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Thanks to MOCA Volunteers May 10–Aug. 14, 2008 Office Volunteers Sharon Ball Brita Bliss Rose Brown Martha Dworak Judy Franke Sam Glatstein Jane Levin Dave Mulbarger Barb Olson Mary Pat Oslund Judy Reisman Molly St. George Sarah Tolman Penny Van Beek Chris Wick John Zimmerman Public Speakers Sarah Noonan Tripp Snyder Support Group Facilitators Marge Higgins Carol McPherson Judy Prokosch Medical Education Mary Ahrens Margaret Eilers Ruth Gaylord Resa Gilats Kristine Greer Chris Hoffman Peggy Jennings Ellen Kleinbaum Jane Levin Pam Ross Joan Ellen Schwartz Linda Whitman Carmen Williams Sue Young Michelle Yousha Golf Event Jillian Cade Joe Cade Kevin Cade Megan Cade Stephanie Cade Diana Chrz Ethan Cook Molly Cook Gerald Coward Leo Crowley Gwen Duckworth Sian Fennessey Lisa McLaughlin Julie Nelson Sarah Noonan Carol O’Keefe Linda Oman Kelly Paddock Karen Rodning Jerry White Chris Wick John Zimmerman

Summer 2008

MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE

MOCA launches Public Awareness Campaign: OVARYACT OCA has exciting news! We recently launched the first phase of OVARYACT, our public awareness campaign designed to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

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Billboards, bathroom stall advertisements, public service announcements and a new informational website are part of MOCA’s strategy to promote earlier detection of the disease to the general public. According to our marketing research estimates, over 500,000 people should see our billboard ads and over 1,000,000 people will see the bathroom stall ads!

know what to do, and that early detection can save lives. If women want more information and support, they are directed to MOCA’s website: www.mnovarian.org The campaign was funded through the generous support of the Northern Lights League and the Diane Shuda Memorial Fund. A team of people spent many hours developing the campaign, and we are so grateful to those partners who donated their time and talent. A special thanks goes to StoneArch Creative for providing pro-bono creative services and to Aware Web continued on page 5

On August 1st, bathroom stall advertisements were placed at the State Fair, the Metrodome, and Canterbury Downs. And at the end of August, ten OVARYACT billboards will be strategically placed around the metro area for one month. The campaign is running in August and September to reach area residents as well as visitors attending Twins and Vikings games, the State Fair and the increased traffic in the metro area due to the Republican National Convention. Our campaign also coincides with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September) and MOCA’s largest fundraising and awareness event, The Silent No More Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer, which will be held on September 13, 2008 at Rosland Park in Edina. This is an excellent opportunity for us to raise the profile of ovarian cancer in the community. Our hope is that women will see our OVARYACT messages, become interested and visit MOCA’s campaign website www.ovaryact.org This website sends a very concise message designed for a general audience: that ovarian cancer has symptoms, women need to recognize them and

Join us for MOCA’s

9th Annual Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer Saturday, Sept. 13th Rosland Park in Edina, MN

5K Run, 2K Walk & Kids Fun Run Register online at

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Letter from the President ow, it's almost time for MOCA's 9th Annual Walk/Run.This time of year is always an insanely busy time for the MOCA staff, board and its crew of volunteers. It’s times like these when the organization relies on its uniquely developed team to get the work done.

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I know that being part of that team at this time of year can be stressful, time consuming, and demanding. In many cases, it may make you doubt that your hard work really makes a difference. These were all the things I was wondering this past month and I wanted to share what happened to me to affirm my beliefs and ease my doubts. My family and I took a weekend trip to Chicago, and with the rising cost of airfare we decided to make it a true family trip and drive instead of fly. During part of that trip, I spent time on the phone with another board member talking about our upcoming media campaign and new website. There were a lot of kinks to be worked out and the deadline was getting closer and closer. We were all feeling overwhelmed with the task at hand and I was trying to help via the phone, rather than in person. My family was nearing

the northern suburbs of Chicago on I90 and I was incredibly frustrated, “will this really make a difference” kept running through my head. About ten minutes later a truck passed me, and when I looked up I saw a teal ribbon on the back of that truck with the MOCA logo. Of course it was a King Solutions truck, but it seemed to me to be giving me an answer. If that was the end of my story, I’d chalk it up to coincidence. But that’s not the end of the story. On Saturday, I hailed a cab at Armitage and Halstead Street. I got into the cab and was looking out the front window when I noticed that two cars in front of me there was a teal ribbon on the back of someone’s car. It couldn't be our teal ribbon, could it? But as we inched closer, I saw that it was indeed our teal ribbon from last year’s walk run traveling through the side streets of Chicago on the back of a black Trailblazer with Illinois plates. MOCA sightings, twice in one weekend, two states away. Maybe it was a coincidence, but inside I couldn't help but feel like I was getting a message. In the midst of chaos and self doubt, the message was loud and clear, we are making a difference. The profile of this

disease and the organization is being raised and hopefully will save lives. It’s important for all of us to remember why we do this and why it is so important to continue to work and sometimes spend some of our leisure time working for the cause. My six year old son said it best the other day in the car while we were running an errand for MOCA. He said “Mom, do you know why I like to volunteer for MOCA?” I said “tell me why.” He replied, “I like working for MOCA because it helps people with cancer.” Well said, Blane, me too! I look forward to seeing all of you at the Walk/Run!! Warmly, Lisa

MOCA’s 2007 Annual Report If you would like to learn more about MOCA’s research grants, medical and public education programs, fundraising and financials, check out the 2007 Annual Report. It is now posted on the MOCA website at www.mnovarian.org in the lower left corner.

MOCA Board of Directors

For more information or to contact MOCA’s staff call 612/822-0500

Janice Born Joe Cade Ellen Kleinbaum, Treasurer Susan Kushner Dona Maki Susan McIntyre Lisa McLaughlin, President Sarah Noonan, Vice President Terry Richardson, Secretary R.S. Tripp Snyder Joy Wetzel Christie Wick

Courtney Barrette, Program Assistant: [email protected] Kathleen Gavin, Executive Director: [email protected] Kathy McGovern, Medical Education Program Manager: [email protected] Karen Mulbarger, Finance Manager: [email protected] Molly St. George, Data Entry: [email protected] Constance White, Operations and Events Manager: [email protected] The information contained in this newsletter mailing or any enclosure contained herein, should NOT be considered a substitute for the opinion of a qualified health care provider. MOCA does not recommend or guarantee any product mentioned in this newsletter mailing or any enclosure contained herein. Please use this information to assist you in obtaining further information and in making your own health care decisions.

