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Check the following calendar for a complete listing of special events Facing the Mirror with Cancer is participating in as well as sponsoring in support of a host of extraordinary organizations that serve those living with cancer and cancer research.
June 9, 2007 CURE Day of Caring Breast Cancer Forum Riverside, CA
May 12, 2007 CURE Day of Caring Breast Cancer Forum Denver, CO
May 5, 2007 Miami Hong King Dragon Boat Festival Miami, FL
April 27, 2007 LAF Benefit at Lance Armstrong's home Austin, TX
March 28, 2007 Life Beyond Cancer Retreat Tyler, TX
March 18, 2007 Fairy Godmother Foundation "Family Portrait", Chicago, IL
March 7, 2007 Play for the Pink, sponsored by BCRF Aventura, FL
November 4-5, 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in San Diego
October 28, 2006 Y-ME Illinois and Lori Ovitz at The University of Chicago Hospitals
October 28, 2006 Y-ME Illinois Fashion Show & Luncheon
September 16-17, 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C.
August 4, 2006, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Boardman, OH
June 7, 2006, Sammons Cancer Center, Dallas, TX
June 2, 2006, Rush North Shore Medical Center Skokie, IL
May 20-21, 2006, CURE Patient & Survivor Forum Dallas, TX
May 4-6, 2006, 31st Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Boston, MA
May 4, 2006, Wellness Community of Greater Boston, MA
April 29, 2006, Teen Event at Comer Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL
February 24, 2006, Young Survival Conference in Denver, CO
October 15-16, 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Los Angeles, CA
October 6, 2005 Par For The Cause 2005 at Torrey Pines South LaJolla, CA
October 2, 2005 Hope Walk, Walking Today for Tomorrow’s Breast Cancer Cure
October 2005 Nevada Cancer Institute Grand Opening, Las Vegas, NV
October 2005 University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Center, Chicago, IL
October 2005 MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
October 2005 Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa
September 19, 2005 American Cancer Society Golf Outing, Lake Forest, IL
August 14, 2005 PanCAN’s 3rd Annual Walk to Make a Difference, Evanston, IL
July 15, 2005 Event at Scripps Cancer Center
July 9-10, 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C.
June 5, 2005 University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Survivor Day Event Chicago, IL
May 18, 2005 Tufts School of Medicine Boston, MA
May 17, 2005 Wellness Community - Greater Boston, Newton, MA
May 14, 2005 Book Signing Event at Women’s Health Boutique #32 Livonia, MI
April 28 - May 1, 2005, Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be exhibiting at the 30th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Orlando, FL
April 2, 2005 University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Event
March 20, 2005 Goldfine Tennis Tournament to Benefit Breast Cancer, Miami, FL
March 16, 2005 The Wellness Room at University of Chicago Hospitals opens
March 5, 2005 Teen Workshop at Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
March 3, 2005 “A Free Evening of Education and Inspiration” Cincinnati, OH
January 27-29, 2005 American Psychosocial Oncology Society Conference Phoenix, AZ
January 27, 2005, Wellness Community of Central Arizona
December 16, 2004: Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, Fairfield, CT
December 11, 2004 Y-ME Loop Support Group, Chicago, IL
November 20, 2004: 2004 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Gala
Tuesday November 9, 2004: Jewish Community Center 334 Amsterdam Ave. NYC.
October 25, 2004: Transitions Bookplace Chicago, IL
October 15th and 16th 2004: PowerBar Health and Sports Expo Lance Armstrong Foundation’s Ride for the Roses
October 14, 2004: Key to the Cure
October 12, 2004: University of Chicago Hospitals
October 9, 2004: A Woman’s Place at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia Open House
Tuesday September 28, 2004: The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health
July 31, 2004: The Jay Fund Foundation does Dave & Busters
July 21, 2004: Camp One Step at a Time
Friday June 4th through Sunday June 6th, 2004: BEA 2004
Saturday May 22, 2004: CURE Magazine Forum, (4-6pm)
Friday May 21, 2004: Gilda’s Club of North Texas
Saturday April 17, 2004: Lance Armstrong Foundation Live to Ride Gala
Friday April 9, 2004: Gilda's Club of South Florida Event
February 13 - 22, 2004
June 9, 2007 CURE Day of Caring Breast Cancer Forum Riverside, CA Back to top
This program will be held at the Marriott Riverside 3400 Market Street in Riverside, CA. For more information, please contact Teresa Lovich at (214) 367-3479.
