By Emily Williams
In recognition of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Charlie’s Angels luncheon Sept. 25 will raise awareness for all cancers while raising funds for the creation of the Brittany Waldrep Endowed Lectureship for Gynecologic Cancer at UAB.
“A dear friend of mine named Charlie lost a precious daughter to ovarian cancer when she was a recent Auburn graduate,” said event co-chair Dr. Anne Bishop. “This loss epitomizes to me why we must support cancer research – research in all kinds.”
The event will begin at 11 a.m. at The Club. Edie Hand will be the featured speaker, followed by a fashion show featuring clothing from Belk at The Summit and models from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Each individual who purchases a table or donates funds will become one of Charlie’s Angels. Those who purchase tables have the opportunity to honor loved ones whose lives have been altered or ended due to cancer or to thank a physician.
For more information about the event,visit www.nlovca.org/events/charlies-angels-luncheon.
A few “Angels” talk about why they’ve joined Charlie’s cause:
“I imagine cancer touches everyone in some fashion, some more directly than others. Out of respect for family, friends and society, we must contribute any resource available – time, energy and money – to support a cure. I am grateful for those with the skill and knowledge to solve and assist those who are diagnosed with cancer, and that is why I am supporting this event.”
Shelby County Commission President Lindsey Allison lives in Indian Springs. She is helping to sponsor a table for Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith, whose mother, Norma Mungenast, passed away with cancer last year.
“Last year when I lost my brother Mike to lung cancer, I not only lost my brother, but I lost one of my best friends. He will be missed as long as I live, but I appreciate the care he received at UAB. Research, paid for by others before me, is the reason for the improvements in techniques and drugs he received in the treatment of a difficult cancer. I support research for future gains that will benefit the next generation. As someone I respect said, ‘We sit in the shade of trees planted by others.’ Charlie has been my friend for more than 40 years and I am honored to contribute to an endowed project for cancer research at UAB that will honor his daughter, who died with cancer shortly after graduating from Auburn.”
Brad Bishop is the municipal judge of Hoover and professor of law at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
“As a stage 4 ovarian cancer survivor for 11½ years, I know first-hand the value of supporting cancer research to extend lives. Every dollar that I donate to research may be the dollar that secures a future world without the devastating effects of cancer for my children and grandchildren. This endowment is a unique opportunity for me to honor friends touched by cancer while funding a think-tank of national and international luminaries to share worldwide advances in cancer research right here in our community. Charlie’s Angels are friends, all touched by cancer, who are raising money for cancer research right here in our community and raising awareness of what those monies will be doing. We want to make a difference – in our lifetime, in our community, in our state.”
Sarah Moseley is a resident of Hoover and an ardent supporter of causes that help people in the Birmingham community.
“I am seeing more and more people having cancer. It’s not just family, but also friends. Their battles to overcome cancer have really touched me and I want to help. Some are survivors because of research. Research is the key to improved treatment of cancer. At the Charlie’s Angels event, my husband, Tim, and I will honor my sister Kelly, who is a survivor. She has had thyroid and cervical cancer. We have also bought our table in memory of my mother-in-law, who passed away in 1995 due to lung cancer.”
Ranae and Tim Breen live in Greystone. He is president and CEO of Motion Industries and she supports local charities and sings in her church choir.
