Volunteers needed to turn Doylestown teal for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Doylestown Borough, for the 13th year, is participating in the Turn The Towns Teal ovarian cancer national event, and volunteers are needed.
It is the organization’s 15th anniversary, educating women and men about the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer. There is no test for diagnosing this insidious disease.
Teal-colored ribbons will be tied throughout the commercial areas of Doylestown Borough to remind women and men to learn the symptoms of what is known as the “silent killer.” Symptoms mimic those of many other conditions and illnesses and are often ignored.
There will be a group ribbon-tying event Saturday, Aug. 28. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. at Starbucks Plaza at North Main and State streets, Doylestown. Wear a mask.
An opening ceremony will be held, honoring ovarian cancer survivors, “our courageous warriors.” If you know someone local that was in or is in ovarian cancer treatment, have them contact Joan Doyle at 215-262-4242, so they can be included.

Doylestown Rotary again sponsored this year’s supplies, and a big thank you again goes to Linda McCrillis for recruiting their volunteers.
Last year, due to COVID, a few long-time community volunteers did the job of “tealing” lampposts to continue this important educational event. Special thanks to Doylestown Rotary volunteers Don Berk, Joe Flood and Heather and Matt Heathwood.
Special thanks to Mayor Strouse, Mayor-Elect Noni West, Borough Council, John Davis and the women that prepped the ribbons: Cathy Hoot, Ann Yamulla, Pat Olenick, Maxine Katz.
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer does not pause for COVID-19 or anything else. Learn the symptoms. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis. Go to TurnTheTownsTeal.org and become aware.

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