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