I became involved with NOCC shortly after my ovarian cancer diagnosis 12 years ago. I continue to be impressed with the programs and services offered by NOCC and the ability to meet the changing needs of the ovarian cancer community. The support provided to survivors and caregivers, both in person and on-line, is incredible. As a volunteer and survivor, I am proud to be a part of this amazing organization.
I first got involved with NOCC (Chicago-Midwest Region) in 2011 after my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and my family participated in the annual walk. We continued to participate in some of the other activities they hosted and used their resources (Teal Totes, online resources, health and wellness fairs, seminars) whenever we needed them. The next year, I started volunteering and have been doing so since then (2012) because of my love for this organization, what it does, who it impacts, and how it has touched my entire family. Each year they have developed new programs to provide assistance to not just those diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but the caregivers and family members who are all part of the big picture. NOCC is always working to improve the lives of these people and to provide support in any way they can. Of course, what non-profit can survive without fundraising? None of them! NOCC hosts fundraisers that are truly fun (their annual walk, a Teal Lights cruise in Chicago, and more) and that money is turned around to use for all the programs they provide for the survivors and their families. NOCC will always be my top nonprofit!!
The NOCC is actually the best nonprofit I have ever worked with. Their passion for their mission coupled with the attentiveness of their volunteers and staff is outstanding. I got involved with the NOCC around 2016 with a simple ask as I was hosting a fundraiser and now, I lead the warm-up for the annual Boston Together in Teal event, and I am more involved than I ever thought I could be! I love working with the volunteers and teams and I have made some lifelong friends because of it. The NOCC is special. They are special, compassionate, and driven. I feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing organization.
The NOCC is an incredible organization. My Mom lost her battle with ovarian cancer almost 20 years ago but was involved with the NOCC during her battle. Over the past 20 years, the NOCC has continued to provide support to my family and so many women and families fighting ovarian cancer. I can't speak highly enough of this organization and am proud to volunteer with the organization and support its mission.
NOCC has been and continues to be an integral part of my life. I am a 5 year Ovarian Cancer Survivor. Upon my diagnosis, I was looking for a support group to help me guide through my journey with hope, encouragement and information. NOCC not only supported me but offered me a place where I can feel safe and not alone. Hearing from others facing similar challenges put my mind at ease. The simple act of sharing our stories made me feel uplifted and encouraged to live my life to the fullest. I have met wonderful women who I am blessed to call my Forever Teal Sister Friends. Together, we have formed a special bond of friendship and understanding. NOCC has provided me with this gift of friendship and so much more. Today, I am a mentor giving hope and support to my fellow Teal Sisters. It is about giving back and I am grateful to be able to provide the encouragement by sharing my story to give hope to others!
The NOCC has been a pillar of support to our family since my daughter’s diagnosis in 2015. They continue to expand their support services to those in treatment, those who are currently without disease, caregivers, and to those who are grieving loss of their loved ones. They are good stewards with their funding and they actively listen to their supporters to help provide services where services are lacking. We have built an NOCC family over the years and we enjoy giving back to the ovarian cancer community as much as we can!
I am a 20 (almost 21) year survivor. I had the pleasure of learning of this group several years ago. I have become a permanent fixture within the Pittsburgh Chapter. The group is AMAZING and truly supportive of each other. I feel like we are one big family! I look forward to gatherings, raising awareness and funds for this amazing group!
NOCC has been such an important part of our lives since 2014. My best friend/soul sister Kathy was diagnosed with Stage 3C OC. She had decided from the moment she was diagnosed she wanted to make a difference in the OC world. Kathy found NOCC and her life and all of ours in her care circle were forever changed for good. There are so many programs to support the survivors and caregivers. Kathy volunteered throughout and had such positive impact on other survivors. We are forever grateful to Vanda Soldati for all the love and support that continues til this day. We will some how always be apart of NOCC.
GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work!
CLOZTALK team
>> Jonny Imerman, co-founder
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. Fortunately, my Nurse Practitioner aggressively pursued diagnosis and got treatment for me. The night before my first surgery I saw a poster with the symptoms of ovarian cancer on it. That was the first time that I ever saw a list of these symptoms. I got involved with NOCC-CT in 2011 and have helped with two annual walks/run to raise money. I believe that my state chapter does a wonderful job of getting out the word about the symptoms of ovarian cancer...which is their primary mission. They participate in health fairs, man information booths at local community events, work with medical offices and women's health groups to provide information to women about the symptoms. I was Stage three by the time I was diagnosed. I believe that NOCC will help educate women and girls about the symptoms and their risk, helping to save many lives in the future.
My mother currently battling this devastating disease. I participate in the Pittsburgh chapter walk ever year. Think is a great organization that is not as highly recognized as it should be. Unfortunately some many signs of this disease go unnoticed until its too late and this org makes greats strides to try to create awareness
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition has a great network of chapters around the country and a Staff that is dedicated to the mission of education and awareness. The Teal Tote program has been an asset to the newly-diagnosed and also to those ACOS accredited hospitals. The Board of Directors is a dedicated and professional group that have been personally affected by ovarian cancer. I have been involved with NOCC for 10+ years and enjoy every day with the survivors, staff and volunteers!
Review from CharityNavigator
This is an awful disease and we need so much help because no one knows the symptoms. I went to five doctors before it even got diagsnoed and then it was too late! Women, wake up this is really really bad. My life is ruined because no one knows about this awful disease. NOCC does not do what is needed and don't waste your time with them. There is this board of people no one knows and they control everything! There was a really good Presdient we liked and and she left. There are so many Presidents like one every year.