The Rybkin Family Fund, a $1 million donation to Ovarian Cancer Canada, will fundamentally transform the ovarian cancer research landscape and improve thousands of lives.
Following her own ovarian cancer diagnosis and the challenges that followed, Tamara Rybkin committed to delivering real change to as many ovarian cancer patients as possible. In pursuit of this goal, she established the Rybkin Family Fund. This donation will be invested in research on understanding and eradicating high grade serous ovarian cancer – the disease type that affects more than 75% of women diagnosed.
“My ovarian cancer was diagnosed at a late stage, due to a lack of knowledge and awareness on my part. I was blindsided by the fact that such a deadly disease could have advanced so far in my body without depicting any symptoms. Truly a silent killer,” says Tamara.
Tamara Rybkin, founder of the Rybkin Family fund
“Conventional chemotherapy did not slow down the progress of my cancer and after two years of treatments the only option that was available to me was one clinical trial at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Unfortunately, I have now run out of treatment options. Research on ovarian cancer has been underfunded for decades. I deserved better. All women deserve better. I will not benefit from the life-changing outcomes of future research, but I am hopeful that, with my Family Fund, Ovarian Cancer Canada will create a future where women live freely, fully and uninhibited by this disease.”
"Research on ovarian cancer has been underfunded for decades. I deserved better. All women deserve better."
With this donation, the largest individual gift Ovarian Cancer Canada has received to date, Tamara Rybkin has entrusted us with delivering lasting impact in honour of her family. “Thank you, Tamara, for trusting us with your family’s legacy,” says Tania Vrionis. “Your generosity and vision are a beacon of hope to the thousands of women facing ovarian cancer today, and for years to come.”
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