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H4H Founder Frieda Weeks | Wife, mom, makeup artist, advocate for cancer research, pet lover. Bville Rotary #OvarianCancer #Awareness #MenOfTeal #WearTeal 💙

Joined March 2009
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It’s time to stock up on all your favorite Minoa and Spill the Tea swag!!!! We’ve got exciting new designs along with all your old favorites. Don’t see the size or style you’re looking for? No problem!!!! Just stop by the counter and place your order. Great gifts for the holidays, and a great way to show your Minoa pride!!!! Keep Shining Brightly, Minoa!!!! @OnondagaCounty @NYMayors
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OncoDaily highlights OCRA Pres. & CEO Audra Moran’s insights into how OCRA’s Center for Public Policy led the efforts to bring forward the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act: bit.ly/3VVqjwU. This bipartisan legislation is designed to expand access to genetic testing and specialized gynecologic cancer care, as well as strengthen education about hereditary cancer risk and risk-reduction strategies. @OncoDaily @SenatorSlotkin @SenKatieBritt @RosaDeLauro @RepDonBacon @Cramz32 #TealAction #GynCSM
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We need your voice. Ask your members of Congress to co-sponsor the bipartisan Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act, which addresses persistent barriers that keep patients from accessing targeted therapies, advanced diagnostics and specialized care. Take action at bit.ly/4AT8DlO #TealAction #GynCSM
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Identifying one’s genetic risk for ovarian, endometrial and other cancers can guide actions to potentially prevent them. Learn more at bit.ly/3VtmKOi #NationalHereditaryCancerWeek #HereditaryCancer
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Get more details about the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act, as covered by Helen Huiskes in The Hill: bit.ly/4hAlrEJ. This bipartisan legislation, which was introduced in both the Senate and House after months of stakeholder engagement led by Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, would address persistent barriers to genetic counseling and testing, hereditary cancer risk assessment, risk-reducing care, and specialized gynecologic oncology services. @Helen_Huiskes @TheHill @SenatorSlotkin @SenKatieBritt @RosaDeLauro @RepDonBacon @Cramz32 #TealAction #GynCSM
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Living with a rare form of ovarian cancer for 18 years, Mai Linh Nguyen Achong tells Michelle Imperato of WESH 2 News how her diagnosis inspired her to build community through OCRA’s Ovarian Fitness Orlando event, which raises critical funds and awareness. More details at bit.ly/3VuuBer @MImperatoWESH @WESH
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A gynecologic cancer diagnosis can upend everything. But having trustworthy information can help people feel more informed as they navigate what comes next. That’s why education is at the heart of OCRA. Please give today to help keep these programs free and open to all: bit.ly/4iN1NYs
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Did you know? Genetic mutations that increase risk of ovarian, uterine & other cancers can be inherited from either biological parent, fathers as well as mothers. Learn more at bit.ly/4yeO8hE
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OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference® will bring together hundreds of attendees online Sept. 16-17, 2026: bit.ly/4r6teOU. We’re grateful to the many conference sponsors who have helped make this free event possible. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor @EliLillyandCo, as well as Advocate Sponsors @AbbVie, @AstraZeneca, and @GSK; and Supporting Sponsors Corcept Therapeutics, @EisaiUS, @Genelux_Corp, @Genmab, @GrailBio, @Merck, @NateraGenetics, @Pfizer, @PMVPharma, @Regeneron, @VerastemOncolog, and @ZentalisP.
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Hear expert perspectives on prevention and early detection from invited speakers Barbara Norquist, MD, of University of Washington, and Ranjit Manchanda, MD, MRCOG, PhD, of Queen Mary University of London. Learn from them and other ovarian cancer researchers at the 16th Biennial Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium, Oct. 16-18, 2026. The Symposium also fosters networking and collaboration through poster sessions, breakout discussions, and career development opportunities. Register today: bit.ly/4qFXznc @BarbNorquist @ProfManchanda @LondonU @QMUL @UW
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Gynecologic cancers are uncommon, and that makes them harder to study. The Living Lab registry was built to address that. Kevin Holcomb, MD, Chair of OB/GYN at North Shore University Hospital & Long Island Jewish Medical Center, explains what a shared patient registry can make possible for research — and why he encourages participation. Learn more at bit.ly/4gmFSpj @NorthwellHealth
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Get details on the different ways you can show up for our community during Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, plus updates on OCRA’s Advocate Leaders program, support & education offerings, and more: bit.ly/4qHFKEk
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Join award-winning comedian, actor, and filmmaker Tig Notaro for a special conversation at the close of OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference®. Tig will share her perspective as a cancer survivor and reflections from “Come See Me in the Good Light,” the documentary she produced about her friend, acclaimed poet Andrea Gibson, navigating ovarian cancer. Register and learn more at bit.ly/4xZrYPH Photo by Emilio Madrid
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Learn about the latest updates on overcoming drug resistance during this session at the 16th Biennial Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium in Philadelphia. Hear from invited speakers Fiona Simpkins, MD, of University of Pennsylvania, and Benjamin Bitler, PhD, of University of Colorado Anschutz. The Symposium will bring together leaders in ovarian cancer research and treatment from Oct. 16-18, 2026, to share insights on critical topics including cancer biology, the tumor microenvironment, early detection, and more. Register today: bit.ly/4qAoVv6 @BitlerLabUCD @CUAnschutz @CUObGynEdu @Penn @PennMedicine
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Rebecca shows the power of community in action. After receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis, she held a comedy fundraiser to benefit OCRA’s initiatives. Learn more about her story & discover how you, too, can make a difference this September: bit.ly/4xdzB5g
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We're conducting a brief, anonymous survey to better understand what people think about participating in OCRA's Living Lab Registry. Whether you're a current participant, have considered joining, or are hearing about it for the first time, your input is exactly what we need. Take the survey: usabi.li/do/dgv0km0zifs9/wp9…
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A gynecologic cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on plans to build a family. Join OCRA for this online discussion about fertility loss. Register: bit.ly/4qc8pB7
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Help educate the next generation of healthcare providers in your area by sharing your experience as an ovarian cancer patient, survivor, or caregiver. Volunteers needed in Norfolk, VA and Omaha, NE. Learn more: bit.ly/4x6A2Om
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