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In Celebration of Life All of us at MOCA wish to honor and celebrate the lives of the following women who recently passed away. Their strength, courage and grace are to be admired. We will carry on the fight against ovarian cancer in their names. We extend our sympathies to their spouses, partners, children, family and friends.

Jayne Clark

Rita Lannon

Elaine Cleveland

Marilyn Midthun

Judy Dockendorf

Laurie Palmer

Lois Flemmer

Vicki Weller

Joanne Jereczek

Joan Williams

Nuala Kernan

A Tribute to Judy Dockendorf June 30, 1947 – May 30, 2008

Our Mission • To create an awareness regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer. • To create and promote resources for support, networking and education for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families. • To unite and educate individuals, the medical community and organizations to achieve earlier diagnosis, better treatment and a cure for ovarian cancer. • To advance ovarian cancer research toward earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and a cure.

udy was a teacher, athletic director, coach and dean of students during her 31 years in the Minneapolis School District. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1999. She joined the MOCA board in October of 2005.

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MOCA meant the world to Judy. She was passionate about the mission and was always driven to raise awareness and funds for research and treatment. It was important for her to be involved, so when she was asked to be on the board, she was privileged. It gave her another way to be involved and make a difference. The support that she and I got and gave was amazing. It takes a village. She met so many amazing and courageous women that had a commonality and understood how she felt, which I think allowed her to share her feelings as well as gain strength from them. And many women gained strength from her as well. Judy was an amazing woman who could bring a smile and hope to people even in the toughest times. Never give up and don’t lose hope was her mantra. — Sara Schlumberger, Judy’s partner

Judy speaking at the 2007 Molly Cade Memorial Golf Gala.

• Judy’s first involvement with MOCA, as I remember it, was coming to my house each summer, usually fresh off the golf course, to pick up a full box of Walk/Run brochures. She would send them to her huge network of family and friends. Then the pledges and donations would pour in from around the country. Later when Judy had a recurrence and MOCA established an office in St. Louis Park, Judy became more involved. She used to continued on page 11

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Ovarian Cancer: A ‘Twisted Gift’ n June 16th, Brenda Hartman, MSW, LICSW, shared her insightful perspective on ovarian cancer and the fear of recurrence. As a 20-year survivor and a social worker who works with cancer patients and their families, Brenda’s in depth experience was an inspiration to many. It was evident that the room full of people appreciated Brenda’s ability to talk about such a tough subject in a positive, even light-hearted way.

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Brenda clearly described how everyone is on their own path of healing and the importance of living in the “now” versus fearing the unknown future. She encouraged the mindset that we can only do so much to control what lies ahead and beyond that, we need to enjoy today. Brenda also gave valuable tips on how to handle those dreaded doctor appointments and medical tests, such as breathing techniques, guided

2008 HRP-MN Golf Outing n July 17th, the Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota (HRPMN) hosted their annual golf outing to benefit MOCA’s Raine Snyder Fund. Raine Snyder, a late member of MOCA’s Board of Directors, was one of the founders of this professional association that formed twenty years ago.

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What started as a rainy morning, ended in a sunny day for the fundraiser. Over 50 members of HRP-MN and guests enjoyed golf, hole contests, a raffle and dinner program to raise over $4,500! Raffle ticket sales were brisk as participants registered and

enjoyed a social hour before dinner. Golfers had the opportunity to buy mulligans and to purchase strings of various lengths to use as markers for shots on the green. Sarah Noonan, MOCA’s Vice President, shared her personal story of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Tripp Snyder, Raine’s husband and member of MOCA’s Board of Directors, discussed the purpose of Raine’s Fund, which is to educate medical professionals to be sensitive to the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to help prevent misdiagnoses.

imagery and meditation. These were examples of ways to honor oneself as a person, not just thinking of oneself as a patient. She calls ovarian cancer a “twisted gift” since it has brought her experiences that have enriched her life. At the same time, it is not a gift she would ever want to give anyone else!

Informational Session for Women Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:30-8:00 p.m. MOCA Office ave you been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in recent months? If so, then you and a guest are invited to this informational meeting to learn more about the disease and meet other women in similar situations.

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Visit with a professional in the gynecologic oncology field about your questions regarding this disease. Share your hopes and fears with other survivors of ovarian cancer. RSVP to the MOCA Office at 612-822-0500.

A Toast to Life: Celebrating the Lives of Merle & Jill Rosenberg Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:00–8:00 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion Minneapolis, MN lease join us for the seventh anniversary of A Toast to Life, celebrating the lives of two most extraordinary women, Merle and Jill Rosenberg. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer ten months apart, this mother and daughter were dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and its symptoms so that no other women would have to travel their same path.

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They lived valiantly with ovarian cancer and yet they lost their lives ten months apart. It was their desire that their community continue to spread their message of hope and to raise not only consciousness of ovarian cancer, but also funds for ovarian cancer research in Minnesota. Since Merle and Jill were avid gardeners, this family event will include planting flower bulbs on the grounds of Nicollet Island. These bulbs and the beauty their flowers will provide every spring when they bloom will be an ongoing testament to Merle and Jill’s

lives. This planting activity is for everyone who likes to get their hands into the dirt and know they are contributing to the greater community as well as contributing to very important ovarian cancer research. A dinner, live entertainment and a live auction will also take place. Tickets are $50 per adult in advance, $60 at the door. Tickets are $15 for children 12 and under with a maximum of $30 for 2 or more children. To make reservations, go to www.mnovarian.org or call the MOCA office for an invitation.

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MOCA Dream Awards e all dream of a world without ovarian cancer. While we continue to work towards that dream, we would like to help you achieve other dreams, as well. Thanks to the generosity of a private donor, MOCA has funding available to help fulfill the dreams of several ovarian cancer survivors within the state of Minnesota.

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The purpose of the MOCA Dream Awards is to help a woman with her healing journey, strengthen her connection to her family or community, or assist her with something that she

might not otherwise be able to do. The awards will be valued between $2,500 and $10,000. Applications can be completed by the survivor herself or a family or friend on her behalf. MOCA is accepting applications now through September 22, 2008. The awards will be announced in October. For a MOCA Dream Awards application, please go to www.mnovarian.org or call the MOCA office at 612-822-0500.

One of MOCA’s bathroom stall ads.

STAND UP MOCA Sisters was so pleased to be able to attend the 11th Annual OCNA Conference in Washington, D.C. this past July.

