About Us

Ovarian Cancer Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization whose mission is to overcome ovarian cancer, providing leadership by:

Supporting women living with the disease and their families
Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals
Funding research to develop early detection techniques, improved treatment and, ultimately, a cure

volunteer

At the heart of Ovarian Cancer Canada is a team of over 1,000 volunteers across the country – survivors, their families, friends, health care providers, students and ordinary citizens, who possess a shared commitment to the cause of overcoming ovarian cancer.
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corporate info

Ovarian Cancer Canada values all donations and ensures a high proportion of donor dollars goes to supporting educational programs, support and research. We strive to maintain the highest level of financial integrity.
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our people

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the board and staff of Ovarian Cancer Canada work diligently to overcome ovarian cancer. This team of exceptional individuals bring about change and progress for ovarian cancer through their dedication and commitment.
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contact us

Individuals affected by ovarian cancer often feel a sense of isolation. While we do not provide medical advice, we welcome your questions about ovarian cancer. This is a confidential service provided by Ovarian Cancer Canada and your questions and our responses will be completely private. Due to the high volume of emails we receive, we give priority to questions from Canada.
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History

	When Corinne Boyer succumbed to ovarian cancer at 57 years old, she left an enduring legacy. In 1997, Corinne's husband, Patrick Boyer created the Corinne Boyer Fund to advance ovarian cancer research and to raise awareness of the disease in Canada. In 1999, the name was changed to National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA).
	In 1998, Cheryl Brown and Debbe Gervin founded Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Canada. They were determined to make a difference in the lives of women living with ovarian cancer and in well women by increasing awareness of the disease. Working from an office at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver, Cheryl and Debbe built Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Canada into a successful, membership-based organization.
	In 1999, under the leadership of the Executive Director, Elisabeth Ross and the Board of Directors, NOCA galvanized interaction between all persons dealing with ovarian cancer by organizing the first Forum on Ovarian Cancer in1999 which included: Multi-disciplinary health care professionals Researchers Scientists Women living with ovarian cancer and their families The Corinne Boyer Chair in Ovarian Cancer Research was established and co-funded with the University of Ottawa, with Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden in the inaugural role. NOCA was instrumental in: Spearheading information symposia across the country to reach out to stakeholders Developing an award-winning website Producing Listen to the Whispers, an awareness program about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
	In 2002, the organization was renamed Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC). The Ovarian Cancer Canada team developed a range of unique information resources. Cheryl’s legacy lives on through the Cheryl Brown Outcomes Unit at Vancouver General Hospital, and a generous bequest to Ovarian Cancer Canada for research programs.
	A new organization was formed in 2007 when the National Ovarian Cancer Association joined with Ovarian Cancer Canada to become the only national charity in Canada dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer. Adopting the name "Ovarian Cancer Canada" and the sunflower logo from NOCA, the new organization advances and builds on the mission of the founding partners.
	Today, Ovarian Cancer Canada continues to capitalize on the strengths of its founders to efficiently, effectively and proactively meet the needs of women living with the disease and their families, the broader ovarian cancer community, and the Canadian public.