Plans are well underway for the annual Zeal for Teal Ovarian Cancer Canada Fundraiser at the PMD Arena on April 28.
New this year is an invitation to not only scrapbookers and cardmakers but to other crafters as well, including knitters, quilters, crochet aficionados and others.
Funds raised at Zeal for Teal 2012 go to support Sunflower Seeds Team members as they walk in the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope on Sept. 9.
Ovarian cancer is the most serious of all gynecological cancers. Over 2,600 Canadian women are diagnosed annually and every year 1,750 women succumb to the disease.
There is no screening test to detect it, but when found early and treated, the ovarian cancer survival rate is 90%. Ovarian cancer has often been called “the silent killer” because the signs and symptoms are vague and often go unnoticed until it is found in the later stages.
The original intention for creating a special Zeal for Teal day was to first of all help raise awareness and inform participants and others about the disease.
The secondary purpose of Zeal for Teal is to raise funds for the Sunflower Seeds team as it participates annually in the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in September.
Organizers say this year’s theme should produce a fun event, as participants are encouraged to don their cowboy hats and boots and get ready to enjoy “The Wild West.” The cooks will be busy rounding up just the right kind of grub and the general store is stocking up on supplies.
The deadline for the early bird participant registration, at a cost of $35, is Jan. 31. After that, registration for the day is $45.
Visitors are welcome to drop in anytime during the day and see what all the buzz is about.
For $5 visitors can enjoy refreshments and can visit the vendor’s alley and check out the silent auction, the new penny table, play a game, and see and sample the unique goodies available at the General Store.
For $10, visits can be timed around the lunch hour and visitors can partake in a western-style lunch.
Organizers stress cowpokes are also welcome to visit.
To registers contact Glynis at 519-638-3215 or gbelec@bell.net or Amanda at sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com.