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Imagine 200 ovarian cancer survivors of different ages, races, hair lengths, and year(s) of survivorship, from all over the U.S. gathered under one roof!!!! POWERFUL! Yes, it's true, our timidity and lack of assertiveness disappeared somewhere between hair loss and our final chemo treatment. All of us were there to stand strong for ourselves and one another, until there is a cure for ovarian cancer. And STAND we did! We STOOD in line for the Omni Shoreham's delectable food, and served it to our sisters that were too tired or unable to walk. We STOOD as One at the Luminaria of Remembrance Ceremony. Our sisters, mothers, daughters and friends who have passed on, were honored with prose, poetry and deeply felt tears. We STOOD & hugged & laughed & cried & told our story. We were strangers one moment, and comrades the next, due to the common bond of our cancer journeys. We STOOD in line to have our toes polished TEAL.

We WithSTOOD grueling hours of cancer research statistical presentations, that served up minute morsels of hope and hefty portions of discouraging news. "Ovarian cancer recurrence is high", "outcomes are not statistically viable", "survival after recurrence is low", "research ideas are abundant & funding is not", "treatment resistance increases "... you get the point. This was so disturbing, that I became afraid and wasn't sure that I could stand anymore. We STOOD in ovation as awards were given to medical pioneers and survivor advocates, who have STOOD UP and made profound differences in the lives of all touched by ovarian cancer. Finally, We STOOD as citizens at the Capital of the United States of America. We STOOD before our senators and state representatives, as their constituents, imploring them to vote for increased funding specifically for ovarian cancer research in 2009. We STOOD as survivor advocates, telling our stories & yours. We put a face on this brutal disease. We were seen. We were heard. — Brenda Kline lives in Rochester and is a member of the SE Chapter of MOCA. She is a 2 year survivor.

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Solutions for their pro bono web design services. And our heartfelt thanks go to all of you who have joined us in our mission to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Please visit our OVARYACT campaign website by using the following web address: www.ovaryact.org/friends

MOCA Medical Advisory Committee Peter A. Argenta, M.D. Cheryl L. Bailey, M.D. Matthew P. Boente, M.D. Linda F. Carson, M.D. A. Catherine Casey, M.D. William A. Cliby, M.D. Thomas P. Flynn, M.D. Melissa A. Geller, M.D. Rahel Ghebre, M.D. Bobbie S. Gostout, M.D. Paul Haluska, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. Lynn C. Hartmann, M.D. Monica B. Jones, M.D. Patricia L. Judson, M.D. Joseph W. Leach, M.D. Harold N. Londer, M.D. Harry J. Long, M.D. Prema P. Peethambaram, M.D. Karl C. Podratz, M.D., Ph.D. C. Robert Stanhope, M.D. Timothy O. Wilson, M.D.

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Capitol Hill Day at the OCNA Conference had the honor of representing MOCA at the 11th Annual OCNA Conference. While I found the entire week very educational and inspiring, one of my many highlights was participating in Capitol Hill Day. I would not consider politics my ‘cup of tea’, however, I found this experience to be incredibly fulfilling and made me feel like I was genuinely being heard and making a difference. Our Minnesota representatives have a true desire to hear their constituents’ concerns and issues that personally affect them!

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The more we encourage our Congress people and tell them our stories, the greater chances are that funding will go towards research and ultimately find a screening test and better treatments for ovarian cancer! Whether

you are a survivor or your partner, sister, mother or friend had ovarian cancer, you have a powerful story to share and make known why it is important to you that your representatives support research funding for ovarian cancer. What can you do? Here are some tips to help get you started: • Sign up for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Action Network to receive emails alerting you on when critical times arise to contact your representatives. Go to www.ovarian cancer.org, then click on Advocacy. • Inform yourself and your friends about the ovarian cancer research legislation that is in the works.

tives. Then continue to build and nurture those relationships.

• Tell your story! Call, email and write to your local and state representa-

— Kristen Larson, MOCA’s Public Education Program Manager.

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OCA is please to announce the following staff changes:

Constance White who has been with MOCA since January of 2006, has been promoted to Operations and Events Manager and has assumed responsibility for Communications, Events and Operations. Courtney Barrette will be joining MOCA as a Program Assistant. She comes to us from the March of Dimes where she served as Special Events Coordinator. She is pursuing a dual Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration at Hamline University and will be helping us coordinate our operations and events 25 hours a week. Molly St. George has been working for MOCA as a data entry clerk approximately 15 hours a week since mid June. Her grandmother, Elizabeth St. George, died of ovarian cancer in November of 2005. Molly participated in the Silent No More Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer in 2006 and 2007 and became a dedicated office volunteer in July of 2007. She is

Carol Rodman, Brenda Kline and Kristen Larson with Ryan Crowly, Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Legislative Assistant.

Highlights from the 11th Annual Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Conference: “Creating Currents of Change” Missed the conference? Presentations from national experts are now posted online in PDF format. To access these information presentations, go to www.ovariancancer.org, then click Conference under the Education heading.

MOCA Wish List Courtney Barrette, MOCA’s new Program Assistant.

currently a student at the College of St. Catherine and studying to become a physical therapist. Please join us in welcoming our new staff and commending Constance on her promotion!

MOCA is seeking the following items to be donated for use in our office. If you would like to donate, please contact Constance at [email protected] or 612-822-0500. • Two heavy duty 6’ wide by 7’ max height shelves for an upstairs storage room • Bike rack • Ten 70-quart plastic storage bins • Two wireless doorbells

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Tips for Caregivers By Judy Reisman lthough my partner’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer was terrifying, we were fortunate to have many friends who wanted to help. Having the right kind of help, however, is as important as simply having help. Here are some of the things that helped us as we navigated doctor appointments, surgery, chemo and all the feelings that go with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

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1. Ask someone you know who is organized to be your coordinator. This person is the collector and scheduler for all those family members and friends who love you and want to help. Having a coordinator means you don’t have to think of schedules and tasks on the spot, but simply give out the coor-

Join Our Email List! MOCA has developed the capability to communicate with you electronically and to accept donations and event registrations on our website. In order for us to be able to send you email with updates on events, meetings and activities, we need you to “sign up.” Go to www.mnovarian.org and click the Sign Up for E-News button. Fill out the accompanying questionnaire so that we can communicate with you electronically and keep you abreast of what is happening in the fight against ovarian cancer!

