About OCRA
OCRA is the leading organization in the world fighting ovarian and related gynecologic cancers on all fronts while supporting patients and their families.
About OCRA
OCRA is the leading organization in the world fighting ovarian and related gynecologic cancers on all fronts while supporting patients and their families.
Mission & Impact
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is the global leader in research funding and a trailblazer in the race to find a cure for ovarian and gynecologic cancers. Unafraid to challenge accepted wisdom, OCRA has taken powerful stances on everything from new recommendations for prevention to creating innovative, highly effective programs to promote education, advocacy, and awareness.
OCRA’s patient support programs, staffed by highly experienced social workers, are a model in the field. They offer dedicated assistance and empathetic support for those who need it most, no matter where they are in their cancer journey. Our goal is not only to improve treatments and attract the most gifted scientists to the field, but also to support patients and their families to ensure the best possible care and outcomes. We are passionately committed to inspiring hope, advancing science, and moving the world closer to a cure.
- Invested $128M in scientific breakthroughs
- $128M
- Helped secure $3.8B in federal research and education funding
- $3.8B
- Annually support 95K individuals through our programs
- 95K
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OCRA fulfills this mission by raising money — 81 cents of every dollar spent supports research and programs.
OCRA drives change and ignites hope
When it comes to curing ovarian cancer, only one organization has both a laser focus and a panoramic view.
Research
Support and Knowledge
- Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program – Available in more than 20 hospitals nationwide as well as virtually
- Survivors Teaching Students® (STS) program – Ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers share their stories of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in medical education programs at more than 350 schools
- Staying Connected Support Series – Led by our highly trained oncology social workers, our nationwide program of weekly and monthly online gatherings offer compassion, community, and support, including Express Yourself, sessions with therapeutic arts activities that ignite the joy of creativity, and Book Club, a monthly facilitated session that creates connection around a shared reading.
Advocacy
Meet Our Team
OCRA’s effectiveness is due to the dedication and deep expertise of its outstanding staff, Board, and Scientific Advisory Committee members.
Our Partners & Sponsors
OCRA is fortunate to count many of the world’s leading companies and corporations as partners and sponsors. We thank them for supporting our mission to improve the lives of those affected by ovarian and other gynecologic cancers and to accelerate the search for a cure.
Commitment to Transparency
OCRA is committed to transparency regarding its collaborations with industry partners. Read more about our Conflict of Interest policies and how we retain independence and control within all industry collaborations.
News & Updates
BlackDoctor.org Introduces Roundtable Series in Partnership with OCRA
BlackDoctor.org and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance have launched a powerful roundtable series about how ovarian and gynecologic cancers affect Black women, which gives voice to their experiences. In Part 1, … Continued
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Reports on OCRA Joining Forces with Clearity
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance announced this week that the organization will join forces with The Clearity Foundation in January 2025. This development, which promises to further strengthen OCRA’s services for … Continued
The Overview: September 2024
The Clearity Foundation Joins The OCRA Family A Special Message from OCRA’s President & CEO Dear OCRA Community, Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news as we close out … Continued