Ovarian Cancer Connection

As a board member, I can see first hand the good that this organization does. It not only supports women who are affected by this disease, but it has an active outreach program to provide education on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

I have been involved with the Ovarian Cancer Connection for over 20 years. On Christmas Eve this year my Grandma K. passed away from Ovarian Cancer. This will be 40 years that she has been gone. I can now reflect on all the improvements that have been made since my Grandma's diagnosis. I have learned so much about Ovarian Cancer & it has helped me to be proactive with my own body.

I was diagnosed last year with cancer and without their help I would never been able to get to my treatments. I had always looked out for the kind words and inspirational words that they gave. I am very very grateful for them and always will be.

This organization is very helpful. I have yet been able to attend a support group meeting due to getting treatment or having doctor appointments. I'm hoping to in the near future for sure.

I joined the Board to be able to give back and share my experiences with other women dealing with Ovarian Cancer. It has been a great experience. An amazing group of women. Our fund raisers raise money to help women in our community get to and from their appointments. We are raising awareness of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. It is extremely important work that is done with such care and understanding.
Devanie Doran

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and started chemo about a month before the Covid pandemic. In that most frightening and overwhelming time, Gini & the Ovarian Cancer Connection offered an unbelievable amount of care, support, and resources to help me. From selecting a wig that was exactly like the hair I would eventually lose, to Reiki and massages, and a wonderful support group, they made a great difference. I felt seen and cared for, and I will forever be grateful. Truly an amazing group!

A very dear friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few years ago. Unable to work, she faced several challenges as a single mom during her journey with cancer. Once the OCC received a referral from her physician, transportation assistance was set up and she never had to worry again about missing a treatment. Kris

Three years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The Ovarian Cancer Connection helped me with gas gift cards to get to alle my Dr appts and chemo appts and the many blood draws in-between all that. That was a great help but even more it was the caring notes that came with every card. Those kind words were so uplifting to me. This is a wonderful organization!!! Also I'm now cancer free

Hats Off to a Great Bunch of Loving People at the OCC.
Thanks to the organization that has helped me through my time with ovarian Cancer.
The Kind Words , Cards and Help getting me connected with Food and Gas Cards .
I always enjoy the sweet voice mail from Gini and the encouraging cards.
The OCC Dinner was delicious and it felt nice to be Recognized.
Thank You for all You do !

I have been volunteering for the OCC walks as long as I can remember. They always have a great turnout and many people are generous with their donations to help this cause. All money stays local and is used to help ladies currently undergoing treatment.

As a board member I see the heart and passion this group puts into serving our ladies. The goal is to make those fighting his disease as easy as we can help make it. The events are spectacular and the caring nature is contagious. Proud to be a part of it!

I have been a part of this amazing non-profit for many years now, not only as a board member but as a twenty- year survivor of Ovarian Cancer. Their passion and mission of educating and raising awareness to the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer to the community is so very important and much needed. I have the privilege of serving on the Outreach Committee and going out to Health Fairs, etc. and sharing this mission with others. They are so committed to helping the ladies in NW OH and SE MI through their Financial Assistance Program where they offer gasoline cards to help with patient transportation, utility bills and a wealth of support and encouragement. We are so fortunate to have an organization like the Ovarian Cancer Connection in the Toledo area.

My wife and I have been associated with the OCC since 2017, when she was 1st diagnosed. Gini and her group has been with us every step of the way on our journey. Tina passed away 11/20/21, and I will forever be thankful and supportive of the OCC for all that they did for us and all others. Doug

OCC has taught me so much about ovarian cancer which is a terrible disease. I have been fighting this for almost 3 years. I have received gas cards from them to help pay for the many doctor/treatment appointments I have. They help in whatever way they can both physically & emotionally. Everyone is a volunteer, no one takes a salary. Shows the dedication this organization has to the patients. I am so thankful for all of them.

