The Kolker Fellowship commemorates the legacy of pioneering health policy advocate Ann Kolker. At the time Ann was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1996, she was already a political powerhouse, having early involvement with organizations like the National Women’s Political Caucus and Emily’s List. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2017 Fellowship.
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OCRA’s Annual Advocacy Day Draws Survivors and Caregivers from Across the Country More than 120 gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, researchers and supporters from nearly forty states filled the halls of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 17—dressed in teal, the color of ovarian cancer awareness—as Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) held its annual Spring Advocacy Day. The … Continued
OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: March 2026
Written by Julia Thayer, Associate Director, Advocacy This month, more than 120 OCRA Advocate Leaders traveled to Washington, DC for Advocacy Day—braving snowstorms, severe weather, and even a partial government shutdown to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill. We kicked things off with a full day of training, where the group built skills, shared stories, and … Continued
OCRA’s Spring Advocacy Day Brings Impact to Capitol Hill
On March 17, 122 Advocate Leaders from nearly 40 states and Washington, DC, converged on Capitol Hill for OCRA’s Spring Advocacy Day. Together, they held 158 meetings with Congressional offices, carrying a clear message: Congress must sustain and build on its commitment to ovarian and gynecologic cancer research. The energy and reach of this year’s … Continued