PRINCETON, NJ – The Teal Tea Foundation, an ovarian cancer awareness organization, is hosting its’ 6th Annual Teal Tea. The Teal Tea will occur Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, New Jersey. Advanced registration is required, https://tealtea.com/Teal_Teal_Foundation/Teal_Tea.html. This year’s theme is, “Turn the World Teal Every Month of the Year” and table captains will decorate and compete for the best interpretation of the theme. Teal is the color that represents the fight against ovarian cancer.
Dr. Michael V. Seiden, CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center, is the keynote speaker. Dr. Seiden earned his undergraduate degree at Oberlin College and graduated magna cum laude in Chemistry. He subsequently completed an M.D. and Ph.D. in 1986, with his principal area of research in the field of immunology. He completed his medical internship, residency, and chief residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital followed by clinical oncology training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
In June 2007, Dr. Seiden assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. As President, Dr. Seiden has the responsibility for all strategic planning, finances and operations within the Center and serves as the Principal Investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored Comprehensive Cancer Center grant.
“The Teal Tea is a magical, inspirational, motivational event designed to support women who are currently fighting ovarian cancer and to encourage them to keep up the fight;” said survivor and Teal Tea Foundation Executive Director, Jean Shipos.
In addition to the keynote speaker, the Teal Tea will also include a plated lunch, entertainment from Princeton’s own Minister William D. Carter III and 14-year old contemporary artist Gabe Greenwood, silent and live auctions, a hat parade contest, a table decorating contest, and special comments from and recognition of ovarian cancer survivors.
The doors of the Teal Tea open at 12:00 pm with guests experiencing vocalist Eden Casalino accompanied by Amanda Samaha, magic by Magic Mike, and an appetizing antipasto station. During this time, guests can also register for Parade of Hats, participate in 50/50 sales, raffles, and bid on the silent auction items.
The Teal Tea is an awareness and fund raising event designed to give information about ovarian cancer and to promote awareness of the warning signs of the disease. Funds raised are donated to research focused on ovarian cancer.
The mission of the Teal Tea Foundation is to help raise ovarian cancer awareness and to support research efforts focused on early detection, treatments and a cure for Ovarian Cancer. The Teal Tea Foundation is dedicated to helping all women with the quality of life and long term recovery.
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