Weekend Events

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and several events are happening in and around Boston this month. The first two are this Sunday, September 9, 2012

First up is the 14^th annual NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. The location is Carson Beach & Mother's Rest Area in South Boston. Dr. Matulonis will be the keynote speaker prior to the beginning of the event. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's (NOCC) mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. To find out more about their work visit their website at: http://www.ovarian.org/chapter_presidents_message.php

On the afternoon of September 9^th Dr. Matulonis will be walking in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.  Over the past 24 years, the Walk has contributed more than $80 million to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber.  There are several teams donating their time, effort and devotion to the cause of beating Ovarian Cancer including The Ovarian Cancer Brigade and Team Diane . There is still time to support a participant or a team, just log on to http://www.jimmyfundwalk.org/faf/home/ccp.asp?ievent=1000775&ccp=621088