Ovarian Cancer Project

What Ovarian Cancer Project does

The Ovarian Cancer Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Williamsville, New York, that serves gynecologic cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers across the Western New York region. Its mission is to educate the public on symptoms and risk factors of ovarian, endometrial, uterine, and cervical cancers and to deliver free supportive services to those affected. The organization is small, with 5 employees on staff, and operates from a single PO Box mailing address without a publicly disclosed head office or government funding.

Its core service portfolio consists of free, recurring survivor programs: monthly Gynecologic Cancer Survivor Support Group meetings, an Annual 3-Day Survivor Retreat at Asbury Retreat Center, the Woman to Woman peer-mentoring program, Comfort & Hope Totes care packages, Patient Advocacy, weekly Chair Yoga & Meditation sessions via Zoom, and Community Medicine and Coffee Talk sessions. Education is delivered through a dedicated clinical-trial finder (powered by Carebox Health) and awareness content for ovarian, endometrial, uterine, and cervical cancers. Fundraising is driven by community events such as the annual Empowering Steps Walk, the WNY Wheels 4 Teal Car Show, and the Geranium Sale, supported by recurring event sponsors including Natera, Ingram Micro, Krolick's BBQ, Webster's Bistro & Bar, River Ratz Car Club, and Fatte G's Pizzeria.

The business model is donation-dependent: the organization generates no service revenue, charges nothing to participants, and states explicitly that it receives no government funding. Funding flows through individual donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3)), corporate sponsorships, community fundraisers, legacy giving, and percentage-of-sale partnerships such as Embrace The Difference. Strategic positioning is anchored by its 2012 Community Partner Member status with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRA), and it is the only identified regional specialist offering this combined set of free survivor programs in Western New York.

Name

Ovarian Cancer Project

Legal name

Ovarian Cancer Project

Website

https://ovariancancerproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ovarian Cancer Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2012 that delivers free education, support groups, retreats, and mentoring to gynecologic cancer survivors, families, and caregivers in the Western New York region, funded entirely by donations and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Gynecologic Oncology & Women’s Cancer Centers (HLAFAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women's Health & Life-Stage Wellness Education (Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause) (EDAAAHAI), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Gynecologic cancer education
• Survivor support programs
• Patient advocacy services
• Community health awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) designated private nonprofit that relies entirely on donations from individuals, corporations, and community members. Donations are tax deductible and represent the primary funding source.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through community fundraising events including walks, car shows, volleyball tournaments, and geranium sales. These events support operational costs and program services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ovarian Cancer Project provides free education, awareness, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with ovarian, endometrial, uterine, cervical, and other gynecologic cancers, and their families, in the Western New York region. Core offerings include monthly survivor support groups, an annual multi-day survivor retreat, peer mentoring, patient advocacy, comfort care packages, virtual wellness programming, and disease-specific educational resources, funded entirely through donations and community fundraising events.

