We're inspired by the many ways people are getting involved in Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM) and Move4Her across the country! From basketball and soccer to golf, pickleball, Pilates, biking, walking, and more - people are moving for more tomorrows. If you’re seeking ways to make an impact during #GCAM, find an exercise or activity that inspires you and do five minutes of movement (or more!) each day for the five gyn cancers. Feeling competitive? Join fellow #Move4Her participants who are staying active, setting personal fitness goals, and competing with friends in our distanced-based STEPtember fundraising challenge: https://ow.ly/UoFu50TfI8w Every step taken helps support those affected by gyn cancers. Stay engaged and learn more at Move4Her.org.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
Wellness and Fitness Services
Chicago, Illinois 606 followers
Dedicated to supporting research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers.
About us
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC) is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), the premier medical specialty society for health care professionals trained in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers.
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https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/
External link for Foundation for Women’s Cancer
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
620 N La Salle Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60654, US
Employees at Foundation for Women’s Cancer
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Tim Johnstone
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Laura Amundson-Sagil
Marketing Manager | Digital Marketer | Creative Problem-Solver
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Marsha Tanner Wilson
Consultant at Marsha Tanner Wilson Consulting
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Elizabeth Kix, MPH, APR
champion of the public’s health | communications enthusiast | framework developer | mission maximizer | solution seeker | partnership builder | human…
Updates
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There’s nothing better than a community coming together to raise awareness for gynecologic cancer! In honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the states of North Carolina and Wisconsin have officially proclaimed September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, there are so many ways to get involved in #GCAM and help spread awareness. Learn the facts, share them with your network, and participate in events across the country. Take a look at resources available and ways to get involved at https://lnkd.in/gSzHDcmX
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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month is officially underway! We are here for you this September and beyond. Throughout #GCAM, visit https://lnkd.in/eat7EFh for free and accessible information about gynecologic cancer risk and prevention, symptoms and treatment, clinical trial facts and resources, and much more. Be sure to visit our GCAM webpage, available under the tab “Education” on our website. There, you’ll find downloadable flyers for each gynecologic cancer type, social media post ideas with graphics, ideas for spreading awareness in your community, details on our signature event, #Move4Her, and upcoming awareness and education events the FWC and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology are involved in. Want a downloadable version of this information? We have you covered with an official GCAM toolkit (pictured below), which can be found on our website homepage and tab referenced above! Thanks in advance for your dedication and partnership in spreading awareness! Drop examples of ways you’ll be engaging your community in the comments below. ⬇️
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Kirsten Jorgensen, MD, a past #Move4Her grant recipient and gynecologic oncology fellow at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, provided an update on her research which is helping families with a hereditary or inherited cancer syndrome. Watch Dr. Jorgensen: https://lnkd.in/guhCn_Mg Feeling compelled to support gyn cancer research? Join us by registering for Move4Her today at Move4Her.org.
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On September 7, FWC will partner with MJH Life Sciences®, CURE Today, and six Society of Gynecologic Oncology members to provide free gynecologic cancer education for patients, care partners, and survivors. You're invited! Register for the Summit here: https://ow.ly/PQuv50T75Zc
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Applications and nominations for the FWC Board of Directors will remain open through October 15. SGO members may apply or nominate a fellow SGO member. Available positions include: Member-at-Large (two open positions) Member-at-Large Community Leader (two open positions) Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehynyX3m Nominate a colleague here: https://lnkd.in/esUvg7-9
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The article "This Endometrial Cancer Finding Shows We Need More Black Women in Clinical Trials" published by BlackDoctor.org explores recent research that uncovered a significant disparity in how uterine serous carcinoma (USC) tumors express more aggressive and immunosuppressive features in Black patients. The FWC Patient Education Committee's fact sheet on USC is referenced in the article, and available for you today. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/erEmDMuB Learn more about USC: https://bit.ly/3MfqVWi
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🏀 What a game! 🏀 Thank you Chicago Sky WNBA and UChicago Medicine for the opportunity to raise awareness about the five gyn cancers today via arena signage and recognition on the WNBA court. And special thanks to our Society of Gynecologic Oncology members from the Chicago area that came to show support for our mission! Free #gyncancer educational guidebooks, fact sheets, courses, webinars, and more are available 24/7 at https://lnkd.in/eat7EFh. Know your risk, learn the facts, and join the fight to reduce the impact of gyn cancers in our communities.
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Get ready to move! We’re excited to announce our new video series featuring Jess from Pure Barre, who will guide us through different exercises as we gear up for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in September. Our goal is to inspire you to incorporate just five minutes of movement into your daily routine for better health and to raise awareness of the five gynecologic cancers. #Move4Her Let's keep moving together! Visit move4her.org, and register to support gynecologic cancer research and programs.
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#ThrowbackThursday to the 2023 Chicago Sky game with the Foundation for Women’s Cancer! We were honored to team up with the Sky to spread the word about our mission to accelerate research, enhance education, and raise awareness of the five gynecologic cancers. We’re thrilled to join the Chicago Sky again this Sunday as they take on the Las Vegas Aces. If you're attending the game, be sure to stop by our table in the Main Concourse. #ChicagoSky Learn more about how we’re educating communities, advancing research, and working to eradicate gynecologic cancers at https://lnkd.in/eat7EFh.