Participants in OCRA’s virtual support programs came together for a face-to-face meetup in Chicago this weekend, deepening community connections and highlighting the importance of support programs for those with shared experience in facing gynecologic cancer — no matter how far apart they may live.

Co-hosted by OCRA’s Vice President of Support & Education, Tracy Moore, LCSW, and OCRA’s Oncology Social Worker, Sarah Handsman, LCSW, the event gave nearly a dozen participants the opportunity to meet in person for the first time.

A joyful photo collage of seven photos, including several photos of smiling groups of two, one large and happy group shot of all the participants, and a photo of Pequod's Pizza neon sign.

“Lots of laughter and joy filled the space,” said Tracy Moore. “OCRA is here for all. These connections are true, even across the miles.”

Learn more about OCRA’s Staying Connected virtual support series, Woman to Woman peer mentoring program, and more programs for gynecologic cancer patients, survivors and loved ones.