National Superhero Day may bring to mind fictional characters swooping in to the save the day with feats of strength, but here at Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, we celebrate the real-life OCRA Heroes who are doing their part to save lives in our community. The below heroes may not possess superhuman strength, powers of invisibility … Continued
“What do I want my legacy to be? How do I want to be remembered? What do I want to leave behind?” These are not the typical questions a marathon-running man in his early 30’s might ponder. Yet for Jonathan Sockolosky, this is what turned over and over in his mind following the death of … Continued
Janice Murphy is a woman with many passions: sharing her love of the Great American Songbook, living life to the fullest — and making sure healthcare providers know that ovarian cancer may pose a greater risk for older lesbian women. Janice was 62 years old and newly married to a woman she had been committed … Continued
Most people who dedicate their lives to raising awareness about ovarian cancer, or who dedicate a gift-giving occasion to raise funds for research, have a personal connection to the disease. But for Maite Monardes-Gonzalez, a 15-year-old in Santiago, Chile, that inspiration came from the movies. Ever since she was three, Maite knew she had an … Continued
Spring is almost here and we’re welcoming the warmer weather with a careful and creative return to in-person OCRA Heroes events, including Ovarian Cycle rides and other fitness fundraisers! And many events will still include virtual options, too. A focus on safety–and fundraising Though upcoming events will look a little different than the indoor spin … Continued
Imagine, if you will, a scene from yesteryear: rows of telephone operators sitting in front of giant switchboards, lights blinking on and off in seemingly random patterns, hands working quickly to plug and unplug wires in order to foster connections. If you can picture that, you can begin to get a sense of the impact … Continued
It’s not many people who decide to create a tagline for their retirement. Then again, Penny Free is not like many people. Penny is a licensed clinical social worker, an art therapist, and a believer in mantras. The four statements she lives by are: Just do it all; Seek to be inspired; Be of service; … Continued
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. “Inspired Advice” is a blog series that tackles specific topics – from what can boost your mood to how to discuss your diagnosis with children – and shares advice … Continued
Dr. Xueyang Yu, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Mentored Investigator Award. Her project, “Macrophage Control of the Microenvironment Drives HGSOC Progression,” explores how tumor microenvironments influence disease progression for high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, the most common type of ovarian cancer. What initially sparked your interest in … Continued
We have great hope for the year ahead, and much of that is buoyed by what we accomplished, with your help, in 2020. A quick look back at the numbers… Thank you for everything you have done to make this happen. We hope you enjoy reading about what lies ahead. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & … Continued
Every 23 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States. We need your help in raising awareness of this disease, and in raising critical funds for lifesaving research. Join us in the ‘23 for Hope’ Challenge: do 23 minutes of fitness (whatever you choose!), pledge $23 in support, and then challenge … Continued
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. “Inspired Advice” is a blog series that tackles specific topics – from what you wish you knew when first diagnosed to what you need most from a life partner – and shares … Continued
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