It’s been pretty inspiring knowing MOCC has touched the lives of so many women so quickly. Whether it be through the resources made known, the care packages provided or just the words of encouragement knowing there a many other women fighting this horrible disease, we’ve come a long way. I know my late cousin, Rhonda is looking down in amazement.
This organization is working so hard to help find a cure for MOC. Since its creation, you can be sure that those involved are doing all they can to keep alive the hope that the cure will be found. The founder of MOCC, Rhonda, was one of my dearest friends and her goal was to help as many women and their families as possible. While she is not here with us, we know that she would be proud of the work all of the volunteers behind the scenes are doing to keep the fight alive.
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This organization is a godsend to those women and their families that are enduring the journey of Mucinous ovarian cancer. The entire volunteer community that manages MOCC is truly dedicated to helping women battling this disease. From sending out care packages, gift cards for gas and meals, hosting fundraisers, offering counseling, valuable articles, all the way to funding research, this organization has maintained its dedication to supporting woman just as the founder and one of my dearest friends, Rhonda, had intended. She wanted all women who are traveling this rough road to have all the support that had she during her battle with MOC. I believe MOCC is a great organization and it is doing a marvelous service
MOCC provides education, support, and resources for women and families touched by this devastating disease. These tangible things equate to the intangible: hope. Hope is love. It is absolutely vital in battling the beast that is cancer. Thank you, MOCC, for battling alongside cancer warriors. Sincerely, a lymphoma (not MOC) cancer survivor who has lost too many loved ones to cancer.
Being diagnosed with cancer can be an overwhelming experience and MOC is a rare type of cancer - having the MOCC available as a credible source of information, support, and resources has been so very helpful in navigating this stressful journey. Its support of research for this rare cancer is also crucial for those waiting for more effective treatment options & a cure!
The support and educational resources this organization provides is OUTSTANDING! Having a Cancer diagnosis is already an
un-nerving experience. Finding out your diagnosis is a rare form of Cancer with limited access to resources is something no one wants to hear. This organization takes the unknowns out and gives you solid data, research information and provides support you can’t find otherwise!
Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition provides information and community to women with a very rare ovarian cancer. My daughter died of this cancer at only 19 years old. I didn't find this Facebook site until after she passed. This site provides information and support to women all over the world with this rare cancer.
MOCC is a compassionate and focused nonprofit supporting those affected by mucinous ovarian cancer. Through thoughtful care packages, MOCC brings comfort to newly diagnosed patients, while its strong community network offers connection and support during a difficult journey. The annual Rhonda's Award, named in memory of co-founder Rhonda, funds vital research to better understand and treat this rare cancer. MOCC continues to make a meaningful difference by combining advocacy, empathy, and hope.
It’s been pretty inspiring knowing MOCC has touched the lives of so many women so quickly. Whether it be through the resources made known, the care packages provided or just the words of encouragement knowing there a many other women fighting this horrible disease, we’ve come a long way. I know my late cousin, Rhonda is looking down in amazement.
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MOCC is truly unique in that it provides resources and imperative information to woman and their families that otherwise would not be found anywhere else. Mucinous ovarian cancer is so rare that those who are diagnosed are left to wonder where any support is. That is where MOCC comes in. From care packages to free second opinions this non profit sincerely wants to help.
The motivation, and thus, effort that the MOCC members put forth is tremendous and speaks as a testament to the love they had for Rhonda, as well as how strongly they feel about their desires not to see other families go through what she endured.
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This organization is 100% volunteer-based, but more importantly, is the heart and the drive the founding members have to finding a cure for such a terrible disease. MOCC was established as a result of the suffering of a phenomenal lady who will not ever be forgotten by anyone who knew her. Rhonda would be so proud and happy to witness the uplifting this organization has given to many others enduring what Rhonda was forced to. While steadfastly pursuing the daunting goal of finding a cure for this disease, MOCC has also supported many individuals and families with their daily suffering, offering encouragement and uplifting them with care packages. Very few organizations offer this type of diversity.
I have been involved with MOCC since the planning stages of this all-volunteer nonprofit. It is mission-driven and filled with people determined to find ways to treat and, eventually, find a screening test to prevent this disease. At a time when our world seems to be lacking in compassion and kindness, MOCC bucks the trend.
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MOCC is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to funding research on a rare type of cancer that claimed the life of a Michigan woman named, Rhonda, far too young. Her family and friends work tirelessly to raise money for grants, care packages for women fighting the disease, and to maintain a content-rich website. This is the only nonprofit organization worldwide that is focused on mucinous ovarian cancer.
SMK Beautification has been a sponsor of the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition since it was founded. We are very pleased with all this small group of volunteers does to keep this foundation up and running. They are very passionate in all they do for MOCC and in their work in hopes of finding a cure for Mucinous Ovarian Cancer.
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Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition provides information, care packages, names of highly qualified doctors, grants and more to those fighting MOC. We are a proud sponsor of this foundation and continue to support them year after year. We are honored to be part of their team.