Thank you to Ovarian Cancer Connection for all the help you've provided for me & my family while going thru treatment & the past almost 10yrs of support thru both my diagnoses. Not only have you provided gas cards to get me to treatment you've provided much much more! I've seen you go above & beyond for all your ladies. You've also help fill a gap in my journey by provided so much love, support, guidance, consult & providing in ever way you can to fill our needs. I'm also forever grateful of the relationships that been developed over the years meeting surviors friends at events who understand what I'm going thru. The support from you all has always been endless, for that I thank you allv for the bottom of my heart! All of you volunteers always put us ladies first & go the extra mile in ever way! Thank you for everything! I love the compassion of every single volunteer I've met over the years! Much love thanks from myself & my team Rhes Warriors ������������

The ongoing written emotional support and outreach from OCC has meant a lot to my mother. This has helped her to not feel as lonely in her cancer fight. Also, the gas cards gifts has relieved some financial stress for all the required medical appointments she has endured. Keep up the great work. Thank you

The OCC provides a wonderful service to our communities and individuals. They help with gas money to Dr appointments and any travel for ovarian cancer treatments. I have found them the most compassionate and caring individuals. Their support is an asset to the local communities and very valuable to enhance the quality of life for ovarian cancer patients.

OCC is led by a caring, dedicated, selfless group of individuals, committed to help lighten the fear of this disease through education and lessen the financial burden, for those in need, who are faced with multiple months of traveling to and from treatments. OCC is there providing information, support and reassurance during an extremely frightening time in these women’s lives! And, having every dollar remain local to those they serve is a tremendous asset, as well.

An amazing organization run by the most caring individuals. Proud to be a part of this important cause.

The Ovarian Cancer Connection is reaching so many women in our area! They are always there to help and support those who need it most. We are very lucky to have them in our community.

Great proactive effort to increase awareness of ovarian and other gynecological cancers and in offering financial assistance to ladies who need a hand up. Leadership is first class!

I have been fighting ovarian cancer for over a year and a half. Since day one Ovarian Cancer Connection has been there for both emotional support and financial support in the form of gas cards. My treatments are a 30 minute drive from my house. The money they provide helps with getting me to my appointments. The emotional & educational support is amazing. The outreach to the individuals as well as the community to teach everyone the signs of cancer, make them aware of help available to them, and if need, just talk to someone is so much appreciated. By sharing what I have learned from them, others have been made aware of what to watch for in their bodies. 100% of contributions go back into the community to help those in need. The volunteers are wonderful and just that, Volunteers! I am so grateful for the Ovarian Cancer Connection.

The Ovarian Cancer Connection Provides much needed awareness Of this silent killer by educating Not only the public but Also through important guest speaker programs for medical students as well. They have expanded their scope to Include all gynecological cancers in both financial support and support group services.
The entire board, including our awesome leader Gini, are completely volunteer, Receiving no compensation for their time.

This organization does so much good for women of Northwest Ohio in fighting gynecological cancers. I am proud to contribute to this organization by keeping the website (http://ovarianconnection.org) updated with the latest news, information and fundraising efforts.

What a terrific non-profit. They have helped and continue to help so many in the community!

In our time of the most need Ovarian Cancer Connection was here to help. What a wonderful caring organization who made a positive difference in our hardest time of need.

Helpful and kind I was happy to be on the receiving end!

The OCC conducts their nonprofit organization with the upmost integrity and honor. They provide a service that is invaluable to the women who find themselves facing the devastating circumstances of gynecological cancer. I have the opportunity to work closely with this organization in a volunteer capacity. I am constantly amazed on how dedicated and effective this organization is in spreading awareness and educating our community about ovarian and other gynecological cancers.

The Ovarian Cancer Connection is a wonderful organization that helps those of us dealing with the awful disease. They offer and share opportunities with us to help us to live our best lives. Whether it’s meetings, seminars or social settings they make us the priority. The volunteers know how debilitating and lonely this disease is and with Covid it is even more isolating. I know with confidence that if I need help or have a question, that I can find compassion and understanding. I appreciate the OCC and all the wonderful work they do for those of us dealing with cancer.

I connected with Gini at OCC after a cancer surgery. I had shared with her that I had been let go by my employer. She was so supportive! I felt as if I add someone "on my side". I am traveling for treatment & OCC is helping so much with gas cards. With both my husband & myself off work, for an extended time, it has lifted some of the burden off our shoulders. Thank you SO MUCH GINI AND OCC! YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED!!!!

Gini is such an inspiring and hard working woman! Her work and dedication to the OCC, the women battling ovarian cancer and the survivors is so genuine. She puts so much heart behind the organization. It helps so many women all over the city get through daily life while fighting for their lives. Truly one of the NW Ohios gem non profit organizations

When my wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer they were willing to help us anyway they could without a bunch of hassle.

The help comes just when needed. Several areas of the ovarian cancer connection, is there for many different needs and a multipurpose source in one. If they don't know then they will get back with you on an answer. Thank you Ovarian cancer connection.

