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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
@ocrahope
OCRA is the largest non-profit organization in the world combating ovarian and all gynecologic cancers.
DC and NYC
ocrahope.org
Joined January 2016
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Mar 26, 2018
    Big boost to #OvarianCancer funding in FY18 budget passed by Congress last week w/ a +$2M increase to CDC’s Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative; +$1.5M increase to Johanna’s Law for OC education & awareness; and nearly 10% increase in NIH funding. Thanks for raising your voices!
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Jul 26, 2022
    Meet three OCRA Heroes who have contributed to the #ovariancancer community in creative ways. Entrepreneur @ChiqShoes, personal care brand founder Julie Hogan & artist Andrew Galdi have turned their distinct visions into concrete ways to make a difference. bit.ly/3vfCpki
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Dec 20, 2022
    Replying to @CryptoEmpressX @chiqshoes and @_BossGirls
    Thank you for your ongoing support! We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the ovarian cancer community. 💙
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Dec 17, 2019
    BIG NEWS! Congress is on track to approve a budget of $35 million—a 75% increase—for the #OvarianCancer Research Program w/in the Dept of Defense, which hasn’t received a funding boost in over a decade! We're grateful to this strong community for taking #TealAction with us! 💪
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Jan 10, 2019
    We're pleased to announce that #OCRA has just awarded over $5.25 million in new scientific research grants for #ovariancancer. Along with our other ongoing grants and programs, in 2019, we are investing nearly $9 million in our fight against this disease: ocrahope.org/2019/01/ocra-a…
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Sep 1, 2022
    It’s #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth! Time to REACH OUT about RISK FACTORS! ⏰ Please repost to spread the word. And click bit.ly/3KANX8h to learn more about #ovariancancer risk.
    An ovarian cancer risk graphic that lists different factors that increase risk (family history, breast or colon cancer, genetic mutations, post-menopausal, increased age) and different factors that decrease risk (pregnancy, breastfeeding, use of oral contraceptives).
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Feb 28, 2017
    It's #Advocacy Day! We're turning the Hill TEAL & advocating for #ovariancancer - follow along & post updates @ #TealAction @OCRFA!
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Feb 3, 2023
    We’re grateful to @washingtonpost and their reporters @TeddyAmen, @goldsteinamy & @lindseybever for helping to get our message out about removing the fallopian tubes as a way to prevent #ovariancancer.
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    Fallopian tube removal advised for more women to prevent ovarian cancer
    From washingtonpost.com
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Aug 31, 2021
    Today, @POTUS Biden declares September 2021 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Spreading awareness & advocating for all patients is crucial to fighting this disease. Please join us in the days ahead as we raise our voices for the #ovca community. bit.ly/38zl365
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
    @ocrahope
    Mar 8, 2022
    Today is the day! Advocates representing 45 different states are taking #tealaction & virtually meeting with Members of Congress to ask for their support of key legislation & programs that are crucial to the #ovariancancer community. Want to help? Click bit.ly/3sUneMU.
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Sep 1, 2016
    Help tell 100K women the symptoms of ovarian cancer! Share our graphic! #30DaysofTeal ovariancancer.org/symptoms #OCRFA
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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    Oct 18, 2017
    Urge your Rep to stand strong against cuts to life-saving #OvarianCancer research & sign the Costello-King letter bit.ly/2gkfJbS
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
    @ocrahope
    Nov 16, 2023
    We are pleased to announce that Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, has received the inaugural Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from Ovarian Cancer Midwest Focus (OCMF) at @umnmedschool. #GynCSM ocrahope.org/news/ocras-sar…
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    Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
    @ocrahope
    Jun 14, 2021
    Replying to @amanpour
    Thank you for raising awareness by sharing your story. We stand with you and everyone facing this disease. For anyone seeking information, support and resources, visit: ocrahope.org/patients/just-….