OCRFA’s Community Partners (formerly called Partner Members) are outstanding grassroots, local and national organizations around the country who share a commitment to eradicate ovarian cancer through research, advocacy, support, education and awareness. The goal of our Community Partners initiative is to unite the ovarian cancer community into a national movement speaking with one voice through information sharing, strategic initiatives, and best practices.
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First-Time Participant Tackles 1,576 Steps to Honor Family and Support OCRA Earlier this year, Crystal Merope Jeffs took her support for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community to new heights—literally—when she entered the lottery for the Empire State Building Run-Up. I decided to do something a little wild—to run up the Empire State Building. All … Continued
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Friends, As we approach the end of the year, one thing stands out above all else: this is a moment of unprecedented opportunity to accelerate progress against ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. And thanks to you, OCRA is rising to meet that moment — driving innovation, expanding support, and providing the community that so many … Continued
OCRA Board Member Laura Shawver, PhD, Named to Fierce 50 of 2025
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