I am very proud to be a board member of this fantastic non-profit organization that benefits so many women of NW Ohio and SE Michigan with gynecological cancers. My wife and I were voted in as board members in early 2019 and it's been a very busy fund-raising year so far. We love that 100% of the income goes to this non-profit and all of the volunteers and board members are not paid a cent for their tremendous efforts.

I am so proud of this organization. I have a volunteer at many of their events and have watched them grow throughout the years. I've also heard that if anybody needs to get to a doctor's appointment and they cannot get there by their selves that a board member is more than happy to make sure that they get to their appointment

The Ovarian Cancer Connection is run by the most caring individuals around. I was shocked to find out that not one of the members of this organization draws a salary. All of the money they raise goes back to the women in the community that are battling this terrible illness. You don't find that with other non-profits. Genuine, caring people that dedicate their lives and time to helping support local women.

The ovarian Cancer Connection is terrific! The support that they offer to those fighting or who have fought and their families is beyond standard. They go above and beyond what you would expect a non profit to do. Providing help financially , with the help of donations, to patients and families or pointing them in the direction of people who may be able to help and aide them. This organization becomes your family. They will do anything they can to help you.

My cousin has had at least 2 occurances of this horrible disease. She has always been treated with the utmost polteness and care. We have all walked the walk.

I have only been volunteering for the OCC for the past couple years. Once I found out what an awesome connection this group is for women fighting this horrible disease, I was emotionally taken in. Not only do they help women who have been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer but any type of Gynecologic Cancer. It amazes me that all funds raised go directly to help and support the women who have been diagnosed. What an awesome awesome group. Thank you OCC for all you do to help women out.

My experience with OCC has been very rewarding. We provide education, awareness and outreach regarding Ovarian Cancer. I am a survivor, and now a board member and trying to do my part for this organization that serves NW Ohio and SE Michigan.
We are working hard to get the word out to providers, hospitals and outreach centers. We have a financial assistance program that was started about 4 years ago that has been highly utilized for items like gas cards to assist women get to treatment centers. We also help with utilities, medication, food, or other related items,
Our executive director, who was one of the founders has been very passionate about our cause and has provided great leadership. Our board members are also very passionate due to their own experiences with ovarian cancers\, either as survivors, or family members of women who have been affected by ovarian cancer. Our executive director, president and board members volunteer their time to complete the mission of the OCC. They are not paid for their work.
Most recently, we've opened our second location in Fremont, Ohio. It was started by survivors in the local area.
The Charity Navigator program has awarded us a 5 star rating two years in a row as a nonprofit organization. We provide advocacy in Washington DC to obtain funding to continue on with our mission. OCC has many events during the year for fundraising, such as our annual walk, golf tournament, volleyball tournament, and glow bicycle ride. We also have an annual survivor luncheon to get survivors and friends together for an afternoon of food, fun, and relaxation. To provide awareness we "turn the town teal" by placing teal ribbons throughout local communities during the month of September.
I am proud to be a member of this organization- the Ovarian Cancer Connection.
Joan M Drzewiecki

Kudos to the Ovarian Cancer Connection for raising awareness and funds for this sneaky disease!

The OCC has brought so much information about ovarian and cervical cancer to our city. Their dedication to the women suffering from this horrible disease is nothing short of amazing. It is truly a humbling experience to volunteer with them.

I have been volunteering with the OCC for many years; mostly with the walk. It is amazing to see the support provided to the survivors and family members. They need that support so much. And support they get ... and not just emotional but also financial. The Board members are such a blessing, they work so diligently and no one takes a salary. A wonderful organization.

What a great nonprofit! While some organizations split their profits between salaries, research, and other outlets, the Ovarian Cancer Connection donates all profits to women in NW Ohio who are receiving treatment for Ovarian, Cervical and Gynecological Cancer. With gas cards to get them them to appointments and treatments, or even assistance with bills and phones, the monies that come go directly back into the community we love.

I am so proud to be a board member for the OCC. I became involved because a couple of people close to me were diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our board is made of up a variety of individuals, survivors, daughter of mothers who have lost their battles, and those who are just deeply passionate about the cause. Our board members are non-paid, active working board members dedicated to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, the early warning signs, and to also support those with the disease. Our financial assistance program has help many ladies with prescriptions, utility bills, and gas cards to get them to and from treatment. It is so rewarding to be able to help these ladies as they are going through probably the most difficult thing in their life. The Ovarian Cancer Connection is truly a great organization with a great mission.

