National Ovarian Cancer Coalition — Pittsburgh Chapter
Designation: Pittsburgh, PAThe NOCC Pittsburgh Chapter was close to Laura’s heart. This local chapter provides education, awareness, and support for ovarian cancer patients and families in the Pittsburgh area. When you donate through the NOCC website, please designate your gift to the Pittsburgh Chapter to ensure your contribution supports the local chapter that supported Laura.
The NOCC funds community outreach, survivor programs, and the annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer in cities across the country.
Donate to NOCC — Designate PittsburghAllegheny Health Network — Ovarian Cancer Research
Designation: Ovarian Cancer ResearchThe doctors and cancer care team at AHN kept Laura alive for years after her diagnosis. Allegheny Health Network’s cancer research programs in Pittsburgh are advancing treatment and giving patients more time with the people they love. When you donate, please designate “Ovarian Cancer Research” under “Other” to direct your gift to ovarian cancer studies at AHN.
Donate to AHN — Ovarian Cancer ResearchOvarian Cancer Research
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
Beyond the featured Pittsburgh chapter above, NOCC’s national programs raise awareness, promote education, and fund initiatives to improve the overall survival rate for women with ovarian cancer. Designate “Pittsburgh, PA” to support the local chapter.
ovarian.org/get-involved/donateOvarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)
The largest global organization dedicated to ovarian cancer research. OCRA funds scientific research grants, advocates for federal research funding, and supports patients and families.
ocrahope.org/donateTarget Ovarian Cancer
The UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity working to improve early diagnosis, fund life-saving research, and provide support for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
targetovariancancer.org.uk/donateCancer Research & Treatment
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The federal government’s principal agency for cancer research supports clinical trials, lab research, and training programs. Gifts to the NCI Gift Fund go directly to cancer research.
cancer.gov — NCI Gift FundAmerican Cancer Society
Funds cancer research, provides 24/7 patient support, offers rides to treatment, lodging during treatment, and a cancer helpline. One of the largest cancer-fighting organizations in the world.
donate.cancer.orgCancer Research Institute
The world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to immunotherapy research — harnessing the immune system’s power to fight cancer. Funds scientists and clinical trials worldwide.
cancerresearch.org/donateLIVESTRONG Foundation
Provides free cancer support services including navigation, fertility preservation, and financial assistance. Helps people manage their lives during and after treatment.
livestrong.org/donatePatient Support Organizations
CancerCare
Provides free counseling, support groups, educational workshops, and financial assistance for anyone affected by cancer. Your donation funds professional oncology social workers.
cancercare.org/donateCancer Support Community
The largest professionally-led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. Offers support groups, counseling, education, and healthy lifestyle programs at no cost to participants.
cancersupportcommunity.org/donatePatient Advocate Foundation
Helps patients navigate insurance hurdles, access care, and manage the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. Provides case managers and copay relief programs.
patientadvocate.org/donateCenter for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE)
Please consider registering as an organ donor. You can also make a monetary contribution to support CORE’s mission of saving lives through organ and tissue donation.
core.org — Contributions