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OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises $320K+ for Ovarian Cancer Research

OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises $320K+ for Ovarian Cancer Research

More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park on July 13, 2025, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun. Now in its 32nd year, the beloved 5K run/walk brought together survivors, families, friends, and supporters—all united in the mission to end ovarian cancer. This year’s event raised more than $320,000 to … Continued

How One Ovarian Cancer Survivor Turned Her Diagnosis Into a Mission to Save Lives | Heroes Highlights

How One Ovarian Cancer Survivor Turned Her Diagnosis Into a Mission to Save Lives | Heroes Highlights

As a 16-year survivor of primary peritoneal cancer who is continuously in treatment, author Jane Rubin has advice for anyone who has recently received a cancer diagnosis. “Let yourself react — it is crummy news. But don’t stay down. Get yourself back up and live your best life.” A Life-Altering Diagnosis — and an Unshakable Response Jane exemplifies these … Continued

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Reject Cuts to Vital Cancer Programs

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Reject Cuts to Vital Cancer Programs

Stop Cuts to Education, Screening & Surveillance Programs The President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 would eliminate the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC). This division supports the only federally funded education and screening programs focused on gynecologic cancers. If these cuts move forward, communities across the country will lose: These programs are … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Rivkin Family SummeRun to be Held in Seward Park in Seattle on July 13 to Support Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Research

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Rivkin Family SummeRun to be Held in Seward Park in Seattle on July 13 to Support Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Research

SEATTLE, WA — July 7, 2025 — Hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and even some four-legged friends will gather at Seward Park on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for the OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising critical funds for ovarian cancer research. Now entering its fourth decade, this iconic and impactful 5K run/walk has raised over $10 … Continued

The Overview: June 2025

The Overview: June 2025

OCRA Featured in Fortune Article on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) leadership in raising awareness about opportunistic salpingectomy—a simple procedure that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer—is at the center of a new Fortune article.  The story features a personal perspective from journalist and breast cancer survivor … Continued

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: June 2025

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: June 2025

Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance ​​FY26 Budget Update: Critical Cancer Programs at Risk Congress is deep into its work on the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills, and decisions made now will shape the future of cancer care, prevention, and research. While there is strong bipartisan support for cancer … Continued

OCRA Featured in Fortune on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk

OCRA Featured in Fortune on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk

A Fortune article published on June 16, 2025, titled I had one simple surgery to lower my risk of the deadliest cancer for women. Here’s why you probably don’t know about it—but should, highlights an effective but underused way to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer: opportunistic salpingectomy, the removal of the fallopian tubes during another … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Partners with Iris by OncoHealth to Expand Access to the Steps Counseling Program

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Partners with Iris by OncoHealth to Expand Access to the Steps Counseling Program

New collaboration enhances support for gynecologic cancer patients through integrated digital and personalized care New York, NY — [June 11, 2025] — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian and all gynecologic cancer research and supporting patients and their families, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Iris by … Continued

The Overview: May 2025

The Overview: May 2025

Global Collaborative Research Push Resonates Across Airwaves The launch of the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium has garnered significant media attention, with coverage appearing on NBC News Radio, FOX 5 Washington D.C., KUNS-TV Seattle, WRC-TV Washington D.C. (NBC), WJFF-FM New York (NPR affiliate), and FemTech Insider, among others. The Consortium’s inaugural initiative is a new AI Accelerator Grant — a … Continued

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