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.
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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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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.
Survivors Teaching Students: Survivors Teaching Students is an evidence-based program that connects ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers with healthcare students in medical education programs. Volunteers present their story at local medical education programs.
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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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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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 and gynecologic cancers and provides outreach to the general public about signs and symptoms.
SHARE offers a Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC) Support Group facilitated by trained peers who have been diagnosed with LGSOC. This support group provides a safe, welcoming space for participants to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who are also navigating an LGSOC diagnosis.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC) is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending gynecologic cancers through education, awareness, research, and support. We provide trusted resources for patients, caregivers, and the public, fund innovative research, and work to ensure everyone has access to the information they need to recognize symptoms, understand their risk, and make informed healthcare decisions.
There are many ways to get involved—from participating in the Race to End Women's Cancer and other community events to volunteering, fundraising, sharing your story, or helping raise awareness. Together with our partners, supporters, and volunteers, we're working toward a future where no one faces gynecologic cancer alone.
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Bay Area Cancer Connectors
Bay Area Cancer Connections (BACC) supports anyone affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services that inform and empower. Offering free support groups, wellness and fitness programs, financial assistance, information and education sessions, boutique appointments, resource navigation, and more, BACC strives to provide compassionate care and connection so no one faces cancer alone.
At Bay Area Cancer Connections, volunteers play a vital role in providing compassionate support to those affected by breast and ovarian cancer. With flexible roles in peer support, boutique care, community outreach, events, and behind-the-scenes assistance, there’s an opportunity for every skill and schedule. Join our compassionate community, receive training, and make a direct impact. Fill out our brief Volunteer Application Form today to get started!
World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Formally established in 2016, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition is the only global not-for-profit dedicated to ovarian cancer. Partnering with nearly 200 advocacy organizations worldwide, it works to improve survival and quality of life. Its flagship World Ovarian Cancer Day and the pioneering Every Woman Study™ drive global awareness and action.
Ovarcome
Ovarcome’s mission is to raise global awareness, to fund research in search of a cure, and to provide financial, psycho-social, and informational support to Ovarcomers.
Ovarcome is inspired by the simple philosophy of support, love, and celebration of life. Our dream is a world that is free from the scourge of ovarian cancer.