Spread the Word

Tell your network of friends and family members about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Listen to the women in your life if you hear them complain about problems that should be examined by a doctor. Help them make an appointment and go with them.

Advocate on behalf of JLR Foundation

Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Sign up for alerts on government policy as it pertains to ovarian cancer through the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance website at www.ovariancancer.org.
Host an event or fundraiser to spread the word about ovarian cancer to your network of friends, colleagues, and family members.
Identify opportunities for members of the JLR Foundation board to speak to large groups about ovarian cancer.
Meet with local legislators.
Take advantage of the sample legislation on the report card web site. Use these as guidelines when approaching your elected officials about change in your community. http://www.ovariancancer.org/report-card-sample-legislation.
Write an editorial in a local newspaper.