Gala Grosses $190K for Awareness, Research From left: Chairwoman Cary Renz, honoree Walter Beckman and SLOCA President Beth Hudson.St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness on Saturday broke three records with its Living Out Loud Gala & Auction: -- It drew 370 people to the Edward Jones Corporation Headquarters in Des Peres to nosh, drink, bid on auction items, dance a modified conga line, dine, laugh, tear up and reach deep into their pockets. -- Eighteen corporations and individuals committed money for sponsorships totaling $45,000 for the event. -- The event grossed more than $190,000 to support SLOCA's threefold mission of raising awareness, funding ovarian cancer research and supporting survivors. The crowd gave Gala Chairwoman Cary Renz a standing ovation. Walter Beckman of McCarthy Construction was honored with the 2013 Teal Spirit Award. Alene Becker, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer more than 30 years ago at age 18, gave the keynote address. And attendees watched a poignant video featuring women and men affected by ovarian cancer, produced by WIL radio. LISTEN TO GALA EMCEE JUDI DIAMOND'S AWARENESS MESSAGE ON WIL RADIO, 92.3
Gaylord Foundation Gives SLOCA $10KThe Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation has awarded SLOCA a grant of $10,000 to be used for awareness materials this year. The late Clifford Willard Gaylord, an industrialist and civic leader in St. Louis, established the Foundation in 1948. The Foundation supports organizations in the fields of education, health, social services, scientific research, performing arts, museums, scholarly publications and historic preservation. Grants are made to non-profit organizations within Missouri. President Beth Hudson said she was gratified by the Foundation's support of SLOCA. She expects the money will enable SLOCA to broaden the reach of its work in spreading awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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