Ovarian Cancer Alliance Of Greater Cincinnati

Ocagc funded monthly support group meetings to promote wellness for cancer patients. In addition the group provided dozens of comfort baskets and mentor support to newly diagnosed women. The organization funded and participated in the inaugural woman to woman program through the cancer support community that pairs gynecologic cancer patients with trained survivor volunteers who provide one on one emotional support and mentoring to women. Hosted survivor socials where newly diagnosed patients interact with ovarian cancer survivors. Counseled newly diagnosed women with referrals to local agencies as needed, to include cancer support community, cancer family care, pink ribbon and nationally to ocra, specifically women to women.

Donations for research are made to top tier organizations that select the most promising areas to pursue in early detection, treatment and finding a cure for ovarian cancer. We seek research efforts where not more than 5% of the donation goes to administrative costs. Our research committee is comprised of some of the top local professionals focused on gynecologic cancers. In 2024 the organiziation continued to fund promising research into development of immunotherapy for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The organization made $302,000 in grants for research directly related to our mission.