September is Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month — a time for our community to unite, raise awareness, and push forward in the search for better treatments and cures.
As the world’s largest organization dedicated to fighting ovarian and all gynecologic cancers on all fronts, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is setting out to raise $300,000 this September to fuel groundbreaking research, advocate for critical policies, and provide essential programs that support and educate patients, survivors, and families.
There are so many meaningful ways to take part. You can make an early gift to help us reach our September fundraising goal, host or join a fundraiser, or share our prevention and risk graphics to raise awareness. However you choose to engage, your actions will make an impact.
Thank you for making a difference,
Audra Moran, President & CEO, OCRA
September Fundraisers: Find an Event or Start Your Own
Supporters across the country are hosting September fundraisers for OCRA, and OCRA’s signature Ovarian Fitness events are happening in Orlando, Rio Grande Valley, Tampa, and Washington, DC. There’s no better time to participate!
View our event calendar to find an event near you, or start a DIY fundraiser today.
OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner
With only a short time left before the new fiscal year begins on October 1st, now is the moment for advocates to make their voices heard.
Outreach during recess ensures lawmakers return to Washington with the urgency and constituent input needed to maintain and advance these important programs. Read the latest in OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner.
OCRA’s FREE Online Conference
There is still time to register for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference, taking place on September 15th – 17th. Learn the latest treatment updates for ovarian, cervical, endometrial, and rare ovarian cancers; find new resources and support; and connect with community from the comfort of your own home.
Thank you to our 2025 Conference sponsors.
In the News: OCRA’s Rio Grande Valley
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Rio Grande Valley marks its 10th anniversary on September 13th. Event chair and ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez spoke with KRGV-TV Channel 5 News and KRGV News Take 5 about the event and its impact.
New Support Sessions
Book Club:
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells
September 9th at 3pm ET
Register here.
Express Yourself:
Step Up
September 18th at 3pm ET
Register here.
OCRA’s Patient Support Programs are generously supported by Genmab, Merck, GSK, and PMV Pharma, and by the Shirley Z. Johnson Trust.
Ways to Give: August is Make-a-Will Month
This Make-a-Will Month, you can create a lasting legacy to help the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community.
Commit to funding future research and support programs by including OCRA in your estate plan. We have tools to help.
