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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Information Hotline 1-800-444-4441
In an effort to provide valuable information on gynecologic cancer to the public, the GCF provides the GCF "Information Hotline." Anyone who dials 1-800-444-4441 will be offered 5 types of information. All of these services are free:

Media Dissemination of Scientific Information
Ketchum Public Relations firm is employed by GCF to cover the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists' Annual Clinic Meeting to facilitate the dissemination by television, radio and print media of important new scientific findings reported at the meeting. They also arrange on-site interviews of the authors by media specialists who are invited to the meeting. This year's media campaign saw the largest turnout of media ever for an SGO annual meeting. Reporters from the New York Times and ABC Network News attended select parts of the meeting. Also signing in were reporters from Contemporary OB/GYN, Gynecologic Oncology News/IMNG, Medical Post, Oncology Times, Oncology New International, Oncologist, and Reuters News Service. This is in addition to the front-page story in OB/GYN News that included an interview with Wendy Brewster, MD. Two live interviews on the nationally syndicated radio talk show, Vital Options, rounded out our coverage.

Media Training
SGO/GCF members have prepared to inform medical reporters from television, radio, and newspapers about the need for women to screen for gynecologic cancers. Members learned various media relation's strategies, including formulating message points and controlling the interview. Each participant left the training with a personalized listing of medical reporters in their market area, along with videotapes of their on-camera interviews.

Public Service Awards
Liz Tilberis named 1999 recipient for her efforts in raising public awareness and advance research for ovarian cancer in women.

Kim Musick named 1999 recipient for her efforts in establishing the "Frog Jog" an annual event to promote gynecologic cancer awareness in San Francisco.

Bruce Akin named 1999 recipient for his support in promoting the gynecologic cancer message in the Southern Progress magazines.

Patient Brochures
Maintain Your Gynecologic Health With Education and Early Detection, was designed to help women understand how reproductive cancers are diagnosed and treated, and what symptoms are associated with each disease. Copies of this brochure is disseminated from the SGO/GCF Headquarters offices, GCF's 1-800 information hotline, and mailed upon request to allied organizations and patient support groups. "Beating the Odds" and an Ovarian Cancer National Resource List is also available upon request.

Community Seminar
"Cancer Prevention for Women: Healthy Lifestyles", was a free seminar sponsored by GCF for people in the San Francisco community. Participants learned about screening guidelines, healthy lifestyles and how to access the health care systems. The seminar emphasized the prevention and early detection of breast, lung, colon and gynecologic cancers.

Women's Cancer Network (WCN)
An interactive internet (www.wcn.org) designed to provide women with easy and convenient access to information about gynecologic and breast cancer using their home or office computer. One of the site's highlights is a survey, which enables a woman to determine her risk for cancer. Among other items included on the website are news stories about women's cancer, tips on fighting cancer; a survivor section, general gynecological cancer information, a guide to finding a gynecologic cancer specialist and links to other women's cancer-related sites. The Women's Cancer Network has reached new heights as it recently was awarded a prestigious Summit Award by the American Society Association Executives as part of their Advance America Awards Program.

Walk for the Whisper
For the second consecutive year, this event was held in Naperville, IL by the Illinois Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, raised funds for ovarian cancer research and public awareness. A grant was given to GCF to support ovarian cancer research.

GCF Hosts Third Annual Gathering of Ovarian Cancer Advocacy Group Meetings
Representatives from the Conversations Newsletter, Corinne Boyer Fund, Frog Jog Running Club, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Sandra G. Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program, SHARE, OVAR'COMING and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund joined GCF, SGO and NCI representatives. The groups updated each other on current events and the status of collaborative efforts. California State Senator Deborah Ortiz (D), a leader in women's health issues, took time from a busy schedule to participate in this event. Annual Frog Jog This annual fund-raiser hosted by the Frog Jog Running Club was established in memory of the organizer's mother who was a frog lover that died of ovarian cancer. GCF had a booth set up at the jog where brochures and other information were disseminated and a GCF member representative spoke on the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. GCF is the beneficiary of this annual event.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM)
GCF launched the first-ever GCAM in September 1999. The effort was designed to raise awareness among women, their families and friends about the signs of gynecologic cancer. GCF supporters received a GCAM publicity kit with ideas on how to promote the month in their community. The kit includes instructions for generating awareness through community and hospital events and media outreach, as well as sample media materials that can be modified to incorporate local information. A GCAM poster was developed and distributed to SGO/GCF members and supporters. The poster was designed for members and supporters to hang in their local community, waiting room and other places of their choice. Over 10,000 posters were disseminated throughout the United States. An aggressive media campaign was conducted and efforts resulted in nine major magazine, 53 newspaper, 13 online and 52 television placements including Good Morning America and Today Show. USA Today.com featured 22 articles and GCF's public service announcement featuring Cher aired over 4,260 times. GCF received the "Award of Excellence" by the American Society of Association Executives as part of their Associations Advancing America Awards Program for GCAM in 1999.

Multi-Media Presentation (Slide Development)
GCF is excited to announce a new educational initiative. The initiative consists of a multi-media presentation kit, which will be inclusive of all gynecologic cancers and will inform primary care physicians and other health providers about the facts on gynecologic cancers. The multi-media presentation kit content will be suitable to use for presenting to all primary care physicians and will be made available to all members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, medical schools and a vast number of other health organizations in August 2000. This presentation kit, will include slides, power point, companion script and CD-ROM.

Patron's Program Developed
GCF established a new Patron's Program that enables companies to become patrons of the Foundation. Women's Cancer Center in Palo Alto, California was the first GCF patron in 1999. The Patron's Program is targeted at companies who want to get further involved in health care of women can make their commitment to fighting gynecologic cancer known to the public. For their involvement in this program, the company will be recognized in the Patron's Column of the GCF Bulletin, which is mailed quarterly to all SGO/GCF members/supporters, related medical specialties, cancer organizations, and cancer advocacy groups.