Our Impact
Latinas Contra Cancer
Latinas Contra Cancer addresses some of the root issues of cancer-care disparity–prevention, intervention and support. This is made possible through education, awareness, access to quality care and research. Our grant helped to fund full-time navigators for consistent client support and went toward the emergency fund for urgent needs like transportation and food. Additionally, the funding strengthened health education outreach and support groups.
MiDe Study
The MiDe Study, conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, focuses on developing an early detection method for ovarian cancer using a simple blood test. This groundbreaking research aims to identify molecular markers that signal the presence of the disease at its earliest stages. The ultimate goal is to improve early diagnosis, enhance treatment outcomes, and significantly increase survival rates for women facing ovarian cancer.
Tina's Wish
We helped fund the 2022 Consortium Grant, a groundbreaking initiative where multiple institutions collaborated on a unique project focused on the early detection of ovarian cancer. This collaborative effort integrated different functional and technical approaches, combining expertise and resources to advance the development of innovative diagnostic tools. The goal was to enhance early detection methods, ultimately improving patient outcomes and providing new avenues for ovarian cancer research and treatment strategies.
Canary Foundation
The Canary Center at Stanford is a world-class research facility dedicated to cancer early detection programs. Their mission is to discover and implement minimally invasive diagnostic and imaging strate-gies for the detection and prognostication of cancers at early, curable stages. We specifically donated to fund their study on ovarian cancer.
Bay Area Cancer Connections
BACC's mission is to support anyone affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services that inform and empower. They offer patient and family support in a safe and welcoming environment and provide a range of services including support groups, counseling, a wig and bra boutique, wellness classes, expansive medical research services and a Resource Center.
Cancer Care Point
Cancer Care Point is dedicated to assisting patients, family members and caregivers from the cancer diagnosis through survivorship—every step of the journey—through their services, all of which are free of charge. They have a multitude of support offerings including counseling, exercise & movement classes as well as support and expressive art groups.
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
We are proud to be a Community Partner with OCRA, the largest private funder of ovarian cancer research. Through this partnership, we have helped fund three distinct research projects aimed at developing a reliable early detection test. OCRA is also the only ovarian cancer-dedicated voice on Capitol Hill, advocating for substantial federal research funding from the National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense, and supporting health policies that benefit patients and survivors.