dinator’s phone and/or email address when someone asks what they can do. Another useful tool is Lotsa Helping Hands, an online, private calendar designed to organize helpers (www.lotsahelpinghands.com). 2. Use your coordinator/volunteers for many tasks, not just delivering meals. We had friends who helped me rake leaves, wash windows, drive to medical appointments, get the VCR fixed, buy protein drinks… The list is only as long as your imagination and ability to ask for help when you need it. No task is too small for someone who wants to help you. 3. Our coordinator is the one who told me that even on days when Jane could only eat soup, I would have a nourishing meal delivered, as the caregiver needs sustenance also. 4. Ask people to bring food in containers that don’t need to be returned. If not, ask that they put their names on the bottom of each dish so you don’t have to remember whose is whose when there are so many other things on your mind. We decided to use all the nonreturnable containers to deliver meals to others in need in our community as a way of “paying it forward.” 5. Since we guarded our privacy and energy levels, we asked that food be left on our unlocked back porch, rather than have people ring the bell and expect a visit. This was one of our best ideas, as how we would be feeling at any one moment was so unpredictable. A cooler with ice packs works well to keep animals out and food cool, if you will not be around during delivery times. 6. Communication: Construct an email list or use a website like CaringBridge.org to keep friends and family informed. It is just too tiring to keep repeating the same information over and over again for concerned others. If you are not computer literate, ask someone to construct a phone tree for you, so that you only need to

make one phone call each time there is news. 7. Be very clear that you do not want to hear anybody’s bad news stories. Some people seemed to think that the caregiver (me) was open to hearing about everyone else’s cancer. Not! I had to learn to say that I only wanted to hear good news, which was startling, but educational to some. 8. Use your answering machine to screen calls. Sometimes the best phone calls were those in which the caller sent love, but said, “don’t call back.” 9. If your partner is comfortable with it, attend your church/synagogue even when she does not feel up to going. 10. A support group of caregivers has become an important group of friends. Although we did not know each other well before we formed, we used the group to share ideas for coping with illness. Most importantly, we also used the group to share our feelings and fears. Only someone who is going through the same fears can truly understand. Sometimes we met in coffee shops or restaurants to pamper ourselves, but when we knew we needed more privacy, we met in each others’ houses. I hope this helps all caregivers. I was so grateful for the steady presence and even pampering of dear friends. I learned how to ask for help and I learned to say no when necessary. These are all experiences I carry with me now.

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MOCA’sYoung Survivor Network By Sarah Noonan & Christie Wick s we are speeding through another busy and successful year at MOCA, our group has had the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers about issues unique to young women with ovarian cancer.

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In May, Sue Lorentz and Karin Link spoke to our group about adoption after cancer. Sue was a member of the founding Board of MOCA after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early thirties. After a few years of recovering and searching, she and her husband decided that they wanted to adopt a child. It was not too long after that they were blessed with twin boys from Guatemala. Sue shared with us her inspiring journey towards motherhood and the rewarding experience of providing a loving home to two very special sons. Thank you, Sue! For those of us who are unable to have biological children, you have given us so much hope! Karin Link works for Hand-in-Hand International Adoption Services and she shared with us the requirements and process necessary in order to become an adoptive parent. She helped us all to realize that just because we have had cancer does not mean that we cannot adopt…what a gift to all of us! In July, Dr. June LaValleur spoke with our group about surgical menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and how to deal with the many side effects of menopause at a young age. She addressed everything from hot flashes to osteoporosis to the many sexual side effects we have experienced as a result of early-onset menopause. She also dispelled many myths about hormone replacement therapy based on current research and lack thereof. Although the decision to take hormones to manage the effects of menopause is very personal and individual to each situation, she armed us with the knowledge we need to speak

more openly about our issues with our doctors. Knowledge is power, and we thank Dr. LaValleur for giving us this power!

Thank you to all our generous donors and the whole Young Survivor Network for helping put together this project!

Our final speaker for 2008 will be Karen Rodning who will be joining us at our meeting on October 15th. Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 22 and is a 32-year survivor of the disease! We look forward to learning about how she has coped with long-term survival and how she has faced the many stages of life as a cancer survivor.

For those of you who have been unable to attend our monthly meetings, we have been doing our best to record them and we hope to make them available to you soon. Please check back on our web page often (http://mnovarian.org/young_ survivors.htm) to get the latest from our group. And remember, we always meet at the MOCA office on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

In addition to hearing from these wonderful speakers, the Young Survivor Network has been busy preparing the survivor bags for the Silent No More Walk/Run. We have had a lot of fun with this project in the past and this year is no exception. We’re looking forward to great bags again this year!

ATTENTION SURVIVORS: Encourage Your Oncology Nurses to Apply for the Anita Lubov Memorial Scholarship Fund Please encourage all your oncology nurses to apply for an Anita Lubov Memorial Scholarship. In past years, most applicants applied because a MOCA member told them about the scholarship fund and encouraged them to apply. Since many hospitals are decreasing funding to cover the costs of attending national educational conferences, nurses appreciate learning about this scholarship opportunity. MOCA’s scholarship fund was established by the family of Anita Lubov. Mrs. Lubov, an oncology nurse in Ohio, died of ovarian cancer in 1999. The fund is available for currently practicing oncology nurses from Minnesota to attend national educational conferences. “My mom saw value in nursing education and to honor her memory in this way is most fitting,” says Mrs. Lubov’s daughter, Jan Arnold.

The purpose of the Anita Lubov Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for oncology nurses to attend conferences that will help them: • Improve their care of women with ovarian cancer • Increase their knowledge of ovarian cancer • Enable them to educate others about ovarian cancer The funding can be used to support travel, conference fees, lodging and per diem. Up to three scholarships are awarded each year. The deadline to apply for this year is October 30, 2008. Applications are available on the MOCA website at www.mnovarian.org

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Another Successful Molly Cade Memorial Golf Tournament & Gala n July, MOCA hosted the annual Molly Cade Memorial Golf Tournament & Gala at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club. Greg Thunder from the KS95 Morning Show helped to deliver an energizing dinner program and live auction. Through the live and silent auctions, raffle tickets sales, donations, sponsorships, golf tournament and the ever-popular Heads or Tails game, over $100,000 was raised for ovarian cancer programs and research. Thank to you all who attended and helped make this another successful event!