May 12, 2007 CURE Day of Caring Breast Cancer Forum in Denver, CO Back to top
This program will be held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel in Denver, CO.
For more information, please contact Teresa Lovich at (214) 367-3479.
May 5, 2007 Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Miami, FL Back to top
Lori Ovitz will be on hand and Facing the Mirror with Cancer will provide copies of Lori Ovitz’s book, “Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference” to participants of The Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival taking place Saturday May 5th at the Mandarin Oriental, Brickell Key, Miami, FL
April 27, 2007 LAF Benefit at Lance Armstrong's home Austin, TX Back to top
Facing the Mirror with Cancer donates 400 copies of “Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference” to be given to attendees of the Lance Armstrong Foundation Benefit to be held at Lance Armstrong’s home in Austin, TX. These books are being donated in honor and in memory of Rebecca Baxter. Rebecca is featured throughout this book and inspired many cancer patients throughout the country.
March 28, 2007 Life Beyond Cancer Retreat Tyler, TX Back to top
Lori and her Facing the Mirror Workshop will be at Life Beyond Cancer, a retreat for women with cancer, at the Wingate Hotel in Tyler, TX. For more information, please call Jill Dickerson at US Oncology 903-579-9800.
March 18, 2007 Fairy Godmother Foundation “Family Portrait”, Chicago, IL Back to top
The Fairy Godmother Foundation which grants wishes for terminally ill adults asked Lori Ovitz to volunteer her services for a Family Portrait. This was the wish of a teriminally ill adult and with Lori’s help, The Fairy Godmother Foundation was able to grant this wish!
March 7, 2007 Play for the Pink, sponsored by BCRF Aventura, FL Back to top
Facing the Mirror with Cancer donated 90 copies of Lori Ovitz’s book, “Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference” and Lori spoke about Quality of Life issues at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Play for the Pink Event at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle and Resort in Aventura, FL.
November 4-5, 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in San Diego Back to top
Lori will be doing a makeup demonstration and makeovers at the 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum at the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel San Diego. For More Information please visit www.curetoday.org
October 28, 2006 Y-ME Illinois and Lori Ovitz at The University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Center Back to top
Y-ME Illinois partners up with Lori Ovitz for a workshop at The University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Center, workshop begins at 10:30am.
October 28, 2006 Y-ME Illinois Fashion Show & Luncheon Back to top
Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be donating 1,600 copies of Lori Ovitz’s book, "Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference". Every Fashion Show attendee will receive a copy. For More Information, please visit
www.y-me.org/illinois/index.php
September 16-17, 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C. Back to top
Lori will be doing a makeup demonstration and makeovers at the 2006 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C.
August 4, 2006, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Boardman, OH Back to top
Lori will be presenting to a group of 200 for more information, please contact Sara Maroni, MSW, LSW at 330-629-7500.
June 7, 2006, Sammons Cancer Center, Dallas, TX Back to top
As part of Sammons Cancer Center’s Survivor Day Event, Lori Ovitz will be doing her Facing the Mirror Workshop at the Cancer Center, copies of Lori’s book, “Facing the Mirror with Cancer a guide to using makeup to make a difference”, will be available.
June 2, 2006, Rush North Shore Medical Center Skokie, IL Back to top
Lori will be speaking at the Oncology Nursing Conference at Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, IL
May 20-21, 2006, CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Dallas, TX Back to top
Lori will be demonstrating her program at the CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Dallas, TX.
May 4-6, 2006, 31st Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Boston, MA Back to top
Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be an Exhibitor at the 31st Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street in Boston, MA (617) 954-2000. For more information about the Congress please visit http://www.ons.org/meetings/congress06/index.shtml
May 4, 2006, Wellness Community of Greater Boston, MA Back to top
Lori will be doing a workshop at 6:30pm. The Wellness Community of Greater Boston is located at the Echo Bridge Office Park, 1039 Chestnut Street Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464. For more information, please call 617-332-1919.
