On Thursday November 5, WORD traveled to Washington, D.C.  WORD was honored to be an Advocacy Exhibitor at Saturday’s GCF’s “Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Movement Weekend” conference and Sunday’s “Race to End Women’s Cancer”.

On Saturday, WORD had the opportunity to setup a booth at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, during the GCF “Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Movement Weekend” conference. We were thrilled to connect with both old and new friends and dialogue about what they were learning from the survivor courses.  We were reminded that in order to best educate the gynecologic cancer patients of tomorrow, we need to learn from and partner with the champion survivors of today.  We were inspired by every woman we met and encouraged to persevere by their friends and family who give support and provide hope.

Sunday was GCF’s Inaugural “Race to End Women’s Cancer”. What a great turnout! WORD was able to support those who participated in the Run/Walk and even record some of their stories for the “Let’s Talk” series we are currently working on. The race was a beautiful reminder that the battle to conquer gyncecologic cancer is indeed a global effort.