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A special thanks to our title sponsor, King Solutions, Inc. and our other 2008 sponsors: Apothecary Products Bay & Bay Blaine Brothers The Burish Group of UBS Financial Services Cade Family Foundation Central Bank Daly Agency Inc. Eastland, Solstad, Cade & Hutchinson, Ltd. IWCO Direct Klein Bank Larson Allen Master Electric Company M & I Bank

North Star Machine Company Quality Fork Lift Quebecor World RJ Marco Snyder Hotel Group Wells Fargo Private Banking Thank you to the Golf Committee for all their time and talents they put forth to make this event happen! Joe Cade & Mike Patterson, CoChairs Barry & Susan Kushner Patty Lynn-Sidoti Pam MacDonald Lisa McLaughlin Julie Nelson Joelle Overton

New Educational Program for “Dear Talula” Individuals with Inherited Ovarian Free Screening and Breast Cancers at Temple Israel new educational program for and/or BRCA2 gene. Women with the Apeople with inherited ovarian and BRCA1 gene have a 60% risk of devel- September 14 breast cancers is being developed. The program intends to answer questions such as: • What is hereditary ovarian cancer? • How can I learn more about hereditary ovarian cancer? • What is genetic counseling? • What is genetic testing and how would it affect me? Research has determined that 5-10% of women with ovarian cancer have a genetic predisposition to development of ovarian cancer. Women with a family history of ovarian cancer, especially in a first-degree relative, are at an increased risk of developing the disease. Most of hereditary ovarian cancers occur in women with specific genetic mutations, referred to as the BRCA1

oping ovarian cancer by age 70, an 85% risk of developing breast cancer, and an increased risk of colon cancer. Individuals with the BRCA2 gene are also at an increased risk, although a slightly lower risk than those with the BRCA1 gene.

Initially, the educational program will be held at Twin Cities’ synagogues and other Jewish organizations. Specific gene alterations have been identified in different ethnic groups and among individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Researchers have found that about 2.3 percent (23 out of 1,000 persons) have an altered BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This frequency is about 5 times higher than that of the general population. Longer term, the plan is to offer the educational program throughout Minnesota to all affected by the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

OCA members have been invited to attend a free screening of the award-winning documentary, “Dear Talula,” which will be screened at Temple Israel, 2324 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, at 3 p.m. on September 14, 2008. “DEAR TALULA” is an intimate portrait of a 38 year old woman, Lori Benson, facing her diagnosis of inherited breast cancer. Benson, along with an expert panel, will be at the screening for questions following the film.

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Support Groups MOCA Support Groups Minneapolis Survivor Support Group: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the MOCA office. Facilitators: Carol McPherson & Judy Prokosch. St. Paul Survivor Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Jane Wallace Fine Arts Center Lounge at Macalester College. Facilitator: Marge Higgins. Southeastern Minnesota: Meets every other month. The next meeting will be held in October. Contact MOCA for details. Primary facilitators: Jean Wagner and Sarah Keller. Young Survivor Network: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the MOCA office. Daughter’s Group for Women Who Have Lost Their Mothers to Ovarian Cancer: Meets quarterly. Next meeting is Wednesday, October 15th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the MOCA office.

Other Area Support Groups Cambridge Cancer Support Group (for all women affected by cancer): 1st Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Harbor Room (Cancer Resource Center) at Cambridge Medical Center. Women do not need to be affiliated with any particular health care system to attend. Please call Bonnie at 763-689-8415 for more information. Park Nicollet Gynecologic Cancer Support Group (for patients, family and friends): 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center, Meadowbrook Building. Please call 952-993-5700 for more information. For a thorough list of cancer support groups, visit Minnesota Cancer Resources at www.mncancerresources.org

For more information on any of the support groups, please contact the MOCA office at 612-822-0500. We are looking to expand our support groups to other areas of the state. If you are interested in starting a group or being a facilitator, please call!

MOCA Membership Meeting

MOCA Awards Night Awards to be presented: MOCA Dream Awards, Silent No More Walk/Run Top Pledge Getters & Lubov Scholarships Thursday, November 13 6:00–8:00 p.m. Ridgedale Library Minnetonka, MN Free & open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Detection • Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal pain • Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly • Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency) Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. Other symptoms commonly reported may include: fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation and menstrual irregularities.

Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist.

is no consistently reliable test available to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages.

How is Ovarian Cancer Detected?

If ovarian cancer is suspected, consult a gynecologic oncologist.

Experts recommend: • a complete pelvic/rectal exam, • a transvaginal ultrasound • CA125 blood test.

For a complete listing of area gynecologic oncologists, visit MOCA’s web site: www.mnovarian.org or call MOCA at 612/822-0500.

Unlike the Pap smear, which screens for cervical cancer and the mammogram for breast cancer, there currently

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she would make us laugh. Constance would tease Judy by writing on a white board “23 days since a Judy sighting.” Judy made Sara stuff ovarian cancer wristbands in clear bags with a symptom card while watching the Vikings. In her time served on the board, Judy was the greatest advocate for the staff. I miss her so much.

come into the office regularly to help with office work. It was during these office volunteer hours, that we all got a chance to begin to get to know this remarkable woman. When she would sit at the table addressing envelopes she would share stories with us and also listen to us, asking about our families, what we had for dinner last night and “how about those Vikings”?? All of us who worked for MOCA looked forward to the days Judy would come in the office. She was just so fun to be around (the fact that she would stop at Caribou and bring us coffee and treats, was just another bonus to having her visit). When MOCA moved to Minneapolis, Judy kept right on coming, bringing her boisterous spirit and raucous laugh. When Walk/Run time came, Judy and her equally wonderful partner, Sara, pitched in wherever they could help, distributing brochures at the annual meeting and beyond and eventually becoming the Chairs of the T-shirt Committee. In this capacity they spent most of the day before the Walk/Run at Rosland Park setting up, counting and sorting Walk/Run Tshirts, so we would be prepared the next day for the controlled chaos of tshirt distribution. In the board room, we could always count on Judy to speak up and say what others might be thinking. She was a strong advocate for research that mattered to women living with disease now and also always spoke up for MOCA staff needs with the conviction that she gained from working side by side with them. I loved Judy and I feel so lucky to have been her friend and colleague. MOCA will continue to fight the disease that took her away from us too soon. — Kathleen Gavin, Executive Director • Our beloved Judy guaranteed that any room she was in would not be

— Jean Heyer • I always admired Judy's incredible attitude and strength throughout her battle. Even in her lowest times, Judy's positive attitude came shining through. She was always so upbeat and could find humor in all aspects of life. She would do anything for MOCA or her friends and for that she will always be remembered by so many of us. We lost a dedicated and loving person when Judy left us but she'll remain in our hearts forever. — Janice Born

Judy and Sarah Noonan having fun at the 2007 Walk/Run.

quiet, that someone would laugh, and everyone within a 50 foot radius would know who she was. She was the person that listened when you needed to talk, spoke up when no one else would, and championed MOCA’s mission with boisterous authority. The staff loved it when she strolled in the office bringing coffee, laughter and words of wisdom for us all. That wisdom, whether it was how comfortable croc sandals are or how we could improve a process at the office, was given with gentle authority and a sincere desire to make the world better. What a wonderful gift she was. — Constance White • Judy was funny, down-to-earth and just a ‘real’ person with a big heart. — Karen Mulbarger • The staff always looked forward to her coming in to the office because

