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Survivors Turn Sweet Treats into Enduring Support | Heroes Highlights

Survivors Turn Sweet Treats into Enduring Support | Heroes Highlights

Two ovarian cancer survivors found a way to make dessert even sweeter this past September. These OCRA Heroes transformed ice cream and baked goods into support for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community via two separate fundraisers marking Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – and personal milestones for each of them. Baking Up Change Casey Lefante … Continued

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

Bringing Community Together for the Cause

Bringing Community Together for the Cause

The potential to help even one person serves as a powerful motivator for ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez and gym owner Krista Iglesias Thomas, two OCRA Heroes who are wholeheartedly devoted to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and bringing more awareness to the disease. “If one life is saved, it’s totally worth it,” said … Continued

Transforming Music Into a Means to Help | OCRA Heroes

Transforming Music Into a Means to Help | OCRA Heroes

Get inspired by these OCRA Heroes who have tapped into live music’s incredible power to bring people together and transformed it into support for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). They have organized multiple benefit concerts, which provide a meaningful avenue to honor the memory of their loved ones who passed away from ovarian cancer. Event … Continued

Making a Difference One Dress at a Time | OCRA Heroes

Making a Difference One Dress at a Time | OCRA Heroes

Many brides count their wedding day as one of the most momentous occasions in their life. And now they have a way to make this milestone even more meaningful long after they have exchanged vows – all thanks to a team of OCRA Heroes who have raised funds for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance by reselling … Continued

Going Online to Garner Support and Awareness

Going Online to Garner Support and Awareness

As we gear up for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are turning our attention to two OCRA Heroes who are harnessing the power of everyday technology to garner support for our community and educate others about ovarian cancer via online fundraising campaigns for OCRA. Read on to learn more about their stories and the inspiring … Continued

Going the Distance to Show Their Dedication | Heroes Highlights

Going the Distance to Show Their Dedication | Heroes Highlights

Two OCRA Heroes are committed to pushing the limits of their physical endurance as a show of solidarity for our community this spring. Ethan Willey from Arizona and Mark Everitt from Connecticut will be taking on swimming, biking and running in order to complete a daunting 70.3 miles during two separate Half Ironman events — … Continued

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