Meet Our Partners
The following organizations are committed to raising awareness and funds for low-grade serous ovarian cancer. Read on to hear a bit about the work they do and how you can support each of these organizations.
Become A Partner
Register your organization as a LGSOC Awareness Day Coalition partner by filling out our Partner Commitment Form!
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STAAR Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Foundation
STAAR was founded by three women—Alex, Bailey, and Jess—each diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC). United by their passion to extend lives through research, they launched the first U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to finding effective treatments for LGSOC.
STAAR is governed and run by a volunteer board, half of whom are women with LGSOC. Because STAAR is volunteer-led, nearly every donation dollar directly benefits life-saving research.
Volunteers play a vital role in STAAR and serve on committees, the board of directors, lead or help with special projects, help at events, or join monthly volunteer meetings to lend ideas.
STAAR has agreed to contribute all funds raised on September 9th to the LGSOC Awareness Day Coalition Fund.
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Not These Ovaries
Not These Ovaries is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 dedicated to quickly funding research and trials for ovarian cancer, with a focus on understudied areas such as low-grade serous carcinoma (LGSOC) and borderline ovarian tumors (BOT).
Founded by Emily Campbell and her husband Chris, following her personal battle with ovarian cancer, the organization is committed to improving survival rates through early detection, effective treatments, and enhanced understanding of disease progression.
Not These Ovaries stands apart through its transparent approach, ensuring 100% of donations directly fund immediate research and trials. By providing transparent education and actionable information, Not These Ovaries empowers patients and families while driving forward the fight against ovarian cancer.
Verastem Oncology
At Verastem Oncology, we are advancing breakthroughs in oncology to address some of the toughest challenges in RAS/MAPK-pathway driven cancers - aggressive cancers that, despite advances in drug development, lack effective therapies targeting these critical mutations. We developed and commercialized the first-ever FDA approved treatment for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), a rare ovarian cancer, and are continuing to advance a clinical pipeline of novel small molecule drugs that inhibit critical signaling pathways in cancers that promote cancer cell survival and tumor growth, including RAF/MEK inhibition, FAK inhibition, and KRAS G12D inhibition.
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Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation supports women and families impacted by ovarian cancer and funds ovarian cancer research.
We welcome volunteers to join us at our events throughout the country.
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The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MIOCA)
The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MIOCA) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting the earlier detection of ovarian cancer and improved treatment outcomes. MIOCA raises awareness, provides resources and support to survivors and their families, advocates both locally and nationally, educates Michigan communities, and funds innovative ovarian cancer research.
Volunteers are an integral part of the work of MIOCA. Upcoming volunteer opportunities include helping at an event, sharing your ovarian cancer experience as a SPEAK awareness presenter, crafting blankets, survivor sashes, and other survivor support items, hosting a Teal Attack sporting event to raise awareness, and additional ongoing in-person and virtual opportunities. Please visit our volunteer site to learn more.
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Sharsheret
Sharsheret, a Jewish not-for-profit organization, provides personalized support, lifesaving education, financial assistance, and genetic counseling to empower those faced with or at increased genetic risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. While our expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.
Sharsheret offers a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities to support those facing breast and ovarian cancer. Volunteers can participate in and host educational programs in-person and virtual such as wellness events, speaker panels, Pink Day, employee engagement programs, Young Professional events; attend a conference or educational event; participate in the planning of our annual galas and benefits; raise awareness and funds by joining initiatives such as Team Sharsheret, special projects like Mother's Day sales and Pies for Prevention; and connect themselves or others to Sharsheret's resources for outreach, peer support, to write a blog, and share your story. We always have short– and long-term projects for volunteers, and please reach out to explore further!
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Ovarian Cancer Project
The mission of the Ovarian Cancer Project is to educate the community about the symptoms and risk factors of gynecologic cancers and to provide supportive services to patients and their families affected by these cancers.
After being diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2009, Kathleen Maxian felt the isolation and fear that comes with a new diagnosis and didn't know where to turn for reliable information. In 2012, Maxian founded the Ovarian Cancer Project in response to this need. Since then, the Ovarian Cancer Project has become a trusted source of vital information, guidance, and support for survivors of gynecologic cancer and their families.
We are staff-run but volunteer-driven. As the staff at OCP is small, volunteers are a vital part of our organization. We recruit and train volunteers to attend community events, health fairs, and other gatherings to distribute materials and speak on behalf of the OCP. We also have weekly volunteers for office tasks, as well as volunteers who assist at our events throughout the year.
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Let Every Woman Know
Let Every Woman Know-Alaska provides creative statewide education, support, advocacy and arts programs unique to Alaska’s diverse communities and dedicated to preventing, facing and ending gynecologic cancers. We provide support specifically to patients and survivors, as well as their caregivers and families.
