OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises Over $320,000 for Research

More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than $320,000 to advance innovative ovarian cancer research.

Now in its 32nd year, the beloved 5K run/walk brought together survivors, families, friends, and supporters—all united in the mission to end ovarian cancer. Funds raised benefit Rivkin Pilot Grants, continuing the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research’s legacy of hope, determination, and pursuit of a cure. The Rivkin Center joined the OCRA family in April 2025.

KJZO-TV FOX 13 Seattle and KIRO-TV 7 (CBS) captured the spirit of the day with live broadcasts and news segments that gave viewers a first-hand look at the event and its impact. Read more and watch a video of the event.

OCRA’s Free Online Conference: Register Today

An ovarian cancer survivor wearing hiking gear stands on top of a mountain in front of a blue sky, holding her arms out and looking victorious

Join us September 15 – 17 for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference, a three-day online event offering education, support, and connection for anyone impacted by gynecologic cancers. For the first time, the conference is free to attend.

This year’s agenda features sessions on oncofertility, integrative therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), treatment advances for rare gynecologic cancers, HER-2 positive gynecologic cancer treatments, family communication, and many more. 

Register now and stay tuned for the full agenda.

Thank you to our 2025 Conference sponsors.

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner

Vernelia, an ovarian cancer survivor and OCRA Advocate Leader, stands next to the American flag at OCRA's in-person Advocacy Day
Vernelia M., OCRA Advocate Leader

As Congress advances the FY2026 appropriations process, gynecologic cancer advocates have a key opportunity to engage. 

Add your voice to our current action alerts, and learn why OCRA supports the newly introduced Clinical Trial Modernization Act, in OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner. 

New Support and Education Sessions

Cindy, an ovarian cancer survivor, holds her Staying Connected Express Yourself creation
Cindy J., with Staying Connected: Express Yourself creation

Special Combined Book Club & Express Yourself Session:
Envisioning Expression
August 14th at 3pm ET

Register here.

Staying Connected:
Giving Voice to Grief
Please register early to attend our 12- week caregiver bereavement series starting Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm ET
Register here.

OCRA’s Patient Support Programs are generously supported by Genmab, Merck, GSK, and PMV Pharma.

Ways to Give: Get Ready for September

A group of four women, wearing matching teal and white shirts with a teal ovarian cancer ribbon, stand smiling with a woman using a wheelchair, who is also wearing teal

September marks both Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. You can help by starting an online fundraiser, hosting an event in your community, participating in a Facebook challenge, or joining an OCRA fundraising event near you. 

Get started now and make a big impact this September!