First-Time Participant Tackles 1,576 Steps to Honor Family and Support OCRA Earlier this year, Crystal Merope Jeffs took her support for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community to new heights—literally—when she entered the lottery for the Empire State Building Run-Up. I decided to do something a little wild—to run up the Empire State Building. All … Continued
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
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 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
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
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
Madeleine and Emma Jean may be young, at ages eight and nine, respectively, but they are already focused on how to help create a future in which no families are impacted by ovarian cancer. These two OCRA Heroes have never met but they have a shared motivation for their efforts — losing their namesakes to … Continued
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa event was in the news this week, shining a well-deserved light on the event’s riders and organizers, and what inspires them to participate in OCRA’s signature fundraising event. The fitness and fundraising event took place on September 30th at CycleBar in Tampa, on the final day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. … Continued
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
Two groups of golf aficionados are stirring up some playful competition this summer to raise funds for a serious cause: ovarian cancer research. And though their charity tournaments are separate from each other, both groups of OCRA Heroes had the same motivation to give back to the ovarian cancer community. They were moved by incredible … Continued
We are shining the spotlight on Jennifer Underwood this month, an OCRA Hero who has taken the lessons her late mother taught her and transformed them into concrete actions to help the ovarian cancer community. “She was selfless and kind, thoughtful and generous, wise and energetic — she was truly amazing,” Jennifer said of her … Continued
Three cheers for a collegiate group of OCRA Heroes who have put in time and energy to raise critical funds for ovarian cancer research. A field hockey team, a pharmaceutical fraternity, and a management class student all showed up and showed their support for our community in separate efforts over the past year. Read on … Continued
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