After months of dedicated advocacy alongside survivors, families, and clinicians, the bipartisan Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act has officially been introduced in Congress. Championed by Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) in the Senate, and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Don Bacon (R-NE-01) in the House, this bill … Continued
Dear Friends, Every day, I’m reminded that this community doesn’t wait for change—it builds it, together. That’s true across everything OCRA does, and it’s true of the impact we have made, with your help, through our September fundraising campaign. Because so many of you have stepped forward, we’ve extended our goal to $350,000. Every gift … Continued
Watch expert sessions on ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare gynecologic cancers, and more This September, more than 2,180 people from 65 countries came together for OCRA’s 2026 International Gynecologic Cancer Conference® to learn the latest updates, gain resources for navigating gynecologic cancer, and find support, community, and hope. If you couldn’t join us live, or … Continued
Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act would expand access to genetic testing and counseling, risk-reducing care, education and specialized care for patients and families WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 29, 2026 — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) today joined patients, survivors, and advocates in celebrating the introduction of the Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing … Continued
September is Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month—a time for our community to unite, raise awareness, and push forward in the search for better treatments and cures. This year, that push forward took a major step. In May, we launched the Research Exchange, a new kind of online community that represents a fundamental shift in how … Continued
Ovarian Cycle is back in Rio Grande Valley on September 19, and KRGV-TV Channel 5 News (ABC) recently sat down with Marlynn Olivarez, organizer of the fundraiser, to talk about the event and why it matters. Over the past 10 years, the Rio Grande Valley community has raised more than $66,000 for ovarian and gynecologic cancer research … Continued
Submit Your Questions for the FDA Listening Session On September 16–17, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) will host the International Gynecologic Cancer Conference®, the largest conference dedicated to the gynecologic cancer community. Day 2 features a special opportunity: a Listening Session with leaders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ask questions about the FDA’s … Continued
About Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is recognized nationwide as Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness for all gynecologic cancers. Throughout the month, OCRA joins forces with patients, caregivers, and supporters to amplify our voices. We focus on educating the public about risks and symptoms, highlighting the … Continued
SummeRun Raises $260,000+ for Research, Hope and Progress Nearly one thousand runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends, and supporters showed up at Seattle’s Seward Park on Sunday, July 12th, for the 33rd annual Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than $260,000 for research and programs that support the gynecologic cancer community. The … Continued
In an article published by Everyday Health, “Coping With the Emotional Challenges of Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer” (June 10, 2026), Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) community member Amanda Widro shares her experience navigating a platinum-resistant ovarian cancer diagnosis. Ovarian cancer is considered platinum-resistant when it recurs within six months of finishing platinum-based chemotherapy. Widro, who was … Continued
Nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends, and supporters gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park on Sunday, July 12, 2026, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun. This year’s event raised more than $260,000. Now in its 33rd year, the event once again transformed the park into a sea of teal and purple, … Continued
SEATTLE, WA, July 9, 2026 — Nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends, and supporters are expected to gather at Seward Park on Sunday, July 12, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, one of the nation’s longest-running events dedicated to funding ovarian cancer research. Participants of all ages and abilities will transform … Continued
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