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Special Award Winners Announced!

Each year, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance recognizes all survivors with honor and applause. Below highlights our very special award recipients for this year’s Conference. The Cindy Melancon Spirit of Survivorship Award commends and honors an individual for their commitment … Continue reading 

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Worldwide ERC Foundation visits the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance office

On Wednesday, June 9th, the Worldwide ERC® Foundation visited the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance office to present a generous gift of $10,000. Recently, the ERC Foundation held their annual Foundation Walk to raise money and give back to their community. … Continue reading 

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Sprint for Life: Another Successful Event from our Partner Members!

On May 1st, the MD Anderson Center held their successful 13th Annual Sprint for Life 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The MD Anderson Center, located at the University of Texas, is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, … Continue reading 

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June Newsletter

A Message from the CEO Dear Ovarian Cancer Community Member: You are among the thousands of voices in our community, of women who live with the ovarian cancer, of loved ones of those who are gone and of people personally … Continue reading 

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A Big Thank You to the Worldwide ERC Foundation!

Each year, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance receives generous donations from community-hosted fundraising events. From jewelry and bake sales to walks and bike marathons, our supporters significantly make an impact and help us to advance the interests of women with … Continue reading 

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A Ray of Hope for Ovarian Cancer Research

On May 14th, Ray Romano, Craig Schulman, Orfeh and other well known celebs gathered in New York City for a night of Vegas-style comedy and charity to benefit the Sass Foundation. Produced by our very own Linda John, this star-studded … Continue reading 

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Survivors’ Brunch a Success in Wisconsin

Sunday, May 2nd, was a morning of sharing courageous stories, valuable information and delicious food at the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s 4th Annual Survivors’ Brunch at Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Fifty-four survivors came together to meet other women … Continue reading 

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Junior Committee Spring Gala Recap

Congratulations to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Junior Committee for their successful Spring Gala! On April 14th, the Junior Committee hosted its first annual Spring Gala at Room Service Nightclub in Manhattan, New York. Almost two hundred attendees enjoyed an … Continue reading 

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Johanna’s Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johanna’s Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act? It is a law that allows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to do an awareness campaign around the signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, … Continue reading 

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Daven Spivey

My story began on December 10, 2008. I had a seventeen pound tumor removed and in January of 2009, the doctor called me and told me it was cancer stage 3. I had four cycles of chemotherapy. It started in … Continue reading 

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May Newsletter

Annual Conference Dates and Deadlines Power is Teal Conference Saturday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 13 Washington, DC www.ovariancancer.org/conference/2010 The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Annual Conference is the largest ovarian cancer specific conference that brings together researchers, clinicians, survivors and … Continue reading 

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Mothers We Love Video Contest

View the Mothers We Love video submissions: Jeanie Nay Watson Marilyn Usinowicz Suzy Arrowood Jan Crosby

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