(ROCK ISLAND, IL) This year marks ten years since NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative was founded by Jodie Kavensky. Named in memory of her mother and aunt, who both passed of ovarian cancer, Jodie made it her life mission to empower women to survive this lethal disease.
On April 21, 2018, NormaLeah will host its 10th Anniversary Gala at Abbey Station in Rock Island, IL. The evening will begin at 6:30pm with each guest striking a pose on the red carpet (courtesy of UnityPoint-Trinity), taking a chance at the Lucky Card Raffle (courtesy of Necker’s Jewelers), viewing a variety of fantastic auction items and enjoying live music from Songbird Jazz Trio. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm by Johnny’s Italian Steak house and a dessert bar will be available to satisfy guest’s sweet tooth.
A very special program emceed by Erin Platt, will induct the first 10 honorees into the Butterfly Circle – a recognition program for the community partners who have been instrumental in helping NormaLeah reach this important milestone. Music and dancing will cap off the celebration.
The individual and family honorees include Craig Kavensky, Paula Sands, the family of Beth Roberts Bayer, Matt Mendenhall, Pat Liedtke, Jane Fleming, and the family of Rebecca Charles Robinson. The community partners being honored are Royal Neighbors of America, United Healthcare, and Gilda’s Club.
NormaLeah’s mission is to enrich lives through early detection education, survivor support services and research funding for ovarian cancer – the silent killer of women. NormaLeah is reducing the incidence and mortality rates of ovarian cancer by empowering all women – and those who love and care for them – to recognize the disease’s subtle symptoms, assess their personal risk, explore risk reduction strategies and seek proper medical attention for the best possible outcome.
All proceeds from the evening benefit early detection education of ovarian cancer. Tickets are $50 each and a limited number can be purchased by calling 309-794-0009.
