September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of late employee Mary Gosek, the SUNY Oswego SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) campaign is continuing the Totally Teal Tuesday campaign for fundraising and awareness.
Due to COVID-19, there will not be a group walk or photo this year. However, everyone is encouraged to wear their teal apparel every Tuesday, take a walk on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and post a photo on social media with the hashtag #tealtuesdays.
In addition, every Tuesday during September, SUNY Oswego will continue the campaign to bring awareness to ovarian cancer symptoms and the disease via Wear Teal on Tuesdays. TEAL stands for “Tell Every Amazing Lady” about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Mary Gosek was a 30-year SUNY Oswego employee who helped lead the Totally Teal efforts to raise awareness and funds for the cause.
SEFA will sell masks as a special fundraiser for local agency Peaceful Remedies. The campaign offers face masks with a teal ribbon logo (on a black or white mask) for a donation of $5 or more. The masks are 100 percent cotton, three-ply, washable and reusable, and come with an adjustable nose piece. Mask orders can be placed by making a donation via this Google form (a CashNet link will be sent to you for collecting your donation).
Finally, the campaign is looking for volunteers to help spread information about the disease and the Teal Tuesday program around campus and virtually. Those interested in helping should contact Tammy Reitz at tammy.reitz@oswego.edu.
SEFA appreciates anybody who can share this information with their departments and spread awareness for ovarian cancer.