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Lewes Turns the Town Teal for ovarian cancer awareness

Ribbons affixed to poles and signs throughout downtown area
Participating in the annual Turn the Town Teal event in Lewes are (l-r) Janet Reeves, Lewes parks and marina administrator; Betsy Reamer, executive director of Lewes Chamber of Commerce; Monica Scott of Beebe community outreach; Mayor Ted Becker; Debbie Campbell, Beebe cancer screening nurse navigator; Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; Henrietta Belcher-Stack, event organizer; Kelly Serpico; Brooks Serpico; Rita Williams, Beebe manager of oncology psychosocial services; and Sienna Serpico. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
September 6, 2021

A small group gathered in Lewes’ Zwaanendael Park Sept. 1 to talk about ovarian cancer and attach teal ribbons to poles throughout downtown as part of the Turn the Towns Teal campaign. The effort takes place each September as part of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Survivor Henri Belcher-Stack, event organizer, shared her experience, and urged all women to be aware and proactive. There is no test for ovarian cancer, so knowledge of symptoms is crucial. Symptoms can include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and urinary symptoms such as frequency or urgency. The symptoms are vague, and if they persist more than two weeks, a woman should discuss them with her physician. The symptoms mimic those of other conditions, so the disease is extremely difficult to diagnose.

The local campaign is sponsored by the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation, which is dedicated to saving more women’s lives.

For more information, contact Dorianne Short, DOCF president, at 302-998-6889 or president@deovariancancer.org. For more information on the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation, go to deovariancancer.org.

 

Henrietta Belcher-Stack, event organizer and ovarian cancer survivor, tells her story as Mayor Ted Becker listens.
Teal ribbons were affixed to poles and signs throughout downtown Lewes Sept. 1.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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