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Partner Member Profile: The Ovarian Cancer Circle/Inspired ...

Partner Member Profile: The Ovarian Cancer Circle/Inspired by Robin Babbini

Like many Partner Members of the Alliance, the Ovarian Cancer Circle/Inspired by Robin Babbini was founded in memory of a particular woman with ovarian cancer. What sets Robin apart is her age at diagnosis: 17. “Our family didn’t know the symptoms,” recalls her mother, Paulinda Babbini. “A full year passed from Robin’s earliest symptoms to … Continued

RedCannon Security, Inc. and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (...

RedCannon Security, Inc. and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) launch “Support Ovarian Cancer Research, Prevent Application Downtime” 90-day fundraiser campaign!!

FREMONT, CA AND NEW YORK, NY – May 8, 2012 – RedCannon Security, Inc. announced today that together with Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), they are launching a limited time (90-day) fundraising campaign to help OCRF raise up to $500K for much-needed ovarian cancer research. As part of the campaign, RedCannon will provide licenses of … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Together

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Together

In November 2006, Kay Kerbyson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A young mother of twins, Kay lived with her family in the small town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. She had to travel 100 miles to Albuquerque for her treatments. When her cancer recurred in January 2008, Kay wanted to talk to other ovarian cancer … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida

In November of 1997, ovarian cancer survivor Bonnie Donihi heard about a group gathering in New York to form a national ovarian cancer organization. With the same persistence she used in fighting cancer, Bonnie ultimately “talked [her] way into the meeting” and went on to become a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Capitol Ovarian Cancer Organization

Partner Member Profile: Capitol Ovarian Cancer Organization

Beverly Van Houten’s sister died from ovarian cancer in 2005, just six months after her diagnosis at stage IV. Capitol Ovarian Cancer Organization (COCO) was founded in August of 2007. As Beverly recalls, “My friends and I got together and decided that we wanted to form an organization especially for the awareness part. We just … Continued

Partner Member Profile: St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Partner Member Profile: St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness

2012 marks the 10th anniversary of St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA), a Partner Member dedicated to raising awareness, funding ovarian cancer research and supporting women with the disease in the greater St. Louis area. The group’s founder, Christina Carr, was an ovarian cancer survivor who wanted to be sure other women knew about this … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Partner Member Profile: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

In the late 1990s, Sue Friedman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She learned that she carried a mutation in the BRCA gene that made her more likely to develop both breast and ovarian cancers. Sue felt that none of the existing breast and ovarian cancer groups met the needs of women at high risk for … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovar'Coming Together

Partner Member Profile: Ovar'Coming Together

Ovar’Coming Together has the distinction of being both a Partner Member and a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Based in Indianapolis, the organization was founded in 1995 by three women who were going through chemotherapy at the same time. “Kai Binford, Pam Faerber and Nancy Hines created Ovar’Coming Together when they realized … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance got its start in 1998, when 13 survivors met. “They saw that there was a lot of work being done around research and testing,” says Doug Barron, Executive Director of the group. “But there was nothing for women about education and awareness of the risks and symptoms. Our founders wanted … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

In 1999, a small group of ovarian cancer survivors decided to get together to provide support for each other. The next year, they held the first walk/run in Minnesota for ovarian cancer. The organizers were surprised when hundreds of people joined the walk and raised $91,000. It brought home the message that there was a … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Launches National Expansion of...

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Launches National Expansion of Successful Support Program for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer

(New York, NY – October 4, 2011) – A unique support program that pairs women with gynecologic cancer with volunteers who have survived the disease is coming to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The national Woman to Woman program, funded by Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), was first established at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, and OCRF plans … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Cancer Support Community

Partner Member Profile: Cancer Support Community

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is one of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s national Partner Members, a relationship that strengthens both groups. Vice President of Education and Outreach Ivy Ahmed notes: “We’re not a tumor specific organization—we serve people with all cancer types. Being a Partner Member of the Alliance helps us provide resources specific … Continued

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