2016 Woman to Woman Grantees Announced OCRFA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2016 Woman to Woman grants. Woman to Woman is a network of trained volunteers—survivors of gynecologic cancer—that provide hope, support and education to women in treatment for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers in a variety of settings. Woman to Woman volunteers … Continued
Fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery is going teal! In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and inspired by Newk’s Cares co-founder and ovarian cancer survivor Lori Newcomb, Newk’s is swapping out their signature black cups with teal, and has permanently replaced their traditional red straws with teal straws. As part of their commitment beginning in September … Continued
Our Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives® program has educated tens of thousands of future health professionals to recognize the signs of ovarian cancer. We need your help to ensure future health professionals are well equipped to recognize and treat this disease. If you are interested in meeting other women changing the face of this … Continued
The Stand Up To Cancer Ovarian Cancer Dream Team has been hard at work over the last year. Join us on September 22nd for an update Webinar with Dream Team Co-lead, Dr. Elizabeth Swisher. #30DaysofTeal Register here.
Check out our infographic showing OCRFA’s impact on ovarian cancer. #30DaysofTeal #OCRFA #OvarianCancer
Meet Researcher Kris Wood, PhD! Q&A with Kris Wood, PhD Duke University 2015 Liz Tilberis Award OCRFA: Tell me about yourself. Kris Wood: I grew up in Georgetown, KY, a rural town in the central part of the state. My family lived in a house on my grandfather’s farm, which was a wonderful place to … Continued
SEE, the trendy, high quality eyewear stores, has been supporting OCRFA since 2011 through its “Protect Your Privates” campaign. In September, customers can pick up educational information about OCRFA in all 38 SEE stores across the country and every Monday throughout the month, SEE will make a donation to OCRFA for every new pair of … Continued
Ready to ride for a cure? We’re saving a bike for you! Our September Ovarian Cycle rides are an extra special way to make a difference during ovarian cancer awareness month. Check out the full Ovarian Cycle calendar. #30DaysofTeal
It’s Wear Teal Day! Share a photo on social media with the hashtag#wearteal. TEAL is the color of #ovariancancer awareness. And while you’re at it, tell everyone you see a fact about this disease. #30DaysofTeal #WearTealDay
Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and a link to on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Today, President Obama Declares September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. “Today, cancer research is on the cusp of major breakthroughs, and it is of critical national importance that we accelerate this progress and keep reaching for prevention, treatment, and a cure. Each September, in honor of the women who have been taken by ovarian cancer … Continued
Follow OCRFA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation at #30DaysofTeal! September 1: Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and link on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. P.S. – Wear Teal Day is TOMORROW! Don’t forget to wear your best … Continued
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