Advocacy
The Overview: July 2020
There’s so much happening at OCRA – from groundbreaking research to advocacy work, patient support to fundraising efforts. Starting this summer, we will share periodic highlights so that you can stay up to date on the latest…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Full Funding for OCRP
The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is a cutting-edge program housed within the Department of Defense. Despite a history of successful breakthroughs, the program has long been drastically underfunded…
OCRA Supports The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913)
For many ovarian cancer patients, clinical trials offer a promising avenue for expanding treatment options and extending survival…
Drawing Upon Strength, Speaking Her Truth | Meet an Advocate Leader
“When something is important to you. Be passionate about it. Stay in their face.” That was the advice Kandis Draw received from her mother over and over as she was growing up…
Action Alert: Tell Your Member of Congress to Co-Sponsor the CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913)
(June 16, 2020) Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. There is no effective screening tool and early symptoms are often vague, or altogether absent…
Action Alert: Help Push Forward Treatments in the Time of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted the healthcare system on every level. Right now, OCRA is working alongside several cancer advocacy groups to ensure government agencies are aware of COVID-19’s real-life impact on cancer patients…
COVID-19 and Oncology Clinical Trials: An Update
(April 15) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has become nearly all consuming. It’s impossible to turn on the news, browse social media, or walk outside without being reminded of the new, albeit temporary, state of the world…
Action Alert: Cosponsor Johanna’s Law Reauthorization (H.R. 4560)
We need your help to strengthen critical gynecologic cancer education and awareness programs. (October 16, 2019) Recently, Rep…
Action Alert: Tell Senate – More Funding for Ovarian Cancer Research!
(April 3, 2019) We have one week to let the Senate know that we need more funding for ovarian cancer research! Thanks to your efforts, a record 158 U.S…
Update on $15 Million Increase Request for OCRP Funding
(April 1, 2019) 156 House Members have joined Reps. DeLauro and Duffy in a call for increased ovarian cancer research funding. Reps…
OCRA Spring Advocacy Day 2019 Actions
(March 20, 2019) Earlier this month, OCRA united advocates from across the country for Spring Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Increase OCRP Funding
(March 19, 2019) Congress is considering a $15 million increase for OCRP funding. Urge YOUR Representative to sign the letter to help push this funding through…