"Hope Line" for Ovarian Cancer: 877-OV-HOPE-1
On September 1, the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, OCRF is proud to announce the L'Oréal Paris Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Hope Line - a new call center that helps ovarian cancer patients cope with the challenges of diagnosis.
The Hope Line, 1-877-OV-HOPE-1 (877-684-6731), is a new, free telephone counseling and referral service launched today by a unique partnership: L'Oréal Paris, OCRF, and CancerCare, a national non-profit which provides free counseling and education services to individuals and families affected by cancer.
"Any cancer diagnosis is a frightening and stressful experience that can be difficult to cope with," noted Rosalie Canosa, director of program services for CancerCare. "When the diagnosis is ovarian cancer, too many women have no place to turn for help with the emotional and practical impact of their situation.
"Now, with the L'Oréal Paris OCRF Hope Line, women facing ovarian cancer can have their questions answered and find the resources they require to ensure they receive the best care possible," said Canosa.
"We at L'Oréal Paris are deeply committed to providing tangible hope for women battling ovarian cancer," said Karen T. Fondu, president of the L'Oréal Paris Division of L'Oreal USA, Inc. "With the L'Oréal Paris OCRF Hope Line, we hope to continue to work to improve the five-year survival rate for women and provide support along the way."
"OCRF and our dedicated corporate partner, L'Oréal Paris, have been working together for over 12 years to empower women, and to give them hope when they face a diagnosis of ovarian cancer," said Elizabeth Howard, CEO of OCRF. "By joining forces with CancerCare and creating the call center, we are all better able to help women across the United States."
L'Oréal Paris and OCRF funded the Hope Line, which is staffed by CancerCare's professional oncology social workers. The Hope Line operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Call 877-OV-HOPE-1.
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"Hope Line" for Ovarian Cancer
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- By lifeisgrand
- Posted September 3, 2009 at 11:06 pm
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I saw this in the news the other day and immediately went to the L'Oreal web site. They have a line of makeup... the hope line... that donates a portion of the sales to OvCA. I wasn't able to find it in the store locally but there is a link on their site where you can get it online. They've been supporting ovarian cancer research for 12 years. Some day (hopefully soon) I'm going to need shampoo again and I will be looking at the L'Oreal brand for sure.
- By FavoriteAunt
- Posted September 4, 2009 at 8:29 am
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I am so impressed with what they do. Having that phone line is just terrific.
I've already purchased 2 of their special Hope cosmetic bags with makeup. I always liked their products and now will be sure to support them all the time. We need more of this!
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