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