At Stef Ripple, we understand the unique challenges faced by ovarian cancer patients and their families. Here, you will find information about the specific support services Stef Ripple offers to ovarian cancer patients. Additionally, we have curated a list of community resources that may further support you during your journey.
The Stefanie Ashdown
Ovarian Cancer Family Support Fund
This fund is in partnership with Johns Hopkins and fully funded by Stef Ripple. Financial assistance is provided to ovarian cancer patients at Johns Hopkins for non-hospital related expenses. In addition this fund is used to support ovarian cancer patients attending ‘A Journey of Courage and Hope for Patients and their Spouses’ retreat hosted by the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service.
Kindness Bags
The Stef Ripple Kindness Bag is a small gesture to help provide support, hope and encouragement to newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients. During Stef's cancer journey there were many things that were important to her and we feel like she would want to share these things with other ovarian cancer patients.
Donations
You can help us with this mission by providing a financial donation or you can donate items for the kindness box. We are currently accepting donations for the following items:
- Teal journals
- Teal pens
- Teal bandannas
- Teal nail polish
- Healthy snacks
- Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young
- Essential Oils
- EOS Lip balm (aqua/teal)
- Small teal items that will bring a smile to an ovarian cancer patients face!
Please email us for information on where to drop off donations. Thank you!
Request a Bag
To request a Kindness Bag or to send a Kindness Bag to a newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patient please fill out the request form. If you would like to sponsor a box please see how you can do this under the donations area below. Thank you for helping us support an ovarian cancer patient and spreading kindness!
Waves of Smiles
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness” ~William Arthur Ward
Stef Ripple is pleased to partner with Nana Sue Photography~Healing Images to create an endless wave of smiles. If you are an ovarian cancer survivor and live in the MD, DC, VA area and would like to schedule a complimentary family photo session, please contact us and we will contact you to schedule your session.
Hope, Encouragement & Support
We engage in other endeavors to provide support to ovarian cancer patients and their families. If you or someone you know who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer is in need of support please contact us!
Community Resources
Hopewell Cancer Support Center - hopewellcancersupport.org
Hopewell offers a variety of free programs for people with cancer, their families and friends, to help them cope with the emotional and social aspects of cancer. Hopewell is located in Lutherville, Maryland.
The Wellness House of Annapolis - annapoliswellnesshouse.org
Wellness House of Annapolis provides free services and programs to those who have been touched by cancer. From support groups for children, teens, and adults to healthy living services such as yoga, reiki, meditation, and therapeutic art classes, their goal is to help you and your loved ones find the strength and support you need to focus on recovery and healing. The Wellness House of Annapolis is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - ovarian.org
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to fighting ovarian cancer through support, awareness, and research.
American Cancer Society - cancer.org
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. The American Cancer Society offers programs and services to help you during and after cancer treatment.
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance - ocrahope.org
OCRA is dedicated to curing ovarian cancer while improving treatments by advancing innovative science, promoting preventive measures, and advocating for, educating and supporting anyone affected by gynecologic cancers to ensure the best possible care and outcomes.
Pinked Perspective - pinkedperspective.com
Pinked Perspective is a faith-based organization that offers hope to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis by providing support in the form of care packages or “Kits” for those facing surgery and/or other treatment. Pinked Perspective also exists to provide mentorship and community to local breast cancer Warriors with workshops designed to empower them to regain function following treatment.
Keep the Ripple Going
Stefanie was always appreciative and the words “thank you” were frequently said by her. So, from her, and the Stef Ripple organization – “Thank you.”