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About OCRA

OCRA is the leading organization in the world fighting ovarian and related gynecologic cancers on all fronts while supporting patients and their families.

Mission & Impact

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is the global leader in research funding and a trailblazer in the race to find a cure for ovarian and gynecologic cancers. Unafraid to challenge accepted wisdom, OCRA has taken powerful stances on everything from new recommendations for prevention to creating innovative, highly effective programs to promote education, advocacy, and awareness.

 

OCRA’s patient support programs, staffed by highly experienced social workers, are a model in the field. They offer dedicated assistance and empathetic support for those who need it most, no matter where they are in their cancer journey. Our goal is not only to improve treatments and attract the most gifted scientists to the field, but also to support patients and their families to ensure the best possible care and outcomes. We are passionately committed to inspiring hope, advancing science, and moving the world closer to a cure.

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Invested $128M in scientific breakthroughs
$128M
Helped secure $3.8B in federal research and education funding
$3.8B
Annually support 95K individuals through our programs
95K

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OCRA fulfills this mission by raising money — 81 cents of every dollar spent supports research and programs.

OCRA drives change and ignites hope

When it comes to curing ovarian cancer, only one organization has both a laser focus and a panoramic view.

Research

OCRA invests more funds into ovarian cancer research than any other public charity.
We are known for funding innovative projects, attracting young scientists and new energy to the field of ovarian cancer research. In addition, OCRA also supports mid-career scientists and senior researchers, investing in large grants for the latter to encourage collaboration among institutions.

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Support and Knowledge

In times of adversity, OCRA offers hope and understanding.
OCRA’s compassionate Patient Support oncology social work team has decades of experience helping anyone touched by ovarian and any other gynecologic cancer. OCRA offers a comprehensive array of programs, including the following:
  • Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program – Available in more than 20 hospitals nationwide as well as virtually
  • Survivors Teaching Students® (STS) program – Ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers share their stories of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in medical education programs at more than 350 schools
  • Staying Connected Support Series – Led by our highly trained oncology social workers, our nationwide program of weekly and monthly online gatherings offer compassion, community, and support, including Express Yourself, sessions with therapeutic arts activities that ignite the joy of creativity, and Book Club, a monthly facilitated session that creates connection around a shared reading.
Understanding the solace found in shared experiences, OCRA’s support services offer comfort, guidance, companionship, and healing to all those in need.

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Advocacy

Advocacy is the lifeblood of change
OCRA has built a team of dedicated advocates who stand united in support of the cause. OCRA tirelessly urges Congress to prioritize the cause against ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancers and is the only dedicated voice on Capitol Hill continuously advocating for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding and for related health policies that benefit ovarian and all gynecologic cancer patients and survivors.

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Meet Our Team

OCRA’s effectiveness is due to the dedication and deep expertise of its outstanding staff, Board, and Scientific Advisory Committee members.

Our Partners & Sponsors

OCRA is fortunate to count many of the world’s leading companies and corporations as partners and sponsors. We thank them for supporting our mission to improve the lives of those affected by ovarian and other gynecologic cancers and to accelerate the search for a cure.

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Commitment to Transparency

OCRA is committed to transparency regarding its collaborations with industry partners. Read more about our Conflict of Interest policies and how we retain independence and control within all industry collaborations.

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