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How to Help Cancer Research

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Help us get one step closer to a cure. There are so many ways to lend a hand and improve the lives of patients and families impacted by ovarian and all gynecologic cancers.

Our Numbers

OCRA is the world’s leading organization fighting ovarian and all gynecologic cancers on every front while supporting patients and their families and advocating on their behalf.

Invested in research
$140M
In Federal Research and Education Funding
$3.8B
People supported each year
140K

Ways to Give

Join us as we drive innovation, offer hope, and invest in groundbreaking research that saves lives. Your generous support will allow us to continue to fund innovative research in our search for a cure, provide compassionate support to patients and their families, and advocate for everyone affected by ovarian and all gynecologic cancers.

Volunteer & Engage

Whether advocating on Capitol Hill, being there for someone who is newly diagnosed, or helping educate the medical professionals of tomorrow about ovarian cancers, learn how your involvement can make a difference.

Fundraise

OCRA Heroes across the country are making a difference in the fight against ovarian and all gynecologic cancers by raising awareness and critical funds for OCRA’s research, advocacy, and patient support programs. Become an OCRA Hero and turn your passion into purpose.

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OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Returns July 12 to Honor a Lasting Legacy and Fund Ovarian Cancer Research

SEATTLE, WA, July 9, 2026 — Nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends, and supporters are expected to gather at Seward Park on Sunday, July 12, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, one of the nation’s longest-running events dedicated to funding ovarian cancer research. Participants of all ages and abilities will transform … Continued

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The Overview: June 2026

The Overview: June 2026

Nearly 500 people have already registered for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference®—the largest conference dedicated to the gynecologic cancer community—taking place on September 16–17. The conference is free, online, and open to all, and will include programming for ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare gynecologic cancers. For the first time, each of these diseases will have a dedicated Ask the Experts session. Learn … Continued

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