STORIES • CONNECTION • TOGETHER
Stories That Connect Us
Real experiences from people whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer.
A story does not have to be extraordinary to matter. Sometimes it simply needs to be heard.
ONE STORY. ONE CONNECTION.
Teal Across America shares the voices of survivors, patients, caregivers, families, advocates, and others affected by ovarian cancer. Wherever someone calls home, their experience has a place here.
SHARED STORIES
GLASTONBURY, CT
Tish
Finding support in unexpected places after a Stage III ovarian cancer diagnosis.
PITTSBURGH, PA
Desolina
Diagnosed at age 5, she wants young people to know they are not alone.
DIAMOND SPRINGS, CA
Arlynn
Years after treatment, she is speaking openly about the long-term realities of survivorship.
SURPRISE, AZ
Mary
A seven-year survivor who wants others to find support and community earlier in their journey.
IN THEIR WORDS
Different voices. Shared connection.
TISH
You will meet friends, teal sisters in this community that will lift you up and make you feel like you are not alone.
MARY
I wish I would have discovered resource organizations that offer support early in my journey.
ARLYNN
I’m living life, traveling, running, hiking, and educating others about ovarian cancer along with genetic mutations.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
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Your experience may be the story someone else needs to read. Share as much or as little as feels right to you.
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Submitting a story does not guarantee publication. Teal Across America reviews submissions before featuring them and may contact you for clarification or permission before sharing your story publicly.
