Two ovarian cancer survivors found a way to make dessert even sweeter this past September. These OCRA Heroes transformed ice cream and baked goods into support for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community via two separate fundraisers marking Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – and personal milestones for each of them. Baking Up Change Casey Lefante … Continued
In the fifth installment of BlackDoctor.org’s new six-part series with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Dr. Dineo Khabele, a member of OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee and a gynecologic oncologist as well as a physician scientist, brings her expertise to the forefront, highlighting the need for culturally competent care and early interventions to improve outcomes for Black … Continued
In the fourth installment of this special BlackDoctor.org roundtable series in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, ovarian cancer survivors Tiffani, Vernelia, Camille, and Kristen, share how their involvement with support programs and advocacy on behalf of the community have been vital to their experiences, and speak about the importance of inclusivity and access to … Continued
In the third part of a powerful new series from BlackDoctor.org in partnership with OCRA, our patient panel talks about the importance of their respective support systems as they navigated the isolation and emotional toll of ovarian cancer treatment. Tiffani, a military veteran, reflects on the struggle of being the only Black woman in her … Continued
In the second installment of a new series from BlackDoctor.org in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, our patient panel dives deeper into the circumstances surrounding their diagnoses of ovarian cancer, and talks about the profound impact that a supportive community and medical team can have on an individual’s experience. New episodes of the roundtable … Continued
BlackDoctor.org and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance have launched a powerful roundtable series about how ovarian and gynecologic cancers affect Black women, which gives voice to their experiences. In Part 1, Tiffani Fields, Vernelia McKnight, Camille Williams, and Kristen Foreman share their perspectives on navigating diagnosis. Read the full article, “Ovarian Cancer Roundtable: 4 Black Women … Continued
Joyce Casertino, an ovarian cancer survivor in Wilton, New York, is serving up support for research one scoop at a time, through an ice cream run fundraiser benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, as reported by WNYT News Channel 13. Joyce told WNYT that her fundraiser was inspired by the celebratory ice cream she enjoyed after … 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
A new piece published September 6, 2024, on Yahoo! News, is highlighting the impact of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s annual Ovarian Cycle Tampa event. “Ovarian cancer survivors and supporters Cycle for the Cause”spotlights the efforts of participants and event organizers, and features on-site reporting from WFTS-TV ABC Action News Tampa Bay. Read the full piece … Continued
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa marked its 12th year of raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research this past weekend, as reported by WFTS-TV ABC Action News Tampa Bay’s Robert Boyd. The event took place on September 7th, with an indoor cycling ride at Union Three. “It’s gratifying to me that other people who have … 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
The potential to help even one person serves as a powerful motivator for ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez and gym owner Krista Iglesias Thomas, two OCRA Heroes who are wholeheartedly devoted to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and bringing more awareness to the disease. “If one life is saved, it’s totally worth it,” said … Continued
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