Tag: OCRA Hero
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 identity: her art…
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…
Innovators Who Inspire Action | Heroes Highlights
Our gratitude goes out to three OCRA Heroes who channeled their creative energy to champion our shared cause via inventive fundraising initiatives…
Making a Difference in the Name of Mom
Mother’s Day signifies so much to so many—celebration, gratitude, and yes, remembrance or loss…
Springing into Action: Heroes Highlights
With spring finally upon us, we want to give a shout-out to a group of OCRA Heroes who welcomed the season by setting themselves into motion, both literally and figuratively, to raise awareness and funds for our shared cause…
Our Community Needs YOU | Heroes Highlights
The ovarian cancer community is counting on a hero… and that OCRA Hero could be you! If you’re looking to do good in 2022, it can be as simple (and fun!) as turning your favorite activity into a fundraiser…
Working Out to Work Towards a Cure | Heroes Highlights
In this time of giving thanks, we want to take a moment to look back and express our gratitude for the OCRA Heroes who stepped up for September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to sweat it out at Ovarian Fitness events around the country, all…
Going to Great Lengths to Support the Cause and Strengthen a Marriage | Survivor Stories
Shelley O’Keefe had been experiencing weird bruising, some fatigue, and lower back pain for a few years…
Giving It Their All for a Common Goal | Heroes Highlights
At first glance, Jonathan Sockolosky and Andrew Berger, may seem like they have very little in common. Jonathan lives in San Francisco and is a scientist, while Andrew lives in New York, and works in the finance industry…
Getting Creative for the Cause | Heroes Highlights
Ready, set, action! This group of OCRA Heroes has taken those words to heart by using their creative talents to make a concrete difference for the ovarian cancer community…
Racing to Cure Ovarian Cancer | Heroes Highlights
As our community continues to come together to make strides against ovarian cancer, we want to give a shout-out to our many OCRA Heroes who push themselves physically, creatively or in myriad other ways to raise money for research…
Let’s Cheer On Chris Turner, OCRA Hero!
Chris Turner is taking on the Sheep Mountain 50 Mile Ultra Marathon in loving memory of his mother, Carla, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018…