April 29, 2006, Teen Event at Comer Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL Back to top
Lori Ovitz will be doing a Facing the Mirror Workshop for teens from 11am-1pm. For more information, please call Sarah Karela at (773) 702-3087
February 24, 2006, Young Survival Conference in Denver, CO
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Lori will be presenting on Friday February 24, 2006 as part of the 6th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, to be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel 1550 Court Place in Denver, Colorado, (303) 893-3333 February 24-26. Hosted by the nonprofit organizations Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) and the Young Survival Coalition (YSC).
October 15-16, 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Los Angeles, CA
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October 15 & 16, 2005 Lori will be doing a makeup demonstration and makeovers at the 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Los Angeles, CA
October 6, 2005 Par For The Cause 2005 at Torrey Pines South LaJolla, CA
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Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. donated 250 copies of “Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference”. This Golf Tournament benefits Scripps Cancer Center Research and Services and provides wigs and mammograms for women who are uninsured or under-insured.
October 2, 2005 Hope Walk, Walking Today for Tomorrow’s Breast Cancer Cure
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October 2, 2005 Hope Walk, Walking Today for Tomorrow’s Breast Cancer Cure Miami/Aventura, FL Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will participate in the October 2, 2005 Hope Walk in Aventura, FL. Lori and Bruce Ovitz will be handing out complimentary copies of “Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference” to participants. 100% of the net proceeds will benefit local treatment and research facilities. University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the beneficiary of this event.
October 2005 Nevada Cancer Institute Grand Opening, Las Vegas, NV
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In honor of their Grand Opening, Bruce and Lori Ovitz personally donated 500 copies of
“Facing the Mirror with Cancer” to the Nevada Cancer Institute.
October 2005 University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Center, Chicago, IL
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In honor of all cancer patients, Bruce and Lori Ovitz personally donated 500 copies of
“Facing the Mirror with Cancer” to the University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Center.
October 2005 MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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In honor of all cancer patients, Bruce and Lori Ovitz personally donated 500 copies of
“Facing the Mirror with Cancer” to the MD Andersen Cancer Center.
October 2005 Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa
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In honor of all cancer patients, Bruce and Lori Ovitz personally donated 500 copies of
“Facing the Mirror with Cancer” to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the
University of Iowa.
September 19, 2005 American Cancer Society Golf Outing, Lake Forest, IL
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160 copies of “Facing the Mirror with Cancer” have been donated for the September 19, 2005
Golf Outing for the American Cancer Society at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, IL
August 14, 2005 PanCAN’s 3rd Annual Walk to Make a Difference, Northwestern University Campus, Evanston, IL Back to top
Sunday August 14, 2005, Facing the Mirror with Cancer handed out donated copies of Lori’s book, “Facing the Mirror with Cancer” and raised money for PanCAN with the sale of Lori’s signature Live, Love, Laugh necklaces.
July 15, 2005 Event at Scripps Cancer Center Back to top
Lori Ovitz will be doing a makeup demonstration at the Scripps Cancer Center in La Jolla, CA
July 9-10, 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C. Back to top
July 9 & 10, 2005 Lori will be doing a makeup demonstration and makeovers at the 2005 CURE Patient & Survivor Forum in Washington, D.C.
June 5, 2005 University of Chicago Hospitals Cancer Survivor Day Event Chicago, IL Back to top
From 12noon until 6pm at the Westin Hotel in Chicago, the University of Chicago Hospitals will sponsor their annual Cancer Survivor Day Event and Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be there along with Lori and Bruce Ovitz.
May 18, 2005 Tufts School of Medicine Boston, MA Back to top
Tuesday May 18, 2005 from 12noon – 2pm Lori Ovitz will be doing a makeup demonstration in the Resource Center at Tufts-New England Medical Center.
May 17, 2005 Wellness Community - Greater Boston, Newton, MA Back to top
Tuesday May 17, 2005, 6:30pm, Come see Lori Ovitz work her magic at a free workshop for people with cancer and their loved ones at the Wellness Community of Greater Boston 1039 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA RSVP (617) 332-1919
May 14, 2005 Book Signing Event at Women’s Health Boutique #32 Livonia, MI Back to top
Saturday May 14, 2005 from 11am – 1pm Come meet Lori Ovitz at Women’s Health Boutique #32 31209 Plymouth Road Livonia, MI (734) 762-9324
April 28 – May 1, 2005, Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be exhibiting at the 30th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Orlando, FL Back to top
Orange County Convention Hall – Exhibit Hall C & D Booth 1534
April 2, 2005 University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Event Back to top
Saturday April 2, 2005, Lori will be the keynote speaker and she will be doing a makeup demonstration at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Survivor Day Event.
