My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 2013. Thankfully, she was in remission by the following January, but unfortunately, the cancer recurred, and she’s fighting the fight once again. My mom loves going to spin class, and she told me about this event and how excited she is to attend. I want to do this event…
When do I ride? If your team captain hasn’t contacted you already, reach out to them and find out when you ride. Ride times are: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00…
cousin, Roya, was an absolute light in people’s lives. She loved Oscar Dela Hoya and even referred to herself as Roya Dela Hoya, joking that she wanted to marry him. Five years ago, at just 32 years-old, Roya was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After experiencing some bloating and pain in her urinary tract, she went in for a check-up….
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research REDWOOD CITY, CA. – Be the Difference Foundation announces its third annual Wheel to Survive San Francisco fundraiser to take place on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bay Club Redwood Shores in Redwood City, CA. Wheel to Survive is an…
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…
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 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…
