| Ovarian cancer is deadly and has a very high | | | | and tied with ribbon. The fight for ovarian cancer |
| mortality rate. It is a disease, which affects the | | | | awareness is represented by the teal fiber optic |
| ovaries initially and then spreads to the pelvic area. | | | | beads. The crystals signify the fight for survival and |
| Surgery and chemotherapy are the only treatments | | | | the ordeal of the patient. It is with a lot of pride that |
| that work in the initial stages. | | | | the supporter wears the bracelet. |
| Bracelets are accessories worn on the wrist. They | | | | A percentage of the income from the sale of every |
| could be a fashion statement, but can also serve a | | | | ovarian cancer awareness bracelet is given to |
| bigger cause when worn to symbolize a cause and to | | | | recognized charities to support their awareness and |
| show solidarity. There are a variety of causes, | | | | services provided to patients suffering from the |
| including deadly diseases such as AIDS and cystic | | | | dreaded disease. Wearing these bracelets raises |
| fibrosis that are supported by people the world over. | | | | awareness of the disease. The charities try to |
| Ovarian cancer awareness bracelets are made of | | | | provide monetary assistance to the ovarian cancer |
| various materials such as sterling silver pieces and | | | | patients by trying to meet their daily living and |
| Swarovski crystals. They are endorsed with a ribbon | | | | medical needs. Along with spreading awareness and |
| charm and closed with a sterling silver toggle. They | | | | raising required funds, these bracelets help people |
| come in different designs, colors and sizes. Some | | | | understand the implication of the dreaded disease. |
| bracelets feature encouraging phrases such as 'Cure | | | | The awareness efforts are promoted and supported |
| Ovarian Cancer' and 'Together we shall survive.' | | | | by various welfare groups and charities that are |
| These lovely bracelets are marketed in lattice bags | | | | operative worldwide. |