MOCC was founded by my cousin, Rhonda Couch, (who lost her battle with this disease soon after). Rhonda’s sister, Shelley immediately took the reins to continue MOCC. This foundation is run by volunteers (family and friends of Rhonda’s). MOCC provides information on the disease, grants, referrals to qualified doctors, etc. It also provides care packages to those fighting to survive this terrible disease.
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MOCC is an amazing foundation that was founded by Rhonda Couch – who lost her battle with this disease not long after her and her sister, Shelley started it. Rhonda’s hope for MOCC was to provide others fighting this rare disease, along with their caregivers, information on the disease, grants, referrals to qualified doctors, etc. Also to give encouragement and providing care packages to those fighting to survive this terrible disease. MOCC is an amazing foundation consisting of Rhonda’s family and close friends that volunteer their time to keep MOCC running the way Rhonda hoped for.
Rhonda wanted others to be more knowledgeable, have the support, provide them with uplifting care packages to deal with the same terrible cancer as her. The volunteers have put in a lot of commitment to make sure this happens. Whether it's volunteering, donating, fundraising and getting more knowledgeable iinformation and grants, they put in their all. They all work hard in continuing Rhonda's dream of helping others......
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Such great information and support for this rare cancer. I found MOCC a great help when I was diagnosed this year. So comforting just even knowing such an organization exists and is fighting for improving our lives
Helping to find a cure for Mucinous Ovarian Cancer is an important objective of this great foundation. MOCC is a foundation created and ran by family and friends of the late founder, Rhonda Couch, who lost her battle to this disease. This wonderful group was formed, along with finding a cure, to help others that are battling this disease. They reach out, encourage, help, send care packages and anything else needed during (and after) these women are fighting MOC. This is a spectacular foundation. I am very happy to be a part of it.
This foundation is amazing!!! Although it is run by only a handful volunteers, they continue to build it more and more, year after year. MOCC provides care packages to those that are fighting to survive this rare disease. They are also encouraging and helpful. MOCC provides grants to doctors and researchers that are looking to find a cure for mucinous ovarian cancer.
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As a cancer fighter of leukemia, I understand how important it is to be able to reach out to groups that can give information, encouragement, etc. to someone that is devasted by the word 'cancer'. MOCC is an awesome group of volunteers that consists of family and friends of the founder, Rhonda Couch, who lost her fight just after MOCC was formed. They continue to build this foundation just as Rhonda would have wanted. They treat each woman that reaches out to them like family of their own with encouraging words, advise, care packages, etc. They are a major help to someone that is affected by this rare ovarian cancer.
MOCC continues to amaze and inspire me. The support of gift cards, speciality gifts and well wishes that are sent to women who are going through treatment is truly heartfelt. I am proud to be a volunteer for this wonderful non profit. I will continue to donate my time and talent to honor my dear friend Rhonda’s memory.
The dedication of the volunteers who run this non-profit is awe inspiring. They are tireless in their efforts to support those affected by this disease and in finding a cure!
This organization was very helpful with resources about my rare form of ovarian cancer. I was able to find which doctors could provide the best care and give the best second opinions. They also sent me a thoughtful gift as I was going through treatment that was very appreciated. I also appreciate that they are donating money to help fund research into mucinous ovarian cancer.
Recognizing the need for research into this rare ovarian cancer, the MOCC was founded by Rhonda Couch. Sadly, Rhonda lost her battle with mucinous ovarian cancer. However, in her memory, the work of the MOCC is carried on by a group of dedicated volunteers. Before her death, Rhonda realized that women suffering from this cancer need many kinds of support-emotional, mental and physical. As a result, the MOCC offers links to second opinions, individual and group counseling, art classes and information on diagnosis and treatment. Women can also receive “care packages” filled with lotions, chapstick, games, puzzles, candy, gift cards, mittens, hats and colorful pictures with messages of hope created by the youngest volunteers. The care packages are organized with an awareness of age and circumstances.
This wonderful charity deserves to be recognized!
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Having lost my beloved Mother and now a precious daughter to this “stealth cancer” I believe I am in a unique position to address the need for early detection, research, and support for women suffering from this rare cancer and for their families. MOCC does all of this and more. Following up Rhonda’s vision, they have identified women who have personal needs and provided care boxes to them. Educational opportunities, support groups, painting and drawing classes are all offered free of charge. The low but deadly incidence of this rare cancer means that money for research is scarce. MOCC is working hard to raise money for research grants. All of this is being accomplished by a dedicated, talented and committed staff of volunteers. In less than a year they have been unbelievably successful and with help from all of this is sure to continue.
A few of my favorite things about this nonprofit are as follows: It was started by our late founder, for nothing other than her desire to help others battling the same disease as herself. It is run by all volunteers. This nonprofit continues to grow allowing for new research to be done, in hopes of keeping other families from living with the devastating loss of those taken too soon by Mucinous Ovarian Cancer.
I’ve always been someone who donated to many nonprofit organizations but, I have never been involved, as I am with MOCC. What goes on behind the scenes is truly amazing. From the volunteers, to the care packages they send out not just locally but, all over the world has truly inspired me to want to do more than just donate. I want to be involved.
