Photo by Molly Harrell

Elizabeth Ann McCune & Jennie Camp Hudgins take tea and take on cancer.

“We have always been close but losing my mother has made our relationship stronger,” Elizabeth says. 

Ann Camp McCune died from ovarian cancer.  Her daughter and sister did more than lean on each other in the months that followed.  They created the Blue Hydrangea Tea Party.

“Ovarian cancer leaves families feeling they have to make things better for future patients.  It seems to be a universal need for survivors,” Jennie says.  By encouraging women to host tea parties every Mother’s Day, aunt and niece are raising awareness and funds. 

“There is no test for ovarian cancer,” Jennie points out, emphasizing the dire need for early detection to save lives. 

Since the first party in Columbia for family and friends in 2004, the Blue Hydrangea Tea Party has spread to other states and raised thousands of dollars. 

Learn how you can host a party this year at BlueHydrangeaTeaParty.org.