On September 16, 2025, OCRA’s Vice President of Policy, Chad Ramsey, spoke at the Denmark Embassy in Washington, DC, about how international collaboration and cross-sector partnerships can advance research progress and improve patient outcomes. Ramsey joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman in sharing insights with key stakeholders in the gynecologic cancer space at this event hosted … Continued
Medically reviewed by: Sarah Adams, MD, OCRA Scientific Advisor Ovarian cysts are fairly common, but that doesn’t make having them any less nerve-wracking. If you’ve been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, it’s natural to wonder if that means you have, or are at risk of developing, ovarian cancer. While it’s important to be vigilant when it … Continued
This September, Wrapped in Love has teamed up with multiple Emmy Award-winning talk show host, producer, New York Times Best Selling Author and actress Kelly Ripa to release a Limited-Edition Sock for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. At $20 a pair, 100% of every sale will be donated directly to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) to advance research, advocacy, and support for … Continued
September is Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month — a time for our community to unite, raise awareness, and push forward in the search for better treatments and cures. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to fighting ovarian and all gynecologic cancers on all fronts, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is setting out to raise $300,000 this … Continued
About Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September is recognized nationwide as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. This is a dedicated time to raise awareness for all gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Throughout the month, OCRA joins forces with patients, caregivers, and supporters to amplify our voices. We focus on educating the public … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance FY 2026 Appropriations & Congressional Recess: A Vital Advocacy Window As Congress continues its August recess, this “district and state work period” transforms into a strategic opportunity. Some lawmakers are focused on local engagement like town halls and community meetings, which make it the … Continued
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
Scientists have identified sixteen potential therapeutic targets in low-grade serous ovarian cancer by studying proteins at the molecular level, with results published on August 11, 2025, in the journal Cancer Cell. The research was led by Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD of University of Chicago, along with Matthias Mann, PhD, of the Max Planck Institute of … Continued
On April 1, 2025, the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research officially joined forces with OCRA to expand education, support and research for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community. Together, we are carrying forward the Rivkin mission to find a cure, honoring stories like Mary’s and working to ensure others have the chance for earlier … 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
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance FY26 Budget & Appropriations Update: Approaching August with Focused Advocacy As Congress advances the FY 2026 appropriations process, gynecologic cancer advocates have a key opportunity to engage. The House has delayed its markup of the Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill until after the … 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
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