Amazing group!!! They do so much for the woman! The most important thing is the money raised goes directly to help these woman with their care and living expenses. They go out of their way to give them rides and most of all the emotional support is exceptional!

❤️As a volunteer photographer for the Ovarian Cancer Connection events, I have been overwhelmingly amazed and blessed to watch the depth of love, action, passion, and commitment given to each and every woman who is struggling with ovarian cancer and who is a survivor of ovarian cancer by this organization. They are very well known in our community. Physicians and nurses know to reach out to the Ovarian Cancer Connection for their patients. There is not one staff member who receives one penny for the incredible and compassionate work that they do. This is a nonprofit organization that truly reflects the very character of Jesus Christ himself. They give everything and expect nothing in return ❤️

OCC is such a wonderful organization! When in town, I love doing the “walks” in memory of a dear friend and mother who passed way too soon, but left such a beautiful legacy! I always share OCC’s information posts. It’s so important!thank you for all you do for those affected and their families!

Ovarian Cancer Connection is an awesome program. They have helped me through some tough times during my ongoing battle with ovarian cancer for almost 3 years. The staff is all volunteers. All monies that are donated 100% stays in NW Ohio, SE Michigan.

The OCC is on the leading edge of research for a cure. Their leaders, including their President, do not take a salary from donations like most organizations. The OCC, like Ovarian Cancer, is a ‘silent’ voice in the noise of more visible organizations and fund raising efforts across the country... yet impacts young and old alike! Join us in the FIGHT to end this silent killer and come out to support the first annual Mary Lou Davis Memorial Glow Roll on August 4, 2018!

Profits raised help local women. You can actually see your money at work.

Excellent work throughout the Toledo community. Keep up the good work OCC!

When I was at my weakest, Ovarian Cancer Connection was there for me, just like they are for so many women in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with the same struggles. I have seen so many women helped by this organization in the most important ways possible. They offer financial support when it is most needed. They offer emotional support, awareness and so much more. I have never seen an organization that was more generous and sincere in their efforts! The fact that each staff member is a volunteer is unheard of in our society! 100% of the profits go to assisting those who need it most!

Awesome organization with volunteers that are passionate about the cause. Their fund-raising events are fun, inspirational and promote education/learning about the impact that ovarian cancer has on the lives of many women.

I have watched over the past 9 years OCC grow and provide assistance to so many women. When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 35 I did not know where to turn or what to do. The emotional support I received and still receive from this organization keeps me going. We fight to raise awareness and find a cure

This organization is AMAZING. We lost both my Mother and my Sister to Ovarian Cancer so our family has played an active part in the annual walks as well as fund raisers for years. This organization is the most GIVING organization I have ever been connected with and I am proud to be a volunteer every year. From giving gas cards to those who don't have $$ for gas to get to appointments, to helping with utility bills for those who must make the difficult decision to pay for utilities or buy their prescription meds. We volunteer and stay connected because Ovarian Cancer in hopes of someday finding a cure for this ugly disease so our women old and young never have to deal with it. The OCC is an intricate organization of people who truly CARE about others and their quality of life while dealing with this horrible disease and most definitely deserve this FIVE STAR rating.

What a great group of people! I have attended the OCC monthly meetings for several months now and what a support it has been to my recovery. What great joy to hear all the remarkable stories from survivors and what an eye-opening to hear from others who are still struggling. Makes me so thankful that I have been lucky with no returns of cancer. The information that is shared between us is so helpful....ranging from remedies to help with neuropathy to what is available to us such as clinical trials. Hearing about the newest news of the research that is being done and the education out there about Ovarian Cancer is so encouraging to our spirit and our inner strength. Friendships have been made and isn't that what life is all about.....supporting each other and celebrating with each other!

We first became aware of the Ovarian Cancer Connection when our daughter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The information and support for her and the family was invaluable. They give so much help in the small ways that are sometimes forgotten like transportation to Doctors appointments, help with bills if they need some financial aid and even someone to listen when you need a friendly ear. There is much more that they do, but I think these small personal things do so much to lift the spirits of the people fighting this disease.

They are al2ays 2illingbto help a gynecological cancer patient even withbthehe tiniest of things such as a ride to the grocery store! They are mord than willing to step in and help AND all donations gonto help patients not thecsalary of yhe dirdctor who i undrrstand did not take a salqry for over a year!!!!!!!

100% of the money raised stays local! The OCC is an ALL VOLUNTEER STAFF!

