Clermont County Fair

Come see us at the Clermont County Fair this week July 20-26th! We are located under the grandstands! We have lots of information about gynecological cancers, upcoming events, tell you how you can volunteer, and we have merchandise available! 

Thank you Laura Love for running the booth this week! :-)

Recap of the 4th Annual Panties Across the Bridge

Yesterday we held the 4th Annual Panties Across the Bridge! It was another amazing year for such an inspirational event! We met people from all over. Women traveled from Somerset, KY and Louisville, KY from Northern Ohio to see the event. Survivors, Fighters and families of Angels walked the length of the bridge admiring the panties.  The event made news on channels 5,9 and 12! We are really making a difference with gynecological cancer awareness! If we can encourage at least one woman to get a yearly screening we did our job! Ladies have you scheduled your yearly exam?

Thank you to all of our sponsors for Panties Across the Bridge! Sponsors included: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Dr Schwartz, Seven Hills Women's Center, For Women Inc, Hoertsmann Builders, Cincinnati Interiors, Blackboard, Cumberland Shell Inc, Q-102, Vincent Lighting, hydro Systems, Adams County Cancer Center, Tele-vac, Sams Club, Jeff Wyler, Mike Castrucci, The Chrome Divas, Alicia Eads Photography, Kandice Smith Photography, Southwest Airlines, and EC Nurr Funeral Home. 

Thank you to all the survivors and fighters and families of angels who sent their photos in to hang on the purple people bridge for awareness. We love to be able to honor you and your battle. We want you to know were in this together! It also helps others to see that gynecological cancer doesn't discriminate. We are all at risk for gynecological cancer. 

We had a health fair from 11am-3pm. We had several booths along the ramp leading to the bridge. 

Q-102 was broadcasting from the event. Thanks for joining us! Q-102 also promoted the event during the month of July! Thank you for your continued support!

St Elizabeth was on site doing cardiovascular screenings! Thanks St Elizabeth!

Proscan was there and had special guest Dr Schwartz to answer any questions anyone may have had. Thank you Dr Schwartz and Proscan!

Free Stress tests were given by Newtown Health! 

Stacy Holbert was there selling charms and even giving chair massages!

Jamberry nail consultants were on hand and even had teal ribbon nails!

Megan Seip was there representing Origami Owl. She is a great contact for teal ribbons to go in your Origami Owl necklace. 

Pink Zebra consultant was on hand!

Cancer Support Community was there!

Warrior Cancer Boxes were there!

Thank you to all our vendors! We know it can be hot out there and you all did great! 

At 4pm our live music began. A big thank you to The Fite family for running the PC system for all of our bands. You do an amazing job!

Them There Mountain Men, a bluegrass band began the afternoon. You did great guys!

Johnny and the Lugnuts followed with an outstanding performance. 

Gypsy Stone did an amazing job! Thanks for coming again this year!

Hope Jamison, Jaymie's daughter blew the crowd away again this year. 

Kera Cash was our guest speaker. She kept the audience laughing and crying. She began by having the audience get in their underwear to help her nerves. 

Kera lost her daughter to cervical cancer. Meganne was only 22. She said "Who knew this beast was growing inside her daughter?" She urges women everywhere she goes to keep current on their yearly exam. She doesn't want mothers and fathers having to stand next to decorated panties in memory of their daughters. Thanks Kera for a moving speech. Your such an inspiration thank you for sharing Meg's story. 

Jordan Jackson followed next with a perfect performance. 

Meet Brandon Frazee, who was our emcee for the night. Thanks Brandon for a great job!

Our balloon launch happened at 9:05. People purchased balloons in honor of a loved one. 

Donna, an Ovarian Cancer fighter and Kelly, a cervical cancer fighter helped us light our bridge teal. Please pray for these  courageous ladies as they continue their battle. 

Kelly, our fighter. 

On the count of 5 the ladies flipped the switch and we lit the Purple People Bridge teal for gynecological cancer awareness from Cincinnati to Newport- end to end!

Thank you to Vincent Lighting for doing an amazing job lighting the bridge!

We are so grateful for all that make this happen! Thank you all! We began this event in honor of Jaymie. To help women learn from Jaymie's situation so no one else would have to go through what she did. While this event is still about Jaymie, other women connect to this event as well. It encourages them. They find comfort and inspiration. They are educated. Thank you for connecting to our event. Thank you for helping us eliminate gynecological cancer related deaths. 

We can't wait to see what the 5th Annual Panties Across the Bridge entails!

Meet Vicki- Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Vicki Lovett!

Vicki has been a member of the Jaymie Jamison Foundation since the start. Vicki currently is holding the volunteer coordinator position. When asked why she volunteers she said, " I believe in getting awareness to the younger generation so they don't have to go through what my friend and neighbor went through." 

When asked what her favorite event is Vicki said," The luncheon has been one of my favorite events." Vicki also enjoys Panties Across the Bridge too. 

Thank you Vicki for everything that you do!

Cincy Chic Article

Cincy Chic ran an amazing article on our upcoming Panties Across the Bridge event! You can view it here: http://cincychic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5297%3A4th-annual-panties-across-the-bridge-event&catid=16%3Asocial&Itemid=10883

Thanks for this awesome article Cincy Chic!

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Cole Saylor

This week's volunteer in the spotlight is Cole Saylor. 

When talking with Cole he explained why he feels the Foundation is important and why he volunteers.  " Iam Jaymie's younger brother and the foundation is important to me because it keeps my sister name alive, and my family started the foundation to help other women and their families to not go through what my sister went through. I volunteer because what happened to my sister was painful and I don't want anyone and their families to go through It as well. Gynecological cancers is something everyone should know about and that is why this Foundation is here. After losing my sister and having a wife and the mother to my kids I want to make sure other women and their families are aware of these cancers ."

Cole says his favorite event is Panties Across the Bridge. 

Thank you Cole for all your hard work and dedication!

 

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Connie

Meet Mrs. Connie Patrick!

Connie has been a Foundation member since the beginning in 2011. When asked Connie why she volunteers she says, "I volunteer because this organization means so much to people I love dearly!  The foundation is one way to bring awareness to all women, but especially young mothers that tend to put their own needs aside while caring for their families."

When asked what her favorite event is she states, " The bridge event is my favorite because it involves entire families and allows everyone to be a part of the activities."

Thank you Connie for helping us raise awareness for gynecological cancers. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jen Patrick

Meet Jen Patrick! 

(Jen is on the right).

Jen has been a part of the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for Hope since the beginning in 2011. She served as Secretary on the Board from 2011-2014. 

When asked why she volunteers Jen said, " I couldn't pass up an opportunity to learn more about nonprofit organizations while honoring someone that I loved as much as Jaymie."

When asked why the Foundation is important she replied, "The foundation is important because it reminds women that they need to take care of themselves in order to take better care everyone else in their lives. It let's them know that it's okay to put themselves first."

"My favorite event is the golf scramble. Not only is it fun to participate, it's great to see so many men supporting an organization aimed towards women. It's a great reminder that our cause appeals to everyone, not just female cancer patients."  Says Jen. 

Thanks Jen for your hard work and dedication to the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for Hope. We thank you from the bottom of our heart.