March 20, 2005 Goldfine Tennis Tournament to Benefit Breast Cancer, Miami, FL
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Sunday March 20, 2005, Lori and Bruce Ovitz will be attending The Goldfine Tennis Tournament to Benefit Breast Cancer. Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. is one of the Sponsors of this event. "Serve up a Cure for Breast Cancer!"
March 16, 2005 The Wellness Room at University of Chicago Hospitals opens Back to top
Donated by Bruce and Lori Ovitz, The Wellness Room at the University of Chicago Hospitals opens in the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine Room 1315 Suite 1D. The Wellness Room is a special room designed to provide private, complimentary wellness services for cancer patients. Stop by March 16, 2005 between 9:30am and 11:30am 5758 South Maryland Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 for the Grand Opening.
March 5, 2005 Teen Workshop at Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
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On Saturday March 5, 2005, Lori Ovitz will be teaming up with Strike at Cancer to provide
Makeup lessons to teens dealing with the effects of their cancer treatments.
Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 5:45 - 9:00 P.M. at Xavier University's Schiff Family Conference Center
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Located in the Cintas Center 1624 Herald Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45207. The Breast Answer Group
invites you to attend "A FREE Evening of Education and Inspiration" presented by the professionals
from the Breastanswer Group featuring international make-up artist Lori Ovitz Hosted by: Carol Williams
Limited to 400 participants Gift bags to first 200 registered attendees! Register online at
http://www.breastanswergroup.com/index.asp
January 27-29, 2005 American Psychosocial Oncology Society Conference Phoenix, AZ Back to top
January 27 & 29, 2005 Facing the Mirror with Cancer LLC. will be exhibiting at the APOS 2nd Annual Meeting at the Wyndham Phoenix 50 East Adams Street Phoenix, AZ. Show Hours are 7am-7pm on Friday January 28th and 7am-3pm on Saturday January 28th. Books will be available!
January 27, 2005 Wellness Community of Central Arizona Back to top
Lori will be giving a makeup workshop from 11am to 12:30pm at the Wellness Community of Central Arizona 360 E. Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85004 Ph (602) 712 1006
December 16, 2004: Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, Fairfield, CT Back to top
Come see Lori Ovitz in Fairfield, Connecticut, from 3-5pm Lori will be giving a demonstration makeover and makeup lessons, 111 Beach Road in Fairfield.
December 11, 2004 Y-ME Loop Support Group Chicago, IL Back to top
Saturday December 11, 2004 from 10am – 12noon Lori Ovitz will be giving a makeup lesson and makeover tips for the Y-ME Loop Support Group.
November 20, 2004: 2004 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Gala Back to top
Lori and Bruce Ovitz are honorees at this year’s Feinberg School of Medicine Gala. Lori and Bruce are being honored for 35 years of continued support of the Department of Urology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Tuesday November 9, 2004: Jewish Community Center 334 Amsterdam Ave. NYC. Back to top
Lori will be doing a makeover demonstration and offering her makeup tips from 6:30-8:30pm at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan at 334 Amsterdam Avenue. Attendees will be able to purchase books and the 40% of all book sales will be donated to FORCE.
October 25, 2004: Transitions Bookplace Chicago, IL Back to top
Lori Ovitz will be doing a makeup demonstration and talking about her book at an upcoming author event. Books will be available for sale.
October 15th and 16th 2004: PowerBar Health and Sports Expo Lance Armstrong Foundation’s Ride for the Roses Back to top
Meet Lori Ovitz, one of the exhibitors, (makeovers and makeup lessons), at the PowerBar Health and Sports Expo during The Lance Armstrong Foundation Ride for the Roses Event. Facing the Mirror with Cancer is also sponsoring Dr. Abbie Roth as a participant in the Ride for the Roses. Books will be available for sale.
