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Newk’s Continues Long-Standing Commitment to an Ovarian Cancer Cure

Newk’s Continues Long-Standing Commitment to an Ovarian Cancer Cure

All month long, visit any Newk’s Eatery restaurant across the country to support the fight against ovarian cancer. Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, is committed to saving more lives while honoring the legacy of late co-founder, and former OCRA board member, Lori Newcomb (pictured, right). Newk’s Cares … Continued

The Overview: August 2022

The Overview: August 2022

All eyes are on September as we gear up for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and OCRA’s Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference. So with that in mind, we’re flipping the order of the news this month. Are you ready? Events Ways to Give Research Patient Support Advocacy

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, You Can Help

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, You Can Help

As the largest charity in the world dedicated to defeating ovarian cancer, OCRA is on the cutting edge of scientific innovation. We’re here for patients and families as they face the everyday challenges that accompany a life-altering diagnosis, and we lead the charge in advocating for legislative policies that help the ovarian cancer community. Yet, … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit

Spread the word. Make a difference. Ready to help this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? You can share critical information on risk and symptoms by downloading the graphics below (right-click and save to your computer), firing up your social media accounts, and sharing widely! If you haven’t taken our educational quiz — or you need a … Continued

Art Becomes Action | OCRA Heroes

Art Becomes Action | OCRA Heroes

For Amber Jean Young, the loss of her mother to ovarian cancer on January 1, 2019, caused a grief so acute that it completely altered an essential part of her identity: her art. An interdisciplinary artist who holds a Master of Fine Art from San Francisco Art Institute, Amber had been primarily working with textiles … Continued

Streamers Unite to Support the Cause | Heroes Highlights

Streamers Unite to Support the Cause | Heroes Highlights

Some may think video games are just for play, but these three streamers are committed to using their pastime to make a serious difference for the ovarian cancer community. Our #GameOVAR ambassadors Tamborine Panda, Isabella and Podgie are raising support for lifesaving research through August 14 during OCRA’s first-ever streaming event through Tiltify. Read on to learn … Continued

Talking About Planned Giving

Talking About Planned Giving

Planned giving can be an uncomfortable conversation for many; after all, it’s a conversation about what happens when we die. And talking about it within the context of our community – those touched by the deadliest gynecologic cancer – can feel awkward, if not downright off-putting. But planned giving is an important fundraising component of … Continued

Innovators Who Inspire Action | Heroes Highlights

Innovators Who Inspire Action | Heroes Highlights

Our gratitude goes out to three OCRA Heroes who channeled their creative energy to champion our shared cause via inventive fundraising initiatives. Entrepreneur Daisy Garcia in California, personal care brand founder Julie Hogan in Florida, and artist Andrew Galdi in Pennsylvania have all been motivated to use their talents to contribute to the ovarian cancer … Continued

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