The Rio Grande Valley community will once again come together to ride for research as OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Rio Grande Valley returns on September 13th at TRYBE Cycle. This year’s event is especially meaningful, marking the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser. Registration is open now. Event chair and ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez recently appeared on KRGV-TV Channel 5 News with Dina Herrera Garza, … Continued
OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises Over $320,000 for Research More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than $320,000 to advance innovative ovarian cancer research. Now in its 32nd year, the beloved 5K run/walk brought together survivors, families, friends, and supporters—all united in … Continued
The 2025 OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun brought together more than 900 participants in Seattle to raise critical funds for ovarian cancer research. KIRO-TV 7 Seattle (CBS) covered the event in a series of segments that shared its story with viewers across the region. Now in its 32nd year, the SummeRun was held on July 13 … Continued
KZJO-TV Fox 13 Seattle broadcast live all morning from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun at Seward Park on July 13, 2025, giving viewers a first-hand look at its energy and impact. The 32nd annual event brought together more than 900 survivors, families, and supporters, and raised over $320,000 for innovative ovarian … Continued
More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park on July 13, 2025, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun. Now in its 32nd year, the beloved 5K run/walk brought together survivors, families, friends, and supporters—all united in the mission to end ovarian cancer. This year’s event raised more than $320,000 to … Continued
As a 16-year survivor of primary peritoneal cancer who is continuously in treatment, author Jane Rubin has advice for anyone who has recently received a cancer diagnosis. “Let yourself react — it is crummy news. But don’t stay down. Get yourself back up and live your best life.” A Life-Altering Diagnosis — and an Unshakable Response Jane exemplifies these … Continued
In a recent article, Mercer Island Reporter journalist Andy Nystrom looks at the history and ongoing impact of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, the iconic annual 5K Run/Walk event that continues to play a vital role in raising funds for ovarian cancer research. Join the 2025 SummeRun in Seattle This year’s … Continued
SEATTLE, WA — July 7, 2025 — Hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and even some four-legged friends will gather at Seward Park on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for the OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising critical funds for ovarian cancer research. Now entering its fourth decade, this iconic and impactful 5K run/walk has raised over $10 … Continued
OCRA Featured in Fortune Article on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) leadership in raising awareness about opportunistic salpingectomy—a simple procedure that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer—is at the center of a new Fortune article. The story features a personal perspective from journalist and breast cancer survivor … Continued
A Fortune article published on June 16, 2025, titled I had one simple surgery to lower my risk of the deadliest cancer for women. Here’s why you probably don’t know about it—but should, highlights an effective but underused way to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer: opportunistic salpingectomy, the removal of the fallopian tubes during another … Continued
New collaboration enhances support for gynecologic cancer patients through integrated digital and personalized care New York, NY — [June 11, 2025] — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian and all gynecologic cancer research and supporting patients and their families, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Iris by … Continued
Global Collaborative Research Push Resonates Across Airwaves The launch of the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium has garnered significant media attention, with coverage appearing on NBC News Radio, FOX 5 Washington D.C., KUNS-TV Seattle, WRC-TV Washington D.C. (NBC), WJFF-FM New York (NPR affiliate), and FemTech Insider, among others. The Consortium’s inaugural initiative is a new AI Accelerator Grant — a … Continued
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