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OVARIAN CYCLE JACKSON
Newk's Cares and Newk's Eatery are thrilled to bring Ovarian Cycle back to Jackson this September in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
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OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Help Newk's Cares raise vital funds to help fight Ovarian Cancer worldwide. Donate at your local Newk's or online all year long.
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As an active mother of three, Lori had always put the priorities of her family before her own even when she felt something was wrong. After months of discomfort, Lori finally talked to her doctor during her annual gynecological exam. She outlined her symptoms and went in for special tests. Stage IIIC ovarian cancer was confirmed. Blindsided and heart-broken, Lori immediately chose to fight, as well as to help all women and all future women affected by the disease.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are not obvious. In fact, many are what you might consider minor discomforts such as bloating, lack of energy and loss of appetite. When ovarian cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the survival rate eclipses the 90 percent mark. However, only 20 percent of all cases are detected at this stage. With no early detection test, vague symptoms are the only warning signs. That’s why Lori launched the Newk’s Cares initiative in 2014. It became her life mission to improve the rate of early diagnosis by funding research and creating greater awareness about the early symptoms of ovarian cancer. Newk’s Cares has raised $2.3 million for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research while supporting women and their families.
Some of Lori’s efforts included:
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Newk’s Cares-themed water bottles in all 110+ Newk’s Eatery restaurants, where $0.10 of each bottle purchase is donated to OCRA
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Hosting an annual Ovarian Cycle® Jackson spin event with proceeds directly benefiting OCRA, as she was an avid cyclist prior to becoming ill
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Serving as a board member for OCRA
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Helping to establish the OCRA-funded Woman to Woman mentor program at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., which unites a current ovarian cancer survivor with a newly diagnosed patient
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Inspiring several menu items at Newk’s Eatery, including the Shrimp & Avocado Salad which was created with numerous cancer-fighting ingredients
While Lori lost her physical battle to ovarian cancer on February 28, 2019, her mission to help all women and all future women affected by the disease will continue to live on. The Newk’s family encourages sharing of positive memories and stories of Lori on social media with the hashtag #TealForLori, as well as welcoming people to follow @NewksCares on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on upcoming initiatives. Everyone at Newk’s Eatery is committed to supporting ovarian cancer research and awareness, and with each community’s support, every woman can have a fighting chance.
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OVARIAN CYCLE Jackson
Friday, September 22, 2023 8:00am to 12:00pm at The District At Eastover, Jackson, MS - Newk's Cares and Newk's Eatery are thrilled to bring Ovarian Cycle back to Jackson this September in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Join us for a fun, inspiring and impactful fitness + fundraising event that will make a real difference in the lives of those touched by ovarian cancer.
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DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER?
TRUE OR FALSE - THE FOLLOWING IS A POSSIBLE SYMPTOM OF OVARIAN CANCER:
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- Abdominal Pressure, Fullness, Swelling Or Bloating.
- Pelvic Discomfort Or Pain.
- Change In Bowel Habits, Such As Constipation.
- Persistent Indigestion, Gas Or Nausea.
- Change In Bladder Habits, Including Frequent Urination.
- Persistent Lack Of Energy.
- Loss Of Appetite Or Quickly Feeling Full.
- Lower Back Pain.
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We need your help in our fight against ovarian cancer. Your support helps us continue to fund vital research, provide survivor programs and resources, and advocate for everyone touched by ovarian cancer.
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