Annual Celebration Luncheon

Healthcare Provider Spirit Award - Nominated by Camellia Hutchinson.

This Award recognizes a healthcare provider who demonstrates exceptional passion and caring for gynecologic cancer patients and their families/caregivers and consistently advances the mission of BOCS.

“To say the least, receiving a diagnosis of stage 3c ovarian cancer was more than devastating to me. From the beginning I had such guilt over what I should have done to prevent this. Guilt paired with fear, dread, anxiety and pain led me to the need for mental health support; and I found that and more in Judy. Judy has such a calm gentle approach to care; she listened to my fears and frustrations and validated my feelings like a friend. We all need a support from someone like Judy; especially when going through the toughest time in our lives.”

Judy Hatch - Baptist Health

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Survivor Spirit Award - Nominated by Enid Wohlstein.

This Award recognizes a courageous survivor who inspires and supports other gynecologic cancer survivors and their families/caregivers, and who consistently advances the mission of BOCS.

“Trilby has stage 4 primary peritoneal. Since her diagnosis almost two years ago, she has come out roaring. Trilby shares her cancer journey, challenges and joys, openly on her Facebook page. As a registrar at UK Healthcare, she shares her story and has been open about her experiences. Trilby is a powerful advocate for OC awareness, she's a voice for a disease that often isn't spoken of, and she still is living her life.”

Trilby Trent

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Teal Angels - This Award recognizes an individual or organization who has provided support to BOCS for a particular event or project that advances the mission of BOCS.

Teal Angels - Nominated by Rose Lewis

“Clotine and LeeAnne were instrumental in placing teal bows in Paris this year. They contacted Paris businesses, the Paris Mayor, and Bourbon County officials to obtain permission to display the Turn The Town Teal Bows. They worked with each business to decide the best place to

display the bows. Clotine and LeeAnne assisted Rose Lewis in putting up the bows too. Because of their efforts we have 85 teals bows in downtown Paris at 30 different businesses and government buildings. That's quite an accomplishment!”

Clotine Kissick and LeeAnne Kwasny

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Teal Angel - Jane MacNeil, Turn the Towns Teal

Nominated by Kathy Tabb and Rose Lewis.

“In 2013 I had the great opportunity to attend the OCNA annual conference in Washington,DC. Jane was there representing Turn The Towns Teal organization which honors the memory of her late sister in law, Gayle MacNeil.  The best word to describe Jane is “dynamo”. She takes her

message and enthusiasm around the country to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. She volunteers her time and energy to get teal ribbons out there. They can be seen around the world. She sends an email about inspiring volunteers on Teal Tuesdays. BOCS was the subject of one of her emails. Jane is a real teal angel!”

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Teal Angel - Olivia Payne

Nominated by Rose Lewis.

“BOCS would like to honor Olivia Payne with a Teal Angel Award for helping her grandmother, Tina Payne, to make bows for Turn The Towns Teal. Last year she helped her grandmother make 75 bows. This year Olivia made 25 bows all on her own. We appreciate her important role in helping us to Turn The Towns Teal!”