Mittie Moffett, an ovarian cancer survivor, formed a support group for the Florida Big Bend area in 2003, which became a NOCC chapter. She believed it was God’s plan for her life to help other women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  Mittie coordinated the chapter’s fundraising and awareness efforts through community events and health fairs.  Mittie’s work was and continues to…

Wynette, Whitney, Malcom, and Nevis Almeida, family and friends, such as Danielle Nicolosi and Joana Pereira, are known throughout the NOCC Together in Teal New York City community as “Nevis’ Warriors.”  These family members and friends have been the most enthusiastic, caring, and dynamic team in New York City!  Nevis Almeida is battling ovarian cancer, but she remains positive, strong,…

They have brought the magic from the “Happiest Place on Earth,” to our Run/Walk for the last several years.  With TEAL Mickey Mouse ears in tow Liz’s Mouseketeals have been a ray of light and hope for our Together in Teal Movement.  They were the reigning top team in 2018 & 2019 and have raised nearly $45,000.00 for the NOCC.  …

2020 was Team Walk 4 Laura’s first year participating in NOCC’s Together in Teal event. Mary Ann Cogliano captains this robust team in memory of her beloved daughter, Laura Cogliano McDermott. Laura passed away from ovarian cancer at a young age in December of 2019, and her family and friends honor her beautiful memory with action and advocacy.  On September…

One of Arizona's youngest ovarian cancer survivors, Taylor, has experienced ups and downs on her cancer journey, including having to be hospitalized during Covid 19 without having family at her side.  Her mom, Mary, is an outspoken early awareness advocate.  Taylor and her family organized one of the best walks of 2020 that just happened to be in cool Pines…

Kelsey’s Krusader’s is made of family and friends supporting Kelsey Watts and the NOCC mission. Kelsey was faced with an ovarian cancer diagnosis at a young age. Her mother, Kim, and sister Shelby simultaneously joined the Iowa chapter to crusade for awareness and a cure, not only for Kelsey but all women! They have continued to raise thousands of dollars,…

Jean-Marie Molinaro was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 35. Jean-Marie and her family have been recruiting friends and family for the past 5 years to volunteer for the Together in Teal Walk. She and her husband Scott help solicit auction items for our NOCC online auction. They both volunteer to help set up the many logistical aspects…

In 2014, Team Believe was formed by Tracy Newhart, Assistant Principal of Mount Laurel-Hartford School in New Jersey. “Tracy celebrated being one year cancer-free in 2014 and formed a team for the NOCC Run/Walk in Philadelphia. One of Tracy’s mantras was that if you truly believed in something, anything was possible. She loved Christmas, and her favorite movie was Polar…

Agnes Mazur’s memory lives on through her large and loving family after losing her to ovarian cancer. Jeff Mazur captains Agnes’s Angels, Pittsburgh’s largest team and highest fundraiser for five years running, as a tribute to his Mom. Jeff and his wife Nicole have co-chaired Together In Teal the past few years, and they always bring amazing energy and excitement…

The Durruthy/Torres family has been an amazing force for awareness and fundraising for many years in Chicago. When Evelyn Torres was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, her family rallied around her and formed Team Evelyn for the annual Together in Teal walk. Soon after, Melissa and Marcos joined Team Teal to run the Chicago Half in honor of their…