• Judy had such a funny & honest sense of humor. Her passion and point of view will be deeply missed, especially around the Board table! She was a dear friend and I will miss her always. — Sarah Noonan • I will never forget her smile and her wonderful sense of humor. She fought this beast to the end and never gave up. I will miss her a lot. — Susan Kushner • One of the things I think about when I think about Judy is what a fixture she became in the office. There was even a white board set up at the MOCA office with the permanent question: “How many days since a Judy sighting?” because everyone looked so forward to having her come into the office. Seeing that white board always made me smile and remember how dedicated to MOCA Judy was. — Terry Richardson

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Donations to MOCA Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their support of Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Inc. These contributions reflect the time period of May 16, 2008 to Aug. 6, 2008

General Donations Amy Adamson Janice Anthony Heather Besikof Norma Boe William & Deborah Borkon Skip & Barbara Dalle-Molle Lori Fendler Marilyn Gerlach Joanne Grathwol William & Kandy Higley Cathryn Konat Thomas & Carol Luukkonen Dona Maki Kathi Moe Jane Nides Margaret Olson Dawn Rischmiller Krista Rolland FirstGiving Northern Lights League & Linder’s Garden Center Employer Matching Gifts Ameriprise Financial Microsoft Giving Campaign Thomson West Travelers Foundation

United Way Giving Campaign Susanne Alexander Anonymous Linda Arford Kimberly Christianson Douglas Fischer Michael & Megan Flynn Jennifer Forsberg Nancee Frybarger Susan Hansen Susan Klobuchar Leslie Lemire Y Lim Pete & Joan Melrose Angela Powers Dawn Rank Michale Shaw Brad Vadner John & Joy Wetzel

Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program Gail Hitzeman Susan Lorentz Melissa Pierson Travlers Foundation Cheryl Philstrom Community Health Charities of California Angela Nicholson Genentech Employee Giving Program Howard & Heather Zouber Gift with Liberty- Liberty Mutual Group Anonymous Health Partners Government & Community Relations Michele Boese Microsoft Giving Campaign Dennis Velazquez Thomson West Giving Campaign Barb Sahr Jon Wind Molly Walsh Eric Wind UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving Campaign Alan Einisman MaryBeth Dondelinger Lisa Overgard Patty Sauro University of Minnesota 2007-2008 Employee Giving Campaign Amy Skubitz In memory of John Applebaum Stanley Malmon In memory of Kathryn Arrett Dennis & Mary Velazquez In memory of the anniversay of Margaret Bahr’s passing Michael Bahr In memory of Debra Bechtel Leroy & Sharon Borg

In memory of Janie Billings Curt & Riko Alberts Anonymous Joe & Terry Arnold Stephen Baier William & Cheryl Barr Rich & Roberta Billings Bob & Joan Carlson Eleanor Chase Jay & Jane Clark Danny & Judy Cochran Verne & Judy Comstock Marshall Dahl Steve & Jackie Flossic Julie Fox Amy Gaalswyk John & Rita Gahr Dave & Maria Gladen Verona Grady James & Judith Grubs Mart & Tiny Habets Harlene Hagen Carol Hansen Georgia Haug Peter & Kristin Hockin Lee & Elizabeth Johnson Pat & Delores Jones Pam Katorosz Sylvia Keller John & Deanna Kossett Brian & Terry Kraft Greg & Theresa Krey & Family Judith Krupa Scott & Lori Langer Diane LeTendre Gil & Fran Mason Deanna Meier Scott & Sharon Moehring Tony & Jackie Morano Doris Morrison Joseph & Lora Oberle Richard & Nancy Olen Margie Olsbo Andrea Olson Scott Overgaard Ron & Miriam Peterson Rebecca Phillips Lorraine Ryan Ben & Jody Selin Mark & Katherine Solfest Gail Steinmueller Lovaas Jon Strom Miriam Sullivan Barbara Thompson Robert & Aileen Wahlstedt Cher Whitbeck Lois White Susan Yanta Pearson Assessments

Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation In honor of the birth of Sasha Blakeley Alan & Janny Silver In memory of Joyce Bourquin Jennifer Sati In memory of Mark & Judy Brost Betty Higgenbotham In memory of Peggy Bruce Ross Rosenblatt Ltd. In memory of Molly Cade Valerie Eastlund Jane Engel Carol Horsman Thomas Hystead Louise Leatherdale Kathryn Pluhar Sharon Schirmers Tom & Connie Schroepfer Beth Westerhouse In memory of Beatrice Chudnow Craig & Sharon Strane In memory of Jayne Clarke Wayne Lee Patty Matual In memory of Elaine Cleveland Jean Gilbert Bette Narveson Curtis & Marlys Voger In memory of Kathy Degnan Sharon Schirmers In memory of Laura Devereaux John Devereaux Robert & Marilyn Devereaux In memory of Ann Dilley John Kromminga In memory of Judy Dockendorf Lynn Adler & Linda Kelley Jacqueline & Gayle Anderson Anonymous Norma Atchison Looe & Mary Ann Baker Nancy Bellrichard Janet Benson Lisa Blacher Robert & Jody Bonsen Janice Born Joe Cade

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Donations to MOCA Mark & Wendy Case Margaret Coleman Lynne Crowther Sarah Crowther Linda Daly Vicki Davis & Cheryl Swanum Julia Dean Inez Fedorowski Bill & Lisa Finley Julie Fox & Jane Suidelie Wendy Gardiner Jeanne Giguere Sheryl Gingerich Maggie Goodyear Val Grams Jan Gudknecht Dale & Deb Gunderson George Headrick Darlene Helmer Mary Henjum & Nancy Manning Julie Henricksen Jean Heyer Jennifer Harmon & Cheryl Hoff John & Patricia Houston Susan Hovland Cheng Te Ing Karen Jacobson & Renee Ketchum Suzanne Jensen & Nancy Miller Robert & Deborah Johnson Barry & Susan Kushner Lynda Laskow Lana Laulainen Barbara Lehman Ruth LeMay Randy & Bonnie Lemke George & Colleen Liegakos Hollis Lundquist Pamela Macias & Karen Kuhn Michelle Manatt Mary Manderfeld Sheila McAuley & Kathy Forslund-McAuley Charles & Nancy McGoldrick Daniel & Susan McIntyre Jeff & Lisa McLaughlin Pete & Joan Melrose Susan Mortensen Tony & Jean Navarro Linda Otto & Vickie Beyer Jan Parkins John & JoAnn Pastorius John & Carla Pfeifer A. Pryor & Kris Nelson Carolyn Pugh Rollyn Renstrom

