
The Overview: July 2025
OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises Over $320,000 for Research More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than … Continued
Industry Collaborations Vetted to Ensure Compliance With Conflict of Interest Policies
The mission of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is to find a cure and improve the lives of those affected by ovarian and related gynecologic cancers.
As the largest professionally led, nonprofit organization serving patients and their loved ones worldwide, OCRA funds cutting-edge medical research and delivers a comprehensive menu of educational and support programs.
By working with industry partners who share its commitment to patients and their families, OCRA enhances its ability to meet its mission and strategic objectives. OCRA’s engagement with industry partners through sponsorships of special events, programs, research studies, and educational initiatives, is at the sole direction of OCRA leadership and is guided by the overall values of the organization.
To avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof, OCRA has developed the following policy to guide and clearly define such organizational relationships.
This policy focuses on mission-related companies that serve the interests of our community — those companies within the medical products industry (“Industry”), including those that develop drugs, biologics, diagnostics, data, and devices aimed at providing better therapeutic options and improved quality of life for our constituents.
This policy shall govern related activities at all levels and by all who represent OCRA, including board members, staff, and volunteers.
OCRA will, in its sole discretion, evaluate and execute potential industry collaborations according to a set of criteria that reflects its overall mission, focus on the needs of the ovarian cancer patient community, and the organization’s values and priorities.
These criteria include:
OCRA retains full independence to evaluate content and direct control over any collaborative activities with industry partners conducted/presented under the OCRA name or logo, specifically:
OCRA will evaluate all potential engagements with industry to determine its consistency with our Conflict of Interest policy. As part of this effort, OCRA will:
Furthermore, any industry engagement (including participation in events, acceptance of donations, or collaborative activities) undertaken by individuals on behalf of OCRA in support of OCRA’s mission will be:
In the event any such activity ultimately fails to meet these requirements, the activity will be terminated immediately by OCRA.
OCRA generates financial and in-kind support from a broad range of supporters, including individuals, foundations, and companies, including industry. OCRA will strive to maintain balance both among various categories of supporters and within those categories.
In developing collaborations with industry partners focused on specific program areas, OCRA may offer well-defined benefits — such as public recognition, input on joint projects, attendance at OCRA events etc. — in consideration of financial support and sponsorships. As a general practice, OCRA will focus on working collaboratively on initiatives that advance the mission of OCRA.
OCRA will review and prioritize requests for engagement with industry partners based on alignment with its mission, and the potential for any engagement to advance its strategic objectives.
OCRA may offer benefits to certain industry partners based on their engagement as members in a Gynecologic Cancer Collaborative or other OCRA efforts.
All significant potential industry relationships will be assessed by OCRA leadership and formalized through written agreements that are in line with this policy. They will clearly state the scope of the collaboration, its governance, and any financial terms. OCRA’s Board of Directors reserves the right to amend this policy at will and without prior notice. The granting of financial support to OCRA signifies agreement with all terms of this policy.
OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises Over $320,000 for Research More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than … Continued
The 2025 OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun brought together more than 900 participants in Seattle to raise critical funds for ovarian cancer research. KIRO-TV 7 Seattle (CBS) covered the event in … Continued
KZJO-TV Fox 13 Seattle broadcast live all morning from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun at Seward Park on July 13, 2025, giving viewers a first-hand look … Continued
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