MOCC was started by my late sister, Rhonda, as she was battling a rare form of ovarian cancer. Despite every complication and challenge she faced during her year-long battle, Rhonda wanted to help other women. Myself and her loved ones wanted to fund research we hoped would save her life.
Sadly, Rhonda left this world just six weeks after the launch of MOCC. In her honor, we continue the fight. Every team member volunteers their time and talent. We work together to raise money for research, send care packages to women, connect women with second opinions, and much more. We encourage others to join us in this fight and help eradicate a disease that often strikes women young.
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This all-volunteer organization is so very dedicated to battling a rare form of ovarian cancer that took the life of the founder, Rhonda. In her honor, the team mobilizes family and friends to raise money and awareness. They send care packages out to women undergoing treatment, as well as maintain a comprehensive online Resource Center. The number one goal, however, is research. Together, they fund an annual research grant called, Rhonda's Award.
MOCC is a wonderful nonprofit. They have done amazing things in the 2 short years. The founder Rhonda Couch had a vision for awareness and researching this type of ovarian cancer. I look forward to the amazing things it does in honor of Rhonda.
I ran across Rhonda’s story and the coalition shortly after being diagnosed in 2020. I was looking for guidance and understanding of this rare Ovarian Cancer. Shelley and her team work tirelessly and she never fails to keep up with my journey by sending care packages and sharing medical information. I will continue to support and follow their mission.
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I became acquainted with this organization in August 2020 after being diagnosed with Mucinous Ovarian Cancer. I read Rhonda’s story and found they were also based in Michigan and we were able to share treatment information on a personal level. I have been following the goals they have accomplished in such a short time and have been on the receiving end of some of their efforts. Most recently, I had Hipec and MOCC sent me a care package with some unique and thoughtful items that everyone can use during Chemo treatment.
This non profit is extremely dedicated to their cause! Very well ran legitimate and above board. Very open with handling of funds and do what they say. Don't hesitate to support them!
MOCC does so much for there cause it's incredible. We use Amazon smile and also buy scrip to help support this cause. Such a Great organization.
Diagnosed June 2021 ovarian cancer
Told it was mucinous and was told incurable and unable to be put in remission
I have a lot of life left to live and ain’t giving up that’s easy!
We need more research and treatment plans for this!
Fantastic organisation that works very hard to raise awareness for.... and to help those affected by mucinous ovarian cancer.
They respond to questions very quickly and provide invaluable information and resources for this rare subtype of ovarian cancer.
This nonprofit provides care packages for women going through their battle with MOC. All items are donated by the volunteers of the coalition. Also, MOCC provides education and support for the patient and their families that need it at no cost. This coalition is a definite benefit for those who need support.
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Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition was started not only because of cancer but because Rhonda had a selfless heart. Her diagnosis of MOC in 2019 was something none of her family of friends could believe. After several surgeries and rounds of chemo, Rhonda knew she had to do something for all of the women she saw going through the same thing she was going through She saw they didn’t have the emotional, spiritual, mental, physical and financial support that she was so fortunate to have. Unfortunately, my dearest friend I had known almost my entire life, passed in October 2020, just one month after the launch of MOCC. She and her coalition have already provided support to others and will be providing grant money early next year. This is Rhonda’s legacy and one I am proud to support and be a part of.
My late stepdaughter started this foundation with hopes of helping other women with same type of ovarian cancer. Through her sister, cousins and friends they have been helping women through this disease. There webpage offer women advice from other doctors and contacts for different things they may need. They also do care packages for each person through website of different things they may need help with, whether it be gas cards or masks or different things they may need. It really is a wonderful foundation.
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I've learned so much through this organization, not only related to ovarian cancer itself, but also the people who have been touched by it and unique ways to support charities like MOCC. It is always a pleasure to be included in this group and the vision they hold.
My cousins started this organization after one of them was diagnosed with this horrific cancer. Knowing she didn’t have great odds, she still spent her time alive working to create this nonprofit and help others who come after her. They are both inspiring and it’s such a great way to honor Rhonda!
My daughter was diagnosed with Mucinous Ovarian Cancer in August, 2020. This has been a very traumatizing time for her, and she became active in participating in your charity. I read on Facebook where they sent victims gift bags, and I requested one for her prior to her going in for HIPec treatment. Shelley responded immediately and sent her one. Just knowing other people care and working for solutions was important for her. Bless you for what you do.
Rhonda was a very dear friend of mine who was diagnosed with Mucinous Ovarian Cancer in the fall of 2019. We were not aware of this rare cancer and found out that it represents only 3 to 4 % of ovarian cancer. Chemo treatments used for ovarian cancer are not as effective with patients that have MOC. Rhonda was always positive and often said how blessed she was to have the tremendous support system of family and friends. During her chemo treatments she was concerned when she saw women coming in so tired and drained or missing treatments because they couldn't make it in by themselves. She wanted to help them. She wanted to start a foundation. MOCC launched on September 17, 2020 with the goals to raise awareness of MOC, raise grant money for the much needed research, and to provide emotional and financial support to women with MOC. Sadly, we lost our gal Rhonda in Oct 2020, but we are determined to continue this foundation in her honor. Her fight is our fight.