My friend Wally Kelly battled many years with OC. She lost her battle this past year. I still miss her so. I have pledged to help this wonderful organization. I'd like to have a group of walkers in a "WALK FOR WALLY"

I was SO devastated by the news of my cancer. I have always been health conscious and no one in my family had had cancer. The Ovarian Connection leader, Gini, let me sob my way through my story,never once making me feel like I was a negative person. It was my first chance to share deeply about everything. It changed the life I thought I was LOSING, into the knowledgeable FIGHTER I am today. The cancer has returned two more times in the last two years, she taught me to speak up and take part in my cancer treatment. We found a clinical trial through the U of Michigan that I start next week. I pray it leads to helping younger women in the future. I know OCC will be there. Joanne Arndt

Ovarian Cancer Connection is a loving grass roots group of people who are compassionate on educating women of all ages to be aware of the symptoms to watch for. Early detection is critical and when found early can be treated. The love and support given to those fighting the battle is simply amazing. FIGHTING CANCER is just not about PINK. It's also
about GETTING REAL ABOUT TEAL!

Their commitment to women with ovarian cancer is outstanding.

Thank you for all of the services you provided to our daughter during her struggle with ovarian cancer.

Great organization! I volunteered last year at the Ovarian Cancer Race/Walk - it was a humbling experience. I'll be there again this year.

I can not say enough great things about this organization! They have been a godsend to my family and I during this journey that I continue to fight. Very caring, compassionate, and supportive people!

I have been to your walk for the last 4 years. What great work you do for the community. I wish you the best of luck getting the word out there of all the things you do for women with ovarian cancer.

My family could never thank Ovarian Cancer Connection enough for all of their love and support during my moms battle with ovarian cancer. Everyone there is so caring and supportive and truly want to help everyone they can.

The Ovarian Cancer Connection is one of the most generous non-profits that I know of. During my ovarian Cancer treatments they gave me a gas card in efforts to offset some of the cost of getting to and from chemo. Then this year for Christmas I received a gift card for Kroger to help with the purchase of groceries during the holidays. Then they turn our town Teal every year in support of ovarian cancer. This is an awesome group of women that are doing awesome things to help people in need!

This is by far the BEST volunteer experience I've ever had -- and it's all because of the people at the top. Try it -- you'll like it!

This is an extraordinary group with a clear goal of providing support to those battling ovarian cancer, as well as promoting prevention awareness. They are making a lot of noise to bring attention to this silent killer.

The members of the OCC are truly dedicated to spreading the awareness of Ovarian Cancer. I knew little about the disease before coming into contact with the OCC, and since then have actually been able to partake in this process. I have only heard great things from the people they come into contact with, and have loved seeing the way they reach out to survivors. Never have I seen an awareness org. that is so dedicated to their focal group, and the involvement they have with survivors and those currently fighting ovarian cancer is absolutely outstanding. And, the events they put on are not only educational, but fun! They are sincerely in this for the cause, and nothing else.

Thank you for your commitment to women with ovarian cancer.

I just don't know how to thank the OCC for what you have done for me. God has put angels on earth to help people like me. Although my cancer is not curable, I will spread the word around about the wonderful people at the OCC and how they help women in the Toledo area with ovarian cancer.

This is a charity that truly gives back!! They do wonderful things for woman with this disease for example they give them gift cards for food gas etc and they pay there living expenses! Talk about a charity that does good for the woman affected by this disease! With the OCC you really get to see where your money is going!

The Ovarian Cancer Connection truly cares about every woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer. They are dedicated and hard working individuals who makes it their mission to inform women and men about the warning signs of ovarian cancer.

Recently, the OCC received a letter from a local physician who wrote the following.
Since their inception, the OCC has vigorously campaigned for improved awareness and education and their efforts have resulted in earlier detection and prevention of ovarian cancer. I cannot emphasize how valuable the OCC has been in providing education, moral support and financial assistance to countless ovarian cancer patients. With the cooperation of the Ovarian Cancer Connection, Gynecologic Oncologists and oncology research centers, we have the potential to save many more lives in the future. It is my hope that you help support this very important organization.

I am a 20 year ovarian cancer survivor myself and, they are great at reaching out and supporting survivors and those who are going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. OCC provides gas cards, helps with bills or transportation to the doctor office. They are great. They are better than the American Cancer Society.

I am very proud to be a founding board member of this organization. We have grown significantly over the years but have never lost our mission to support women with ovarian cancer and educate the community about this disease.