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BlackDoctor.org Releases Part 2 of Roundtable with OCRA’s Patient Panel

BlackDoctor.org Releases Part 2 of Roundtable with OCRA’s Patient Panel

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 Introduces Roundtable Series in Partnership with OCRA

BlackDoctor.org Introduces Roundtable Series in Partnership with OCRA

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

OCRA Supporter Serves Up Support with Ice Cream Run for Research

OCRA Supporter Serves Up Support with Ice Cream Run for Research

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 Overview: September 2024

The Overview: September 2024

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

Yahoo! Life Highlights OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Supporters Cycling for Research

Yahoo! Life Highlights OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Supporters Cycling for Research

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 Fundraiser Recognized by ABC Action News Tampa

OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa Fundraiser Recognized by ABC Action News Tampa

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

The Overview: August 2024

The Overview: August 2024

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

Bringing Community Together for the Cause

Bringing Community Together for the Cause

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

The Overview: April 2024

The Overview: April 2024

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

Frieda Weeks, OCRA Supporter & Ovarian Cancer Activist, Recognized for Achievements

Frieda Weeks, OCRA Supporter & Ovarian Cancer Activist, Recognized for Achievements

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance congratulates Frieda Weeks, a founding member of Hope for Heather and an OCRA Advocate Leader, on winning NewsChannel 9 WSYR’s Remarkable Women of Central New York contest. Frieda was recognized for her steadfast dedication to increasing ovarian cancer awareness and raising funds for research focused on this disease. In an interview … Continued

Transforming Music Into a Means to Help | OCRA Heroes

Transforming Music Into a Means to Help | OCRA Heroes

Get inspired by these OCRA Heroes who have tapped into live music’s incredible power to bring people together and transformed it into support for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). They have organized multiple benefit concerts, which provide a meaningful avenue to honor the memory of their loved ones who passed away from ovarian cancer. Event … Continued

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