There’s so much happening at OCRA – from groundbreaking research to advocacy work, patient support to fundraising efforts. Starting this summer, we will share periodic highlights so that you can stay up to date on the latest.
Research
- A pandemic won’t stop us from our mission to cure ovarian cancer. OCRA is now accepting applications for 2021 research grants.
- OCRA helped fund a first-of-its-kind clinical trial that validates remote genetic counseling. Learn more about the MAGENTA Trial and how a simple spit test can provide necessary information.
- Meet some of OCRA’s Grantees and discover what motivates them to push forward in ovarian cancer research. Dr. Hui Shen explains epigenetics; Dr. Duygu Ozmadenci provides facts about FAK; and Dr. Dmitriy Zamarin offers insight into viruses, and why they may be a good thing.
Advocacy
- The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913) is a racial justice issue. Learn why OCRA supports this piece of legislation and ask your Member of Congress to co-sponsor it.
- Meet some of OCRA’s Advocate Leaders. Kandis Draw, who vows to stay in the faces of her elected officials; Denise Lobodinski who’s speaking out for those who can’t; and Sandy Sullivan, who can talk to anyone about anything.
Patient Support & Programs
- Even though we aren’t able to meet in person, OCRA is still meeting the needs of the ovarian cancer community … even expanding the ways in which we offer support.
- OCRA’s Survivor Teaching Students volunteers may not be able to go into an actual classroom these days, but that has not stopped our more than 900 volunteers from virtually sharing their stories with rising medical professionals.
- Meet some survivors! Yvette Jives is empowering women and educating doctors; Jess BeCraft is raising funds for research of low-grade ovarian cancer; and Stacy Saravo is an Inspire Ambassador and Survivors Teaching Students Volunteer.
OCRA Heroes
Meet just a few of our many OCRA Heroes who have found creative ways to raise critical funds that support ovarian cancer research.
- Noel Rademacher is making masks, and making the world a more decent place one face covering at a time.
- Jesse Dunn is making meaning and memories through music.
- Jane Rubin is writing a novel based on her great grandmother who carried the BRCA gene mutation.
- And Morgan Gaynor raised $10,000 on a whim through a Facebook fundraiser.
You can create your own Facebook fundraiser in just a few simple clicks … it’s easy and impactful!
Events
- OCRA’s Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference is going virtual September 29th – October 2nd. Sign up now for the latest research information, community building, self-care and wellness support, plus a few interactive surprises!
- Our Virtual Heroes series offers fitness classes you can take from the comfort of your own home — while raising awareness of, and funds for, ovarian cancer research. Register to become a Virtual Hero so you can be the first to hear about new offerings!
Ways to Give
People are shopping online more than ever before. Here are two easy ways to support OCRA while shopping from the convenience of your home!
- AmazonSmile allows you to choose OCRA as your charity and then donates a portion of every purchase you make.
- And you can find great coupons and browse hundreds of major retailers on GoodShop.com, and they’ll donate a percentage of each purchase to OCRA as your selected cause.
