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Greetings from CEO Tania Vrionis

Get to know Tania Vrionis, new CEO at Ovarian Cancer Canada. After her first few weeks on the job, Tania shares a bit about her past experience, her present inspiration, and what she’s been learning about the community of women and families living with this disease. Watch as she meets with Elisabeth Baugh, past CEO; Mark Galloway, Chair of the Board; and Erin Barrett, incoming Chair.

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Hope lives here, because of you

On Sunday, September 12, thousands of people participated in the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Inspiring messages, photos and videos circulated on social media, and vital funds were raised to help save lives. Read on to find out why we walk.

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Meet the recipients of the 2021 Peggy Truscott Award of Hope

Hailing from across Canada, this year’s recipients of the Peggy Truscott Award of Hope are shining examples of how to affect change and help improve outcomes for women living with ovarian cancer. Awarded annually, the Peggy Truscott Award celebrates the dedication of individuals who volunteer to support the mission of Ovarian Cancer Canada.

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Stories from our community

Featured Story:  Donna You are stronger than you think you are.

Margaret

Being an ovarian cancer thriver was going to be my reality.

MARGARET'S STORY
Trista

At that age I was thinking of having children.

TRISTA'S STORY
Sharon

To find new treatments, we need the clinical trials out there.

SHARON'S STORY
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Oct 23 - Oct 24

National Women's Show Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

The Ultimate Girl’s Day Out in Ottawa!Ovarian Cancer Canada has partnered with...

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Oct 26

Teal Tea: for all women living with ovarian cancer

Virtual (Zoom)

Teal Tea is a time for connection and conversation, where women living with ovarian...

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Oct 27

Teal Tea: for young women living with ovarian cancer

Virtual (Zoom)

Teal Tea is a time for connection and conversation, where women living with ovarian...

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Supporting Awareness and Research

  • 3,100 Canadian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year.
  • 2.1% of donations for cancer are directed toward ovarian cancer.
  • $6M to date has been allocated to research by Ovarian Cancer Canada.
  • $10M to advance progress on ovarian cancer research in Canada*
See how your gift makes a difference

*A first-ever commitment from the Government of Canada (announced in the Federal Budget in March of 2019) allocated to Ovarian Cancer Canada and following years of community advocacy for increased investments in disease research.

You can help change lives

All our funding comes from people like you. Funds raised go towards support, education and research. Thank you for helping us achieve our mission.

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