Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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The First "World Ovarian Cancer Day" is May 8th!

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is pleased to participate in the first World Ovarian Cancer Day! On this day, 27 ovarian cancer organizations from 17 countries around the world will unite to educate their communities about ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in

A Daughter’s Gift of Love Becomes a Mother’s Legacy

Our deadline for "What Makes My Mother Special" Mother's Day Campaign is approaching, so we wanted to share our first entry early, as inspiration. We hope you'll submit your story in honor or memory of your mother, so we may share it with our community! Send your story and photo: info@ocrf.org with

Share "What Makes Your Mother Special" for Mother's Day With OCRF

May 12th is Mother's Day, and what better way to honor your mother than to share with the world what makes her the very best? Now is your chance! We want to hear from you. Send us your story, essay, or poem about what makes your mother special - be as creative as you wish, but remember to include a

What's in the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Shop for June Brides?

One of the happiest days in a couple's time together can now be made even more special, with small touches that show ovarian cancer is a cause close to their hearts. June brides and grooms seeking the perfect items to complement their wedding decor will find lots to choose from in the OCRF Online

OCRF Launches 2013 Webinar Series

To kick off our series of free educational webinars this year, we present "Strategies for Managing Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (https://ocrf.webex.com/ocrf/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=667011552)" on Thursday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. EST. Presented by former …

OCRF Welcomes Ovarian Cycle as New Signature Event

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is pleased to announce the acquisition and national expansion of nonprofit organization Ovarian Cycle, a unique indoor cycling event with events held across the country. As part of OCRF, Ovarian Cycle events will continue to expand …

OCRF Bowtie to be at Game 4 of the World Series on October 28th!

It's official: the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) Bowtie is coming back to the World Series! Last week, our friends at BowTie Cause issued their second BowTie Challenge, inviting OCRF and other BowTie Cause charities to gather the most Facebook "likes" …

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Pau Ba

I had ovarion cancer in 2001 an thank god that I'm still here. I just had keep getting check and I just went trew my 3 surgery for ovarian cyst this time they remove all my left ovary until now the cancer hasn't come back =).

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Kenny Williams

Thank God Paula.

Teresa Kelly

that is wonderful that you are now cancer free. I had colon cancer in 2001 and I am also a survivor. this message is for Pau Ba

Cassaundra Hewitt

I just found out Feb 14,2013 I have ovarian cancer please keep all.apt

Paula Sullivan Slaughter

Awe.. Cass I'm so sorry to hear that. You are in my prayers. Remember to stay positive and believe in your healing! Luv ya sista

Teresa Kelly

I am so sorry, I will pray for you.

Jennifer Hughes

This disease ripped my grandmother from her family in a matter or months. Always very healthy always kept up with her health in the end it didn't matter. I will love you forever nana!

Dana Seward Dzurko

I lost my Mother, Grace after she battled bravely for over 5 years to this horrific disease. I know at least 6 other women who have had ovarian cancer & are either still fighting or who lost their fight. Way to many great Moms, friends, sisters being taken down by this. We all need a fighting chance!