Programs

  • Ovarian Cancer Research Grants

    ResearchMOCA is a leader in private nonprofit funding for ovarian cancer research. We provide research grants through three separate grantmaking mechanisms. The first is for investigators in Minnesota working on ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer research. We conduct a competitive grant making process which includes a stringent review by both national expert scientific researchers and consumers to select the most impactful projects. In 2024, MOCA provided six grants to Minnesota-based researchers for ovarian cancer research projects totaling $600,000. In 2024, MOCA awarded one grants of $100,000 to one national researcher for an early detection research project. With funds raised by the Any Mountain trek to Mt. Everest, MOCA provided $10,000 each to 4 national cancer centers and $46,000 in per patient reimbursements for 92 eligible patients to expand access to an ovarian cancer surgical prevention trial.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $789.5K

  • Ovarian Cancer Awareness Initiatives

    Awareness and OutreachMOCA increased awareness about ovarian cancer and support for survivors through various public events in 2024 such as HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer, Tie it Teal with the Twins Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, Unleash the She 5k 10k Race, MOCA Lights the Night initiative (30 landmarks lit throughout Minnesota and beyond), 11 awareness initiatives, two membership meetings, two educational Living Well Meetings, Ovarian Cancer Survivor Family Picnic and Young Survivor Wellness Summit. MOCA has a strong media presence and placed 28 unique stories about ovarian cancer on local TV stations and in several print and digital outlets throughout Minnesota. MOCA events and media stories include information about ovarian cancer, its impact on women, families and the community- and ways to improve survival. MOCA produces a monthly MOCA Messenger newsletter and regular updates via email. Additionally, MOCA raises awareness about ovarian cancer through our social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $186.6K

  • Support for Ovarian Cancer Patients

    Patient and Caregiver SupportMOCA organizes a wide range of educational and support meetings for women and families impacted by ovarian cancer including: two membership meetings, two public education meetings, Ovarian Cancer Survivor Family Picnic, as well as three ongoing monthly support groups, monthly Walking Groups and a Young Survivor Wellness Summit. MOCA provides mentoring throughout their MOCA Mentor program and Men of MOCA mentor program. MOCA also provided website resources, critical one on one support to ovarian cancer survivors, families and caregivers via phone, email, and in person at our office 40 hours per week. In addition, MOCA provided Cares Kits full of comfort items for women with ovarian cancer and MOCA Dream Awards for women with ovarian cancer to realize dreams.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $191.3K