Frequently asked questions

Answered by a team member at Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance

• What is your mission?

  Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the world’s leading organization fighting ovarian and all gynecologic cancers on every front while supporting patients and their families and advocating on their behalf.

  OCRA is dedicated to curing ovarian cancer while improving treatments by advancing innovative science, promoting preventive measures, and advocating for, educating, and supporting anyone affected by gynecologic cancers to ensure the best possible care and outcomes.

• How are donations used?

  FUNDING RESEARCH
  OCRA's ongoing investment in the most promising scientific research is funding discoveries, creating new treatments, and hastening desperately needed breakthroughs.

  ADVOCATING FOR PATIENTS
  We are the voice for the ovarian cancer community, working with legislators on Capitol Hill to protect and improve federal research and education funding, drug and diagnostic safety, and access to high-quality care.

  SUPPORTING SURVIVORS
  Our groundbreaking patient support programs help people navigate an overwhelming diagnosis, aiding patients and their families when and where they need it most.

• What progress has been made already thanks to your donors?

  OCRA's Impact:

  INVESTED $128M in groundbreaking ovarian cancer research

  SUPPORTED 95K individuals annually through our programs

  ADVOCATED for $3.8B in federal research and education funding

• About OCRA on Ever Loved

  We appreciate your support via the Ever Loved site. Please note that although your gift will eventually reach OCRA, the Ever Loved site is not part of OCRA. If you wish to connect with OCRA directly, please visit: ocrahope.org.