptoms. My doctor immediately sent me for imaging and then referred me on to a specialist. Within ten days I had surgery and confirmation that it was cancer. In retrospect, the pain was a…
I ride in memory of my bride Anne, my neighbor Pam, my friends Helen and Denise and my colleague Carol. I ride for all families impacted by ovarian cancer. I ride for all women who have yet to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I ride for the children, parents, spouses, friends, families and entire communities that are…
My mom was truly the life of any party. She was the most giving and loving person I have ever met. She consistently put the needs of others way before her own needs. She lived with a smile on her face, and sincerely enjoyed life. She was a wonderful mother, and an even better grandmother. She lived…
I met my wife, Helen, when I was 15 years old. She was my first date, and I was smitten. We were married on December 20, 1980. Helen was the most unique, volatile person I ever met. She was smart and successful at everything she did – detailed at the very core, yet as creative…
