In August 2010, Ashley Naranjo’s beloved Mother, Shelley Naranjo, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. For the next year and a half, Shelley spent many lengthy stays in the hospital. These included several intensive surgeries and chemotherapy sessions, among treating other health complications that resulted from the disease. In January 2012, Shelley sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer,…

Nancy Caricchio was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018 and almost immediately became involved with our Teal Hearts group in Frederick.  Her team attended their first Walk in 2018 and brought with them a chant that brought such joy and enthusiasm to all in the crowd.  It’s no surprise that her team won Most Spirited two years in a row! …

Christina Marie (Chrissy)  Bobb died at a young age of ovarian cancer in 2018. Her family and friends were devastated and used their grief to do something positive to keep Chrissy’s beautiful memory alive and help other women. At Chrissy’s funeral, lovely cards were made with Chrissy’s favorite things on one side, and on the other were the signs and…

In 1995, four women formed Capital of Texas Team Survivor (CTTS) to exclusively serve women diagnosed with cancer. To this day, it enables survivors throughout the greater Austin area to support each other through exercise and wellness activities, and receive free health education, fitness, and support programs. CTTS has participated in the Austin Run Walk since 2015.

Team Lisette is a family that walks with heart!  They walk and raise ovarian cancer awareness in honor of Lisette P., a mom, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who was taken too soon in 2004.  They are wonderful supporters of the teal community, and the Together in TEAL walks!'