Recognizing national awareness days, weeks, and months, specifically those that are health-related, is essential to cultivating greater understanding about certain topics, fostering greater diversity, equity and inclusion, and spreading critical information to our FWC community.

YOU are invited and highly encouraged to participate with us by engaging in the conversation and sharing available information and resources to your own social networks.

July

Research Appreciation Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the phenomenal work of health researchers making a difference in society and people's lives. Research provides beneficial information, allows for technological and treatment advances, and leads to cures and solutions that drastically improve outcomes for patients.

To date, FWC has awarded more than $10 million through 254 grants and awards, including research grants, training grants, research prizes and career development awards. Often given to young investigators seeking to advance the field, these awarded research and training opportunities illustrate the hope that increased funding can bring to gynecologic cancers.

Social Media Giving Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of fundraising and support non-profit organizations by giving a financial gift. For a complete list of ways to give to The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC), please visit our official website.

We would be honored if you recognize Social Media Giving Day by sharing details about the FWC's Move4Her event and encouraging your social media connections to register or contribute to your Move4Her fundraiser.

Details about Move4Her:

• Move4Her is FWC's signature fundraising event that calls on people and organizations to rally together, raise funds, and increase awareness of the five gyn cancers.
• Throughout 2023, we will celebrate your fundraising successes with virtual “high fives” for you to share with your community and rally additional support.
• The Move4Her website offers a plethora of information and resources to support your fundraising journey.

3 Reasons to Give to FWC

1. Education

Your donations fund education that supports patients and caregivers through their cancer journey from detection to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. FWC provides self-study courses, downloadable guides, and live webinars as resources that educate people comprehensively about the five gynecologic cancers.

2. Research Grants and Awards

FWC awards research grants, training grants, research prizes, and career development awards that allow for continued study of gynecologic cancers, development of clinical trials, and advancement of treatment methods that improve outcomes for patients.

3. Spreading Awareness and Early Screening Detection

Your donations to our Move4Her campaign and participation in #MoveTheMessage and other awareness campaigns help spread awareness about the five gynecologic cancers with the goal of driving early detection that might save lives.

Black Leaders Awareness Day is an opportunity to recognize black leaders of the past, introduce current black leaders to the world, and acknowledge all of those forging a path for the next generation. This day allows individuals, companies, educational institutions, the government, and non-profit and charity organizations to share the knowledge and experiences of black leaders doing the incredible work of unifying communities for the greater good of society.

FWC's official hashtag for this day is #MoreThanAMoment.

International Self Care Day is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of self care as a part of holistic wellness. The benefits of daily self care practices are long-lasting, contribute to more consistent lifestyle improvement, and better mental and physical performance. Make a commitment to do something daily that contributes to your health in a positive way. Self care can look like:

• Taking a walk or exercising
• Journaling to relieve stress
• Meditating and/or practicing mindfulness
• Reading a good book
• Prioritizing rest and sleep
• Eating healthy meals regularly

The FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.