Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.
A US registered nonprofit

New York, NY USA

The mission of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,650 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. in 2008 and about 15,520 women will die from the disease. It is an insidious disease that can strike without warning or cause.

OCRF was founded in December 1994 by Sol Schreiber to honor the memory of his wife Ann, a distinguished public administrator, and her courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Under the leadership of Liz Tilberis, the beloved late editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, the worlds of fashion, beauty, and entertainment were united around this important cause and OCRF gained national prominence as an organization committed to changing the course of this deadly disease.

Today, thanks to the ongoing commitment of these industries and the support of countless individuals, OCRF is one of the leading independent agencies dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research in the United States.

Source: www.ocrf.org

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14 Pennsylvania Plaza
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New York, NY 10122
(800) 873-9569
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