HONORING A SURVIVOR BETSY GENTRY
“I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT OFFERING SUP-
Heal, a survivor fashion show and fundraiser at
PORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAG-
Tootsies in Buckhead.” Betsy’s story has also been
NOSED AND I AM CURRENTLY MENTORING
included in You Have Ovarian Cancer, a collection
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN IN THE ATLANTA
of life-changing stories published by GOCA in 2016
AREA,” SAYS BETSY GENTRY, OF SANDY
as a resource for women living with the disease.
SPRINGS. “I immediately asked my doctor to put
“Every day is a gift!” exclaimed Betsy, “I am
me in touch with someone who had been where I
blessed with a healthy body that allows me to prac-
was so that I could learn what to expect...and I pay
tice yoga, ride my Peloton, play golf and tennis. I
that forward every chance that I can.”
spend time with friends and family, travel and expe-
Betsy Gentry was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015. “I received the Georgia Ovarian
Cancer
Alliance
(GOCA) Bag of Hope soon after my diagnosis.” The Bag of Hope is provided, free of charge to Georgia based, newly-diagnosed ovarian cancer patients and consists of important information about resources and fellowship as well as numerous comfort items such as a blanket, soft and warm socks, and a journal to document the journey. “I did not know anything about
rience life.” Besty’s attitude
“I A M BL ESSED WITH A H E A LT H Y BODY T H AT A L LOWS M E T O PR AC T ICE YOGA , R I DE M Y PELO T ON, PL AY G OL F A N D T EN N IS.”
is intoxicating and a powerful statement of self, “I am currently on a newish maintenance drug and feeling well enough to sometimes forget that I am a survivor.” The
Georgia
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance was founded in 1998 by a group of thirteen ovarian cancer survivors to educate Georgia’s women, their families, and healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer. The Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, GOCA’s
the Georgia Ovarian Cancer
annual fundraiser is coming
Alliance until friends of mine
up on March 14 at Georgia
participated in the Teal Trot in
Aquarium and features a
my honor in 2015,” says Betsy. “I promised my friends
culinary offering from the member chefs of the
that I would walk with them in the event the following
Atlanta Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier
year as a healthy survivor, and I did.”
International. The evening’s celebration highlights
Betsy’s passion for GOCA is alive and well and
the work of GOCA, salutes our survivors and their
she is a proud and active member of the survivor
caregivers, and raises critical funds in support of
community here in Atlanta. “I have helped with
GOCA’s outreach programs and the Bag of Hope.
the Lunch and Learn and Survivors Teaching Students programs as well as modeling in Teal to
ShakenNotStirredGala.com
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