Turning the town teal

February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and there are a number of ways locals can be involved.

Hills Shire councillor Dr Michelle Byrne, Ovarian Cancer Australia volunteer community ambassador Joanne Stefanovic and ovarian cancer survivor Catherine Wileman. Pictures: Peter Kelly

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February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and there are a number of ways locals can be involved.

This year, Ovarian Cancer Australia is encouraging people to follow the #KnowAskAct campaign: to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, ask for help if you have symptoms or ask others if they know the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and act by hosting an Afternoon Teal fundraiser or by donating.

Ovarian Cancer Australia volunteer community ambassador Joanne Stefanovic, of Castle Hill, and Hills Shire councillor Dr Michelle Byrne will hold an Afternoon Teal at Castle Hill RSL next Friday.

The evening will include a talk by cancer survivor Catherine Wileman as well as canapés, champagne, raffles and music, with money raised to be donated to Ovarian Cancer Australia.

People are also encouraged to don a teal ribbon on Wednesday, February 22, for Teal Ribbon Day.

Teal Ribbons can be purchased for $2 at Round Corner Medical Centre and Gloria Jeans Round Corner in Dural, Robert Cliff Jeweller in Castle Towers, and Little Rock Café and Mint Fresh IGA in Baulkham Hills.

What: Afternoon Teal is a fundraising event for Ovarian Cancer Australia

When: Friday, February 24, from 6pm

Where: Castle Hill RSL’s Luxe Lounge, 77 Castle St

Tickets: $50, which includes canapés and champagne

Book: Trybooking