Funds raised by the 2016 Awareness cup will go to support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in Washington DC and Shepherd’s Hope. The Alliance serves as a voice for the ovarian cancer community, educates the public about this deadly disease that takes the lives of over 14,000 women each year and provides support services to women who are diagnosed. Shepherd’s Hope mission is to deliver medical care to the needy in Central Florida.
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New Support Sessions for the Gynecologic Cancer Community
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has expanded its free, online support offerings with several new weekly sessions for individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, as well as caregivers and family members. These include cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer support, caregiver grief support, Spanish-language sessions, and creative wellness programs. OCRA’s support sessions are facilitated by oncology social work professionals. … Continued
OCRA Hero Climbs Empire State Building to Support Ovarian Cancer Research
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
Donate to Drive Progress Against Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer This Giving Season
YOU Can Help Shape the Future of Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Care Together we are driving research breakthroughs and helping patients and families facing gynecologic cancer to access critical support. Your generous donation brings us one step closer to reaching our important $2 million year-end fundraising goal, and an even more impactful 2026. Ovarian Cancer … Continued