FEB. 2011 - Memorial Receives $15,000 to Help Fight Ovarian Cancer
Coordinators of “Laughs for Lemonade: An Evening of Comedy to Benefit Mom’s Lemonade Fund,” presented $15,000 to the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center.
Laughs for Lemonade was held at the Lucas Theatre in July. It featured Karen Morgan, finalist on Nick at Nite's Search for the Funniest Mom in America, and Nancy Witter, a four-time New York City MAC Award-winning stand-up comedian.
“Laughs for Lemonade was a fun way to raise money to fight ovarian cancer and raise awareness about this silent disease. We’re working with the Memorial Health Foundation to make it an annual fundraiser. After all, laughter is the best medicine,” said Dr. Natalie Hogan, originator of the Laughs for Lemonade event.
More than 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. In August 2009, the families of Ellen Hogan and Mary Ann Mahfet created Mom’s Lemonade Fund. The mission of the fund is to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, assist with patients’ emotional and medical needs, and provide comfort care items for patients, their family members and caregivers. Funds raised so far have been used to purchase blanket warmers, blankets, scarf grippers, wigs, gas cards, portable DVDs and prescriptions. As the fund grows, donations may be used to support a broad range of needs, including equipment, research and educational programming. The Mom’s Lemonade Fund has raised more than $45,000 to date.
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