Closing out 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 As we approach the close of this year’s legislative calendar, the urgency surrounding the federal budget process cannot be overstated. If action is not taken before December 20, the federal government will shut down. At OCRA, we understand that every dollar allocated to cancer research represents hope … Continued
We are weeks away from election day and there is still work to be done! With Congress in recess until after the election, there is a short window of time to make things happen before the end of the year. Right now, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act (MCED) and the 2025 appropriations process are among … Continued
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 Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. OCRA is joining forces with The Clearity Foundation, further strengthening our commitment to supporting the ovarian and entire … Continued
September is Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and despite some uncertainties on Capitol Hill in the leadup to the election, there is a lot going on at OCRA this month. We hope you tune in to our Advocacy Update at OCRA’s online conference to learn about the vital work OCRA’s advocates are performing on … Continued
Help OCRA Make an Impact for Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. As the largest non-profit in the world combating ovarian and gynecologic cancers, OCRA is committing to raise $300,000 this September to accelerate progress in research, advocate for our community, and continue … Continued
Last month, we updated you on the U.S. House of Representatives’ progress on FY2025 appropriations bills, which mostly held good news for programs related to ovarian cancer funding. Those programs all either maintained their current funding level or received small increases. The Senate also took action, but so far, none of the 12 appropriations bills … Continued
Last month, we updated you on recent reports indicating that the House Committee on Appropriations was considering significant cuts to health-related programs, sparking concerns that these potential cuts could impair the efforts that OCRA and our advocates have fought for over the years. Since then, the House Committee report for Labor, Health and Human Services, … Continued
June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month and OCRA is dedicated to fighting on behalf of not only the ovarian cancer community but the entire gynecologic cancer community. Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in high-income countries, and around 90% of uterine cancers are endometrial cancer types — one of the few cancers experiencing … Continued
The Ann Kolker Advocacy fellowship commemorates the legacy of Ann Kolker, a pioneering health policy advocate and a founder of Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, which later became Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Ann passed on February 3, 2016, after her long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, leaving behind her husband, 3 kids, and numerous grandchildren. … Continued
Save the Date for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference OCRA’s annual conference returns September 25th – 27th with more expert presentations, interactive sessions, resources, and community connections to empower and inspire those facing gynecologic cancer. OCRA’s online conference is the largest and longest-running conference focused on ovarian cancer, and now offers expanded sessions on related gynecologic cancers. Join people … Continued
OCRA’s Advocate Leader committees gathered last week to strategize and mobilize for impactful change. Each committee aims to make strides in specific areas of focus. Our committees will continue to convene throughout the year to tackle specific challenges and opportunities in our fight against ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Other legislative activities that have been … Continued
Tiffany Mecham, an OCRA Advocate Leader, is using her platform as a contestant in the upcoming Mrs. Idaho pageant to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. In a segment with Sophia Doumani for KBOI CBS 2 Boise News, Tiffany talks about what motivates her to use her platform to accelerate progress against ovarian cancer. As an … Continued
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