And, Taryn's boss, Mary Johnson, who developed breast cancer since Taryn's passing, plans to participate in the event with her husband, Steve.

Judy Jost said it is important that women understand some of the telltale signs of ovarian cancer: backaches, constipation, bloated stomach and nausea. It is not detectable through routine Pap smears.

"Taryn's dying wish was to be able to help other young women so they won't have to go through what she went through. We need to raise awareness,'' said Judy Jost, who hopes the unTEAL A CURE event will continue next year.

Foster Friess, one of America's most successful investors over the past half-century, has made substantial contributions to emergency relieve and other causes worldwide, including a substantial commitment to help victims of January's earthquake in Haiti.

Source: The Translational Genomics Research Institute