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#30DaysofTeal: Day 6

#30DaysofTeal: Day 6

Check out our infographic showing OCRFA’s impact on ovarian cancer. #30DaysofTeal #OCRFA #OvarianCancer

#30DaysofTeal: Day 5

#30DaysofTeal: Day 5

Meet Researcher Kris Wood, PhD! Q&A with Kris Wood, PhD Duke University 2015 Liz Tilberis Award OCRFA: Tell me about yourself. Kris Wood: I grew up in Georgetown, KY, a rural town in the central part of the state. My family lived in a house on my grandfather’s farm, which was a wonderful place to … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 4

#30DaysofTeal: Day 4

SEE, the trendy, high quality eyewear stores, has been supporting OCRFA since 2011 through its “Protect Your Privates” campaign.  In September, customers can pick up educational information about OCRFA in all 38 SEE stores across the country and every Monday throughout the month, SEE will make a donation to OCRFA for every new pair of … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 3

#30DaysofTeal: Day 3

Ready to ride for a cure? We’re saving a bike for you! Our September Ovarian Cycle rides are an extra special way to make a difference during ovarian cancer awareness month. Check out the full Ovarian Cycle calendar. #30DaysofTeal

#30DaysofTeal: Day 2

#30DaysofTeal: Day 2

It’s Wear Teal Day! Share a photo on social media with the hashtag#wearteal. TEAL is the color of #ovariancancer awareness. And while you’re at it, tell everyone you see a fact about this disease. #30DaysofTeal #WearTealDay 

#30DaysofTeal: September 1st

#30DaysofTeal: September 1st

Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and a link to on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Presidential Proclamation from President Obama

Presidential Proclamation from President Obama

Today, President Obama Declares September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. “Today, cancer research is on the cusp of major breakthroughs, and it is of critical national importance that we accelerate this progress and keep reaching for prevention, treatment, and a cure. Each September, in honor of the women who have been taken by ovarian cancer … Continued

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month #30DaysofTeal

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month #30DaysofTeal

Follow OCRFA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation at #30DaysofTeal! September 1: Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and link on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. P.S. – Wear Teal Day is TOMORROW! Don’t forget to wear your best … Continued

Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization

Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization

The Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.) was founded in August of 2007, in memory Debi Furnish, who died from ovarian cancer in 2005. Around the same time, another woman from Frankfort, Ellen Liebman, died from the disease.  Debi’s sister, Beverly Van Houten, and her friend, Jerri Robinson, decided they needed to raise awareness of the … Continued

SherryStrong.org

SherryStrong.org

In August of 2014, Sherry Pollex became a part of this incredible, strong, inspirational and ever beautiful community of ovarian cancer survivors. OCRA first got to know Sherry when she was first diagnosed. We knew right away that Sherry was a special person, when her first question was, “How can I help save other women … Continued

Newk's Unites 100 Restaurants to Raise $100,000 for Ov...

Newk's Unites 100 Restaurants to Raise $100,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research

Foodie Fast-Casual Brand Reaches Halfway Point in Its 200-Unit Growth Plan JACKSON, Miss. — Pairing a big moment with a big cause, fast-casual Newk’s Eatery is celebrating its centennial restaurant opening by uniting system-wide to raise $100,000 for ovarian cancer research starting April 4. Each of Newk’s 100 restaurants has committed to raising $1,000, inviting … Continued

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