News from NormaLeah
September Kickoff on Paula Sands Live
September Kickoff on Paula Sands Live DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -When Paula Sands was diagnosed with ovarian cancer eleven years ago, she remembers how there was very little awareness about the disease or support for those fighting the illness in the Quad Cities. But now...
Join us for Cocoa & Cookies January 29
This is an open house community event meant to thank our survivors, volunteers, and donors who have supported NormaLeah over the past year.
Birdies for Charity raises $12M in 2020 despite no golf tournament
NormaLeah is a proud participant in this program. A huge THANK YOU to our supporters for helping to raise funds to keep our programs - and those of many other non-profits - up and running! On Friday, October 30th, 2020, the John Deere Classic announced it raised $12.2...
Aegean Teal, a versatile blue-green color with soothing qualities chosen as “color of the year”
After leaving us blushing in 2020 with First Light, Benjamin Moore has delved into the cooler side of the color wheel with its 2020 Color of the Year: Aegean Teal. The blue-green hue with gentle gray undertones strikes a balance between being both inviting and...
Happy TEALtember! with our CEO on Paula Sands Live
Happy Tealtember! It’s time to “Teal Up” the conversation since September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative is a strong QCA advocacy group for those that fight or have fought ovarian cancer including Paula. Jodie Kavensky,...
“Tough Year for Charities”
Paula Sands interviews our CEO/Founder on how the pandemic has affected charities. Charities, in general, are losing millions of dollars in support due to the fallout from the pandemic. COVID has caused fundraisers to be canceled and the economy has drastically hit...
Birdies for Charity helps drive our mission home
Your donations are maximized through Birdies for Charity! NormaLeah will receive 100% of your donation and will be guaranteed an additional bonus promise of at least 5%. You can use the link below to make a Birdies for Charity donation to NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer...
World Ovarian Cancer Day featured on Paula Sands Live
Friday, May 8th, 2020 was World Ovarian Cancer Day---a day set aside to raise awareness and unite against the disease. NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative is a strong QCA advocacy group. Jodie Kavensky, founder & director of the group came on PSL to talk about the...
We’ve moved to a new location!
We've moved! We outgrew the old office and moved next door to 1614 Second Avenue in downtown Rock Island. The phone number is still 309.794.0009. More space means we can continue to offer services to all affected by ovarian cancer. Please stop by and check out our...
Local nonprofit aims to save lives with Cocoa and Cookies
The NormaLeah Ovarian Center Initiative in downtown Rock Island is on a mission to save women’s lives through empowerment and education. On Saturday, January 25, they are adding some tasty refreshments to the mix with their 9th Annual Cocoa & Cookies Open House....