O. Renstrom-VanStraaten Rita Rocheford Kristine Rodriguez Al & Jane Schrader Gina Seppi Rob Sivanich Greg & Laura Solarz Debra Stensvad & Barbara Brown Glen & Sue Stoever Albert & Marie Swoboda Joan Thomas Sue Thomas & Mary Pfeifer Joyce VanTassel Mary Vierling Jane Voss & Brenda Salem Ben & Joyce Walters John & Joy Wetzel Jerry & Constance White John & Nancy Willy Linda Wiltfang Susan Wollan Allina HR Service Center Great River Energy In honor of Sue Donkersgoed’s Calling All Angels Party Amy Anderson Mary Battista Jan Bootsma Dana Brewer Christopher Conroy Bob & Sue Donkersgoed Patricia Eagle Elizabeth Edwards Carole Evensen Barbara Farrell Joyce Golden Linda Gross Bernadette Guenther Mary Hansen Ranee Jacobus Michele Kaufman Lisa Knapp Carolyn Leslie Susan Lima Jenifer Loon Sona Mehring Astrid Mohn Lee Ann Muller Mary Kay Pond Roberta Sanders Margaret Selby-Soran Jill Slipper Scholtz Lisa Solberg Leann Strand Rose Theis Kathlyn Vilendrer Mary Kay Williams Nancy Withers Elizabeth Wood

Farrell Family Foundation, Inc. Leather Renditions, LTD. Sanders Placement Services In honor of Dr. Levi Downs Dona Maki In honor of Rolla Engler’s 80th Birthday Stanley Malmon In memory of Ben Fiterman Western Container Company In memory of Lois Flemmer Thomas & Marilyn Wilson In memory of Meta Gaertnier Tim & Elin Raymond Schneider National Foundation, Inc. In memory of Jacquelyn Ann Gavin Raymond Gavin Thomas & Candyce Ihnot Diane Whalen Sandra Whalen In honor of Ruth Gaylord Dagne Olson In memory of Randy Gerade James Noonan In honor of Mack Gittleman’s graduation Rick & Nancy Grobovsky In honor of Bud Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Lee & Patti Engler & Family Rick & Nancy Grobovsky In honor of Allan Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Stanley Malmon In memory of John Goserud Richard Ahlberg In honor of Elaine Gravseth Julie Ermer In honor of Vera Gunelson’s Calling All Angels Party Judy Prokosch In memory of Carol Hagen Kristen Eklund

In memory of June A. Henderson Ray Henderson In memory of Sam Idelkope Harold & Marilyn Trestman In memory of Karen Janezich Chuck & Lauri Greenberg In memory of Joanne Jereczek Mark & Wanda Bierbrauer Donna Bondow Rebecca Borchardt Theresa Burns William Crosley La Danza Lorraine Day Priscilla Deke Paul Ditter Mary Ellen Dower Barb Frame Ernest & Joanne Frankovich Myrtle Grabau Cindy Green James & Carol Henderson Arlene Herbst Mike Jereczek Betty Lou Kamps Jane Kemp Robert Kiefer Iris Lindbeck Charles Littlefield Sandra Livermore Mary June Long Virginia Marr Roger Michael Bruce Mikkelson Karen Mikkelson Gail Miller Joan Miller John Neenan Delores Nelson Susan Nelson Phyllis Nickels Mary Janice Pemble John Pierce Savino Ranallo Thue & Uttara Rasmussen Thomas Roeller Jean Schad Nancy Schauer Summer Seidenkranz Brent Slick Karen Steige Janet Stevens James Suchomel Jim & Patricia Thiewes Joyce Utter Carol Walker

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Donations to MOCA Margaret Wiedenman 6th Discipline Investment Club Blanski Peter Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. In memory of Shirlee Kennedy Carolyn Brill In memory of Mrs. Komisarow Barry & Susan Kushner In honor of Mary Kopman’s 80th Birthday Lee & Patti Engler & Family In memory of Rita Lannon Joe Cade Diane Hanson Carol Hooten Philip & Marianne Kanning William Macklin Mary Theisen In memory of Helen Livingston Penny Van Beek In honor of Nancy Locknane’s Calling All Angels Party Deb Anderson Jessica Anderson Michelle Bollmann Catherine Braun Elizabeth A. Chounard Jason Clayton Nancy Fristedt Thomas Happke Timothy Hubers Al & Deb Ingersoll Yvonne Irvine Brenda James Margaret Johnson Nancy Locknane Sharon Neukircher Shirley Oldenburg Chad Parker Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics In honor of Ruth Luebke Winter’s 10th Year of Treatment Neal Luebke In honor of Darra Luftman’s Calling All Angels Party Cari Adelman LeAnn Bonkiewicz Lori Brisbin Ellyn Burkhart Carolee Closmore

Dawn Guilfoyle Justine BockJacobson Robert Johnson Peter Joing Darrel LaChappelle Kathy Laliberte Joanne Lambrecht Elizabeth Luftman Sharon Luftman Anthony & Nancy Mahowald Lona Maybee Julie Rocheleau Eileen Sachs Brandye Skadsheim Claire Tucker Linda Young US Bank, Private Client Group In memory of Nancy Maas Clayton Fresk In memory of Mary Mahoney Brigid Spicola In memory of Connie Manuel Marianne Aker Janice Born Brigit Cousin Kathy Hoese Marie Johnson Kim Manuel Kris Peterson Diane Smith In honor of Joe & Diane’s Mast 50th Wedding Anniverary Stanley Malmon In honor of Lisa McLaughlin’s Calling All Angels Party Anonymous MaryBeth Dondelinger Nancy Franczyk Walter Franczyk Philip Bither & Kathleen Gavin Michelle Gilmore Jennifer Guptail Darin Hargreaves Joanne Kelty Barry & Susan Kushner Jeff & Lisa McLaughlin Michael & Kathleen McLaughlin France Roberts Carla Ryti Tripp Snyder

In memory of Marilyn Midthun Mark Bohnenstingle Janet Campbell Tamara Fischer Sherry Johnston Joel Midthun Marilynn Sanzone Michael Talcott Jilaine Trussell Sonja Westre In memory of Mary Munson Edward Abdella Shirley Barth Vicki Barth Candice Bohjanen-Hammitt Regan Carlson Elaine Dahl Ann Dehn Al & Colleen Doerer Kay Ekbom Judy Elam Pearl Fay Amy Fleming Joan Heinz Marilyn Husnik K Johnson Nancy Johnson Edward Libby Barbara McKay Ana Moreno Royal Moulton Michael Munson Cheryl Olsen William Parks Janelle Rasmussen Robert & Shelley Roe Barbara Ronningen Linda Ruesch James Soholt June Soholt Lori Sorensen Carole Stempfley John Strohschein John Swanson Earline Trnka Marian Vagher Elizabeth Vavra Wayne Wolsey In honor of Bette Noble’s Birthday Jerry & Mary Shaughnessy In honor of Sarah Noonan James Noonan In honor of Sarah Noonan’s Calling All Angels Party Jane Alpert Douglas Bechtold

