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Team Teal is an initiative of WomenCan, a not-for-profit organisation that exists to raise funds for pioneering gynaecological cancer research and prevention & education programs through the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG).
Team Teal raises funds and awareness for women with ovarian and other gynaecological cancers, through celebrating your achievements in sport. Donations and pledges are made to recognise these achievements, with further support from community fundraising and sponsorships. Teal is the international colour symbolising ovarian cancer.
Our mission is to enable women with ovarian and other gynaecological cancers to live better and live longer.
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Whether you're an experienced fundraiser or new to the game, getting started can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate the process, we've put together a step-by-step guide that's easy to follow. Once you set up your fundraising page using our instructions, you'll be that much closer to reaching your goal. Remember, getting started is often the hardest part.
STEP 1
Set up your page
Do it yourself or form a fundraising squad. By registering your fundraiser, you are directly supporting ovarian cancer research.
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STEP 2
Share it!
Use our default message or write your own to share your fundraising page. Share via SMS, WhatsApp, email, or social media to reach your goal faster!
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STEP 3
Fundraise your way
Engage your community in creative ways! Think high tea, hike or hold a Frocks at the Trots. Get creative so you get more support from more people!
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WHAT FUNDS ARE USED FOR
Through the Team Teal initiative, the harness racing community and other sporting communities are raising much needed funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness:
Funds raised throughout the Team Teal campaign support ANZGOG’s research and education program – Survivors Teaching Students, bringing ovarian and gynaecological cancer survivors into the classroom of medical students to share their lived experiences.
The funds further provide support for patients to access gynaecological cancer clinical trials, particularly in regional and remote areas, ensuring women have access to the best available care irrespective of where they live.
TEAM TEAL HISTORY
The Team Teal campaign was created by Duncan McPherson OAM who lost his wife Lyn to ovarian cancer in 2010. In failing health, Lyn began fundraising for ovarian cancer research, an initiative that Duncan connected with his passion for harness racing, co-founding Team Teal with fellow owners and trainers, Michael Taranto and Jim Connolly.
The campaign expanded from harness racing in Victoria to New South Wales in 2016, to harness racing in all Australian states in 2017 and internationally to harness racing in New Zealand in 2018.
WomenCan aims to extend the Team Teal campaign to run throughout the year with other sporting codes.
STAY UPDATED AND CONNECTED
To bring our community together and provide more frequent updates and celebrate milestones, we have created a Facebook group where we will share community fundraiser achievements, celebrate wins, and provide general updates. This group will also serve as another platform for you to ask questions and connect with your team, community and WomenCan.
