Annual Celebration Luncheon

Each year in the fall, Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support, Inc. holds a luncheon to celebrate survivors and those in treatment.   In 2024, BOCS held the annual luncheon on September 29th, during #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, at Origin Hotel.   We hosted 18 survivors or individuals in treatment and each received a gift bag.   We also had door prizes and awards.  

2024 Award recipients

Community Spirit Award:

This Award recognizes a member or organization that has helped to advance the mission of BOCS through their ongoing dedication, leadership, volunteer support and commitment to BOCS and survivors of gynecologic cancers.

Bill Reed, CEO of Kentucky Blood Center

Healthcare Provider Spirit Award:

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.

Brandi Stanback, APRN, GYN ONC, UK Healthcare

Dr. Charles Dietrich, UK Healthcare

Survivor Spirit Award:

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.

Enid Wohlstein

Teal Angel Award:

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.

Esther Bailey, Ky Extension Homemakers Assocation

Ruth and Bill Jefferson

Eugenia Johnsonsmith, The Lextropolis

Clotine Kissick

Andrew Shayde, Fox56 Live from Chevy Chase 

Allison Spivey, Fox56 Live from Chevy Chase 

Samantha Valentino, WKYT

Shuntella Whitfield, LEXRADIO Thick and Fabulous radio show

Peter Wilson, Georgetown News-Graphic