Mary Ann Cady Kristen Corderman Cheryl Cowan Florence Deutsch Alan & Karen Einisman Sian Fennessey Alan Fletcher Wallace & Mary Franklin Patricia Hayes Gregory & Sheri Hoistad Marie Ingram Neal Klein Lee Knudson David Lane Tesa Laskin Dona Maki Dorothy Maki Karen McCarren Adam McLaughlin Michael & Pamela Meding Bill & Lisa Melrose Marybeth Meyer Dennis Monroe & Patricia Weller Roger & Jan Neils Mike & Sarah Noonan Patrick & Julie Noonan Jim & Kelly Paddock Betty Rafferty Kaia Ritter Shawn Schmitz Anita Severt Audrey Stark Ladonna Moulder Shanna Strowbridge Patrick Sullivan Dennis Monroe & Patricia Weller Ronald & Cynthia Wolff David Zimmer Electrical Visions, Inc. In honor of Pearl and Jerry’s 70th Anniversary Stanley Malmon In memory of Paula Otterson Caroline Bach Linda Eckard Shirley Froyd Jill Heath Pamela Manteuffel Joanne Mason Adrian Meuwissen Daniel Nelson Steve Otterson Mary Sally Patnaude Claudia Schuman In honor of Audrey Poelzer Phyllis Jessen

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Donations to MOCA In memory of Carla Bifaro Richards Becky Hustedt In honor of Karen Rodning’s Birthday Anonymous In honor of Karen Rodning’s Calling All Angels Party Anonymous Dorothy Hughes Timothy Lentz David Nederhoff Pamela Phillips Janet Quist Dave Rodning Dennis & Jan Rodning Louise Rodning Marilyn Rodning Cynthia Wise In honor of Bud Rose’s 90th Birthday Jay & Joan Binder Mark & Marcia Cherniack James & Helen Ehrlich Paul & Sandra Friedman Arthur & Roslyn Jaffee Rosann Kahner Billie Lawton Alan & Marilyn Shapiro Richard & Libby Siegel Stephen & Harriet Swartz Sheldon & Lois Vermes

Christina Schmitt Mary Schneider Michelle Schultz Vicki Sellner Sharron Weiss B. Jean Wellmann Brenda Wiger

In honor of John & Joy Wetzel’s Calling All Angels Party Berdine Gavle Julie Koch David & Janet Olfe Robert & Nancy Viking

In honor of Barb Sherman’s birthday Ed & Doris Sherman

In memory of Rita Willaert Mike & Rhonda Thibault

In memory of Lori Shinnick’s Grandfather Barry & Susan Kushner

In memory of Joan Williams Arletta Adams Basharat & Lori Ahmad James & Jeanne Algozzini Jim & Marilyn Almquist Jim & Lesa Blaser Lynette Buchanan Dorothy Burtowski Tom & Jane Collins Merilyn Dahl Lila Dales Judy Danielson Kathy Denning Michael & Jacqueline Diederichs Elisabeth Duenow Dolan & Kayla Dye Caryn Fine & Beth Swedberg Lynne Fischer Norbert Fischer Joy Fowler Dean & Stephanie Friesen Margaret Gildemeister Jennifer Gryte Heidi Haberman Paul & Julie Halgren Jill Hallson Charles & Irene Held Jeanne Jergenson Paul & Donna Jewison Brenda Kern Kyle Krohn Kay Lokkesmoe Kyle & Sarah Ludwig Arthur Marini Mary Mathieson Robert McCabe Kathleen Millberg Joan Nims Elsie Nodholm Jim & Mary Nunke David & Deborah Peterka Rosie Pitra Carol Ponsolle Kari Ramberg Sandy Reed Stephen Roth Sharon Ryan Allan & Dolores Sanner Sandra Schaber

In honor of Fern Silverman’s 80th Birthday Stanley Malmon In memory of Sharon St. Germain Minde Frederick In memory of Lynn Stacker Stanley Malmon In honor of Mary Jane Sullivan Judith Henderson In memory of Carol Utter Suzanne Geagan In memory of Ellen Vujovich Kate & Larry Kaminski

In memory of Peggy Rose Ronnie Greenberg

In memory of Eileen Walerius Sharon Brown

In memory of Merle Rosenberg Alan & Karen Einisman

In memory of Kristin Warn Kari Bliss

In memory of Jill Rosenberg Howard & Heather Zouber

In memory of Alice Weitzman Stanley Malmon

In memory of Sheldon Rubenstein Stanley Malmon

In honor of Vicky Weller’s Calling All Angels Party Anonymous Deanna Cole Margaret Lasota Pam Missling Marguerite O’Brien Faye Roy Vicki Weller

In memory of Jack Ruddy Wendy Trestman In honor of Julie Sellner’s Calling All Angels Party Susan Evers Colleen Havens Jennifer Lang Jeanette Lax Marilee Newman Shirley Olson Julie Peck Angela Piddle Barbara Rathman Janet Rosenbloom

In memory of Vicky Weller Cindy & Kent Bruun Jim Johnston & Connie McGuire Barbara Olson

Debbie Singler Patrick & Irene Span Edith Stein Gary & Liz Swedberg John & Diane Sweeney Janet Waddell Daryl & Donna Waltz Robert & Jean Weiss Hank & Sally Wujcik Creek Place Condo Association Sara Wyatt

Anita Lubov Fund In honor of Janet Arnold’s Birthday Jay & Ilene Goldberg Ruth Hartman

Shelly Ross Memorial Fund In memory of Shelly Ross Marshall & Heidi Fields Myriam Weinstein

Raine Snyder Fund In memory of Marjorie Allen Linda Andrean In memory of Les Vatnsdal Randall & Cheryl Naze

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Register & Donate online for MOCA’s Upcoming Events: 9th Annual Silent No More Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer September 13, 2008 Rosland Park Edina, MN

A Toast to Life 2008 October 12, 2008 4:00–8:00 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion Minneapolis, MN

November Membership Meeting November 13, 2008 6:00–8:00 p.m. Ridgedale Library Minnetonka, MN