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Gammill® Quilting Systems announces 2008 “Quilt for Life™”
Program with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)

WEST PLAINS, MO (October 27, 2007) – Gammill Quilting Systems, the industry leader in hand-guided and computer automated longarm quilting systems, announced today it has entered into a 2008 partnership agreement with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) to help Break the Silence about ovarian cancer! Often referred to as the "silent killer" due to the false yet common belief that there are no warning signs or symptoms, ovarian cancer is the most deadly reproductive cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. NOCC provides help and hope for ovarian cancer with public education and awareness, state chapters, a toll-free Help Line, comprehensive web site, peer support, publications and special projects.
It is estimated that more than 22,000 women will be told they have ovarian cancer this year and more than 15,000 will die from this deadly cancer. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. At present, about 80% of these cancers are diagnosed at a late stage when chances of survival are greatly reduced compared to the 20% of women diagnosed at an early stage of the disease.
““We believe our 2008 “Quilt for Life” promotion will help “Break the Silence” about ovarian cancer. Only 15 percent of women are familiar with the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and 82 percent have never talked to their doctors about the symptoms and risk factors.” said Ron Parker, chief executive officer of Gammill, Inc. “It’s a cause that’s both worthwhile and appropriate for us to support with our largely female customer base.” stated Parker.
Donations will be made to NOCC in 2008 through Gammill's “Quilt for Life” program, via the support of Gammill’s customers in their selection of a limited edition Teal color option offered on new longarm quilting machines. The new Teal machine will be made available in early 2008 for demonstration and purchase at authorized dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe.
“We are grateful to Gammill for their 2008 support, funded through sales of teal colored machines.” stated Jane Langridge, chief executive officer of NOCC. “Their valued partnership will help us to fulfill our mission of saving lives by raising awareness and promoting education about ovarian cancer.”
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About Gammill Quilting Systems
Gammill Quilting Systems is the leading manufacturer of professional hand and computer-guided longarm quilting systems, which includes Statler Stitcher. The company's headquarters is in West Plains, MO, with a worldwide network of dealers. Several machine models and sizes are available, with features and tools for different quilting needs. The Statler Stitcher is a software program with hardware designed to operate a hand-guided quilting machine that will stitch almost any design (pattern). For more information about Gammill’s complete quilting product line, or to find the dealer nearest you, visit: www.Gammill.com I www.StatlerStitcher.com; or contact Gammill at: Email: info@Gammill.net I Ph: 800.659.8224.
About The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
Since its inception in 1995, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has been committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country through education and support. As the first and only national ovarian cancer organization with a network of more than 80 Chapters throughout the United States, NOCC has established itself as the leading advocate for patients and families struggling with ovarian cancer. Committed volunteers work together to advance NOCC’s mission through a toll free Help Line, comprehensive web site, peer support, professional education, research promotion, publications and Break the Silence, a national education program to facilitate greater awareness and dialogue about ovarian cancer. For more information about the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, visit www.ovarian.org or call 1-888-OVARIAN.
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