Record number of applications received Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) announced today that it will invest $6 million for research projects to begin in 2025, which includes promising projects targeting recurrence, treatment resistance, outcome disparities and other challenges faced by our community. These grantees were selected from a record number of applicants via a competitive … Continued
In the second installment of a new series from BlackDoctor.org in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, our patient panel dives deeper into the circumstances surrounding their diagnoses of ovarian cancer, and talks about the profound impact that a supportive community and medical team can have on an individual’s experience. New episodes of the roundtable … Continued
BlackDoctor.org and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance have launched a powerful roundtable series about how ovarian and gynecologic cancers affect Black women, which gives voice to their experiences. In Part 1, Tiffani Fields, Vernelia McKnight, Camille Williams, and Kristen Foreman share their perspectives on navigating diagnosis. Read the full article, “Ovarian Cancer Roundtable: 4 Black Women … Continued
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
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 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
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
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
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
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’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa marked its 12th year of raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research this past weekend, as reported by WFTS-TV ABC Action News Tampa Bay’s Robert Boyd. The event took place on September 7th, with an indoor cycling ride at Union Three. “It’s gratifying to me that other people who have … Continued
Harper’s Bazaar has published a powerful new piece by Chris Tilberis, who serves on OCRA’s Board of Directors, reflecting on his mother Liz Tilberis’ remarkable career as the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, president of OCRA and her legacy in the fight against ovarian cancer. “I think she felt that talking about things—even very difficult … Continued
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