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 … Continued
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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 … Continued
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 … Continued
A New Generation Finds Purpose in Fundraising to Fight Ovarian Cancer
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 … Continued
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa Receives Recognition, Raises Funds and Awareness
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Turning Love of Golf into Opportunity to Give Back | Heroes Highlights
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 … Continued
Honoring a Mother’s Legacy by Making a Meaningful Impact | Heroes Highlights
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 … Continued
College Students Come Together to Support the Fight for a Cure | Heroes Highlights
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Art Becomes Action | OCRA Heroes
For Amber Jean Young, the loss of her mother to ovarian cancer on January 1, 2019, caused a grief so acute that it completely altered an essential part of her … Continued
Streamers Unite to Support the Cause | Heroes Highlights
Some may think video games are just for play, but these three streamers are committed to using their pastime to make a serious difference for the ovarian cancer community. Our #GameOVAR ambassadors … Continued