Our History

In the winter of 2002, two ovarian cancer survivors met over the internet and decided to meet for dinner as they both lived in Vancouver, Washington. Both were recovering from the effects of chemotherapy and both were looking for a way to use their slowly increasing energy toward helping women with this terrible diagnosis.

Instantly bonding over wine and a great Thai dinner, these two women started making plans. One was to organize a gynecologic cancer support group in the greater Vancouver area and the other was to start a local non-profit organization to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to support women with ovarian cancer and their families. This was to be an organization that was dedicated to helping women and the community with no paid administrators. Every penny was to go to this mission. This was our dream.

The dream came true! The support group is now going strong at Southwest Washington Medical Center and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington is thriving.

Continuing the work, we have found great satisfaction in spreading awareness of ovarian cancer through educating medical professionals and the public, providing support to women and their families and advocating at the legislative level for awareness and research funding.

Thanks to Southwest Washington Medical Center, our esteemed Board of Directors, our volunteers and contributors, we will continue to work hard for our community and keep our dream alive!