LEWK volunteers participate in a wide variety of opportunities including, but not limited to:Set up & clean up at eventsDistribute fliers & posters in the community prior to eventsSharing of LEWK event information on social mediaInvite family, friends, & coworkers to attend/participate and/or donateSell LEWK merchandiseGive out LEWK information during LEWK events & various community eventsDonate personal items & gather donated items from local businesses for LEWK eventsHelp with various tasks during LEWK events (such as check in/registration, time keeping, table monitoring, participant wayfinding, ticket taking, tech support etc.)Our two biggest events of the year are the Alyeska Climbathon in September which is a 10 hour multiple lap climb up the North Face trail that typically includes 400+ climbers and fundraising for GYN cancer awareness, support and research. The second is our Arts of Healing Weekend that includes an art show on Friday night, GYN cancer awareness conference Saturday, after party on Saturday evening and memorial for those we have lost to GYN cancer in the last year on Sunday morning.
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Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island
The mission of the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island is to lead and collaborate on efforts to prevent cancer and to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders living with cancer through education, advocacy, and supportive resources.
Skin Cancer Screenings: we rely on volunteers for our annual Skin Check program where we provide free screenings to the public at local beaches
RI Cancer Summit: volunteers assist with the day-of tasks at our annual conference in October
Oral Health: volunteers help assemble oral health care kits for cancer patients in treatment
Tina’s Wish
The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research (Tina’s Wish) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative scientific research for the prevention and early detection of ovarian cancer and to providing gynecologic health education. Know Early. Know Hope.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a nationwide, non-profit organization committed to combating ovarian cancer. It focuses on providing support to patients and families, raising awareness about the disease, and funding critical research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately find a cure for ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) was founded nearly 35 years ago as a grassroots, community-based organization. Over the years, NOCC and our extended community have funded programs for survivors, caregivers and life-changing research, thanks to the dedication of volunteers who make awareness and fundraising events a success.
Become a volunteer and you’ll join the valiant fight against ovarian cancer and help bring hope to more than 20,000 women diagnosed each year. There are many volunteer opportunities. Your time and generosity helps us fulfill our mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and improve the quality of life for survivors and caregivers.
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St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness is committed to impacting ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, funding ovarian cancer research, and supporting survivors.
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Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance
The Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to providing Education, Support and Funding of Research for ovarian cancer throughout Wisconsin.
LGSOC Initiative
A global initiative dedicated to radically improving the survival of women with low-grade serous ovarian cancer. We are committed to advancing research and providing our community with vital information that empowers people to make informed decisions about their care.
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Unite For HER
US nonprofit organization supporting ovarian and breast cancer patients nationwide.
Unite for HER (UFH) provides integrative therapies, services, and support directly to breast and ovarian cancer patients at no personal cost. Patients are welcomed into UFH’s community, where they gain access to UFH’s free wellness programs and can receive integrative therapies and services like professional counseling, nutrition counseling, meal deliveries and grocery store gift cards, Reiki, yoga, and more, without financial constraints. Today, Unite for HER provides education, services, and support to more than 10,600 breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide each year. To learn more, visit uniteforher.org.
Unite for HER hosts a variety of free digital educational events monthly through UFH Connect. Learn more at uniteforher.org/ufhconnect
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Foundation for Women’s Cancer
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is dedicated to supporting research, education, and public awareness of gynecologic cancers. We empower patients, caregivers, and communities through resources, advocacy, and events that promote prevention, early detection, and access to quality care.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, advancing research, and providing education about gynecologic cancers. Through community events, campaigns, and educational initiatives, we empower patients, caregivers, and advocates across the country. Volunteers are vital to our mission and can get involved by supporting events like the Race to End Women’s Cancer, joining awareness campaigns, assisting with outreach efforts, or sharing their stories to inspire others.
We’re always looking to build meaningful partnerships that help amplify awareness, expand access to resources, and support those impacted by gynecologic cancers. Whether through collaboration, volunteerism, or shared advocacy, we welcome opportunities to work together to make a lasting impact in the lives of patients, survivors, and families.
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SHARE Cancer Support
SHARE Cancer Support is a national, peer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and educates anyone who has been diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer and provides critical information to the general public about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
SHARE has opportunities for individuals diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer to volunteer as trained peers on our disease-area-specific support lines and as support group facilitators.
We are launching a Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Support Group, facilitated by a trained peer who has had low-grade serous ovarian cancer and also volunteers on our ovarian cancer support line. This support group will allow participants to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who are also navigating low-grade serous ovarian cancer.