October 14, 2004: Key to the Cure Back to top
Meet Lori Ovitz, author of Facing the Mirror with Cancer A guide to using makeup to make a difference at the Key to the Cure event at Saks Fifth Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada to benefit the Nevada Cancer Institute. Books will be available for sale and proceeds donated to The Nevada Cancer Institute.
http://www.nevadacancerinstitute.org/pat_res_3_events.asp
October 12, 2004: University of Chicago Hospitals Back to top
Don’t miss Lori Ovitz as she does a makeup demonstration for University of Chicago Hospitals 5-6:30pm:
1 West Superior Street (Dearborn and Superior)
7 th Floor
Chicago, IL
Seating is limited, Please call Peggy Williams to register (773) 702-6730
October 9, 2004: A Woman’s Place at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia Back to top
Saturday October 9, 2004 from 11am – 3pm, Lori Ovitz will be available for makeup advice during the open house for A Woman’s Place at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.11alive.com/whatson/seenontv/seenontv_article.aspx?storyid=52972
Tuesday September 28, 2004: The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health Back to top
Come see Lori Ovitz do a Makeup Demonstration at The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health in New York.
July 31, 2004: The Jay Fund Foundation does Dave & Busters Back to top
Join Keli Coughlin, (Executive Director of the Jay Fund Foundation), Bruce and Lori Ovitz at Dave & Busters in Jacksonville, Florida as they play games and fill up on fun food provided by Dave & Buster’s Restaurant.
July 21, 2004: Camp One Step at a Time Back to top
Lori Ovitz brought her tips, tricks and fun stuff to Camp One Step at a Time where she gave teens makeup lessons and makeovers. For the younger children, there were face paints, fingernail polish and all sorts of goodies.
Friday June 4th through Sunday June 6th, 2004: BEA 2004 Back to top
Publishers, booksellers, librarians and others in the publishing industry are invited to meet Lori and Bruce Ovitz at booth #3342 at the BookExpoAmerica 2004 in Chicago.
Saturday May 22, 2004: CURE Magazine Forum, (4-6pm) Back to top
CURE Magazine hosts The First Patient and Survivor Forum in Dallas, Texas. Lori Ovitz will be available on Saturday May 22nd from 4-6pm for a unique makeup demonstration that will teach individuals living with cancer how makeup can make a difference during treatment and beyond. Come for your personal makeover and see for yourself!
Friday May 21, 2004: Gilda’s Club of North Texas Back to top
Gilda’s Club of North Texas in Dallas hosts a makeover demonstration from 12noon - 2pm sponsored by Lori and Bruce Ovitz. Individuals living with cancer will learn how to take control over the appearance effects of cancer-related treatments as Ovitz offers step-by-step advice on everything from creating natural looking eyebrows to demonstrating how to use makeup to make a difference.
Saturday April 17, 2004: Lance Armstrong Foundation Live to Ride Gala Back to top
Lori and Bruce Ovitz continue to step up their efforts to bring facingthemirror.org to cancer patients as a platinum sponsor at the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s "Live to Ride" Gala in Austin, Texas.
Friday April 9, 2004: Gilda's Club of South Florida Event Back to top
Lori Ovitz digs into her bag of tricks to make a little Nooglieland magic when teens and children living with cancer along with their families and friends gather from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for the annual Boogie Noogie Spring Fling at Gilda’s Club in Ft. Lauderdale. Facing the Mirror with Cancer is sponsoring the event that promises lots of fun, including pizza, arts and crafts, and face painting. More importantly though, kids and teens with cancer will get a huge dose of self-esteem after some valuable, individualized makeup lessons from Lori Ovitz herself. Plus they’ll get to take home lots of free makeup and brushes to experiment with themselves.
February 13 - 22, 2004 Back to top
A sponsor banner simply reading, facingthemirror.org, joined those of Kroger, Cellular South, Pepsi, Keebler, FedEx, Morgan Keegan and a bevy of heavy hitters who proudly displayed their support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Kroger St. Jude and the Cellular South Cup Tennis Championships in Memphis. The launch of their website is an invaluable component in Lori and Bruce Ovitz’s effort to not only support cancer charities and research, but to get the book Facing the Mirror into the hands of the millions who can be helped by it.
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