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9 people are interested
HELP FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY CA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION
ORGANIZATION: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
For 25 years, the mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition has been to save lives by fighting tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer, and to improve the quality of life for Survivors.
More than 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and over 14,000 women die from the disease. There is currently no early detection test for ovarian cancer. The Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer. Until there is a screening test, the key to early diagnosis is awareness.
Through national programs and local NOCC initiatives, the NOCC's goal is to educate communities and increase awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. The NOCC also provides information to assist newly-diagnosed patients, hope to Survivors, and support to caregivers. The NOCC is also committed to the advancement of ovarian cancer research.
Our programs are possible only with the help of our staff and volunteers from communities nationwide. Please join us so that we can make a difference in the lives of women, families and communities touched by ovarian cancer.
More opportunities with National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Location:
12221 Merit Drive #1950, DALLAS, TX 75251, US
Mission Statement
To fight tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and caregivers
Description
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and supporting ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers across the country. Since 1991, we have been educating communities from coast to coast about ovarian cancer and supporting survivors and caregivers of ovarian cancer.
For more than 31 years, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has been at the forefront of ovarian cancer advocacy, providing critical support and resources to those affected by this devastating disease. With a regional approach covering the entire United States, we strive to ensure that anyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer has the programs, tools, and resources to survive and thrive. We are here for survivors and caregivers, reducing barriers to care and providing support regardless of their status or other identities.
Ovarian cancer as a disease may know no bounds, but credible disease information, programs, and resources do. Patients report difficulties in finding understandable information, and many experience significant barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. The stress and anxiety related to these disparities can lead to poor health outcomes, and with nearly 80% of patients diagnosed in later stages due to a lack of an effective early detection test, more needs to be done to reduce barriers to care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
23120 Alicia ParkwayMission Viejo, CA 92692
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Networking
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Project Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Whatever time you can offer!