Every September, we come together to shine a spotlight on ovarian cancer, spread awareness, and raise critical funds for research and patient support. How you can help during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Give to ovarian cancer research and support Your support has a direct impact in funding new research and programs that support survivors and … Continued
(August 21, 2019) Every 23 minutes, another woman in the U.S. hears the words “You have ovarian cancer” for the first time. Because ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and attributed to other factors, diagnosis often comes as a surprise. And along with it comes a host of overwhelming information, decisions to be made, and … Continued
(March 1, 2019) OCRA mourns the loss of our beloved board member and friend, Lori Newcomb. We are profoundly grateful for her vision and dedication in creating Newk’s Cares along with her loving husband, Chris, to support ovarian cancer research through their family business, Newk’s Eatery. Her unwavering and selfless commitment to help other women … Continued
(February 28, 2019) Toni Harris, 22, is shaking up the world of college football, and making history as the first female to earn a scholarship to play at a 4-year university. And she’s not only paving the way for future generations of women to follow their dreams in the sport – she’s also inspiring ovarian … Continued
Holiday Greeting Cards that Give Back Send your friends and family customizable cards from Picaboo Cards for Causes and show your support for finding an ovarian cancer cure. The front of the card is all yours to customize! Be as creative as you want, with one photo or several, and choose from many card layouts, … Continued
#GivingTuesday is November 27th, and we need you to help us make a big impact! Please join us in #GivingTeal, for the 22,000 American women diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, and the 200,000 living with this disease. Here’s how you can help. Facebook Fundraisers On November 27th, Facebook will match donations up to $7 … Continued
(October 25, 2018) Through a series of surveys, interviews, and literature reviews the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition produced a report that detailed their findings and recommendations. Their study spanned the world, 44 countries, and collected responses from 1531 women. Of those women, all had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer on or after January 2013, and … Continued
We need your help this September. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women, and is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. #ResearchMatters. Research is the key to defeating this devastating disease. That’s why every day, OCRFA-funded scientists are working to find new ways to prevent ovarian cancer, developing better methods to … Continued
Name: Sayla H.Hometown: Portland, ORStatus: In treatmentAdvocacy Goal: Oral Parity, Access to Care Sayla was diagnosed earlier last year and is currently in treatment. She’s determined to use her experience to help other women, and is empowered to advocate for women fighting ovarian cancer through OCRA’s Advocate Leader program. Tell us about your ovarian cancer … Continued
Name: Elise D.Hometown: Durham, NHStatus: 13-Year SurvivorAdvocacy Goal: Access to Care Elise feels lucky that she was diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer, and being an Advocate Leader allows her to fight for women who may not be able to fight for themselves. Tell us about your ovarian cancer journey. In the summer of 2005, I … Continued
Donate Now It was August of 2001 when I awoke one evening with a stabbing pain in my side that was so serious, I headed straight to the emergency room. I left with a diagnosis of “depression” and a bottle of painkillers. Something inside me – a gut feeling I can’t explain – told me … Continued
On World Cancer Day, the world comes together to defeat cancer. Ovarian cancer is a worldwide disease. The cure starts right here. At OCRFA, we’re making progress every day toward a world without ovarian cancer. We’re funding top scientists performing the most innovative research in the field. We’re helping women and their families face challenges … Continued
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