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OCRA Supporter Serves Up Support with Ice Cream Run for Research

OCRA Supporter Serves Up Support with Ice Cream Run for Research

Joyce Casertino, an ovarian cancer survivor in Wilton, New York, is serving up support for research one scoop at a time, through an ice cream run fundraiser benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, as reported by WNYT News Channel 13. Joyce told WNYT that her fundraiser was inspired by the celebratory ice cream she enjoyed after … Continued

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Reports on OCRA Joining Forces with Clearity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Reports on OCRA Joining Forces with Clearity

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance announced this week that the organization will join forces with The Clearity Foundation in January 2025.  This development, which promises to further strengthen OCRA’s services for the ovarian cancer and gynecologic cancer community, was covered in the September 27, 2024 publication of The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

The Overview: September 2024

The Overview: September 2024

The Clearity Foundation Joins The OCRA Family A Special Message from OCRA’s President & CEO Dear OCRA Community, Earlier this week, we shared some exciting news as we close out Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. OCRA is joining forces with The Clearity Foundation, further strengthening our commitment to supporting the ovarian and entire … Continued

Advocate’s Corner: September 2024

Advocate’s Corner: September 2024

September is Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and despite some uncertainties on Capitol Hill in the leadup to the election, there is a lot going on at OCRA this month. We hope you tune in to our Advocacy Update at OCRA’s online conference to learn about the vital work OCRA’s advocates are performing on … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Joins with The Clearity Foundation, Strengthening Support for the Ovarian Cancer Community

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Joins with The Clearity Foundation, Strengthening Support for the Ovarian Cancer Community

OCRA to Expand Its Patient Support by Integrating Clearity’s Pioneering Programs. NEW YORK, NY, September 24, 2024 – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest ovarian cancer nonprofit, is proud to announce that The Clearity Foundation will combine with OCRA, effective January 1, 2025. This important development brings together two of the most respected organizations in the ovarian cancer field, combining OCRA’s leading … Continued

OCRA’s September 2024 Online Seminar Shares the Latest Updates in Genetics and Biomarkers for Cancer Treatment Options

OCRA’s September 2024 Online Seminar Shares the Latest Updates in Genetics and Biomarkers for Cancer Treatment Options

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance hosted a free online seminar for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community on September 19th to share important information about genetics, biomarkers, and the latest in precision medicine for ovarian and related gynecologic cancers.  Dr. Barbara Norquist of the University of Washington and Dr. Ying Liu of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer … Continued

Yahoo! Life Highlights OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Supporters Cycling for Research

Yahoo! Life Highlights OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Supporters Cycling for Research

A new piece published September 6, 2024, on Yahoo! News, is highlighting the impact of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s annual Ovarian Cycle Tampa event. “Ovarian cancer survivors and supporters Cycle for the Cause”spotlights the efforts of participants and event organizers, and features on-site reporting from WFTS-TV ABC Action News Tampa Bay. Read the full piece … Continued

OCRA Champions Access and Equity in Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

OCRA Champions Access and Equity in Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

As Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month begins, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is proud to highlight a series of initiatives aimed at expanding access and promoting equity in ovarian and all gynecologic cancer care. This year’s efforts include the launch of targeted research grants to address health inequities, a new “Find a Doctor” tool to … Continued

The Overview: August 2024

The Overview: August 2024

Help OCRA Make an Impact for Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. As the largest non-profit in the world combating ovarian and gynecologic cancers, OCRA is committing to raise $300,000 this September to accelerate progress in research, advocate for our community, and continue … Continued

Advocate’s Corner: August 2024

Advocate’s Corner: August 2024

Last month, we updated you on the U.S. House of Representatives’ progress on FY2025 appropriations bills, which mostly held good news for programs related to ovarian cancer funding. Those programs all either maintained their current funding level or received small increases. The Senate also took action, but so far, none of the 12 appropriations bills … Continued

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