Product overview

The Ovarian Cancer Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012, providing education, awareness, and supportive services for ovarian cancer and all gynecologic cancers. The organization offers a portfolio of support services including monthly Gynecologic Cancer Survivor Support Group meetings, an Annual 3-Day Survivor Retreat, Comfort & Hope Totes, the Woman to Woman Mentoring Program, Chair Yoga & Meditation sessions, Patient Advocacy, and Community Medicine and Coffee Talk. Education initiatives include a Clinical Trial Finder tool and general Education & Awareness Programs covering ovarian, endometrial, uterine, and cervical cancers. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual Empowering Steps Walk, Geranium Sale fundraiser, and the WNY Wheels 4 Teal Car Show. The organization is a Community Partner Member of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRA) and receives support from partners including Ingram Micro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gynecologic Cancer Survivor Support Group Monthly in-person peer support meetings for individuals diagnosed with ovarian, endometrial, cervical, or other gynecologic cancers, providing emotional support and community connection. Free of charge.
• Annual 3-Day Survivor Retreat Multi-day immersive retreat at Asbury Retreat Center providing survivors with rest, reflection, and community connection. Provided free of charge.
• Comfort & Hope Totes Care packages containing comfort items and educational/support resources distributed to gynecologic cancer patients during treatment.
• Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Peer mentoring initiative that pairs gynecologic cancer patients with survivor mentors for one-on-one support throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Chair Yoga & Meditation with Irene Weekly virtual chair yoga and meditation sessions delivered via Zoom for cancer survivors and caregivers, focused on gentle movement and mindfulness.
• Patient Advocacy Advocacy services that help gynecologic cancer patients navigate their healthcare journey, including access to information, resources, and clinical trial pathways.
• Community Medicine and Coffee Talk Community discussion sessions combining healthcare education with informal social connection for survivors, families, and caregivers.
• Clinical Trial Finder Online tool that helps gynecologic cancer patients find and access clinical trial opportunities, delivered through a partnership with Carebox Health.
• Education & Awareness Programs Educational resources and awareness content covering ovarian, endometrial/uterine, cervical, and general gynecologic cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, and personal stories of treatment and hope.
• Empowering Steps Walk Annual 1-mile community walk supporting individuals and families affected by gynecologic cancers; includes opening ceremony, group photo, basket raffle, lunch, and prize drawings.
• WNY Wheels 4 Teal Car Show Community car show raising awareness for ovarian cancer; features dash plaques, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, trophies, live DJ music, and door prizes; $20 vehicle registration.
• Geranium Sale Annual geranium sale fundraiser offering presale orders and a designated pickup day; proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Project programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012The Ovarian Cancer Project has been a proud Community Partner Member of OCRA since 2012. This partnership connects the organization to a broader network of ovarian cancer advocates and resources.
• Ingram MicrominorOthersIngram Micro generously supports the mission of the Ovarian Cancer Project as a corporate supporter.
• Embrace The DifferenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner$10-$30 of every purchase is donated to the charity of choice. Embrace The Difference allows customers to select WNY Ovarian Cancer Project as their designated charity.
• NateracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNatera serves as the Presenting Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Empowering Steps, Empowering You walk event, supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.
• Krolick's BBQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKrolick's BBQ provides lunch sponsorship for the Empowering Steps walk event.
• Webster's Bistro & BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebster's Bistro & Bar provides lunch sponsorship for the Empowering Steps walk event.
• River Ratz Car ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRiver Ratz Car Club partners with the Ovarian Cancer Project for the WNY Wheels 4 Teal Car Show to drive awareness for ovarian cancer.
• Fatte G's PizzeriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFatte G's Pizzeria partners with the Ovarian Cancer Project for the WNY Wheels 4 Teal Car Show event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bright Pink: A nonprofit focused on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. Comparable in delivering education, risk-awareness programming, and survivor support resources.
• Support Connection: A regional nonprofit offering free support services to women affected by breast and ovarian cancer, including support groups, peer counseling, and educational programs. Closely comparable service mix and nonprofit model, though serving a different region.
• Tigerlily Foundation: A national women's cancer nonprofit focused on education, awareness, and support programs for young women facing breast and other cancers. Comparable in mission (education, survivorship support, advocacy) and community-led service delivery.
• Imerman Angels: A nonprofit providing one-on-one peer mentoring for cancer survivors and caregivers. Directly comparable to Ovarian Cancer Project's Woman to Woman mentoring program, with a similar service model and survivor-led approach.
• Cancer Hope Network: A nonprofit providing one-on-one peer support for cancer patients and caregivers through trained survivor volunteers. Comparable in offering free peer mentoring and emotional support programs to cancer survivors.
• Sharsheret: A national nonprofit supporting women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer through peer support, education, and community programs. Highly comparable in mission, service mix (mentoring, support groups, education), and survivor-focused model.
• Cervivor: A nonprofit dedicated to cervical cancer awareness, education, and survivor support. Highly comparable as a gynecologic-cancer-specific survivor support and education organization with a similar community-led service model.

Broad incumbents

• Foundation for Women's Cancer: The education and awareness arm of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, focused on gynecologic cancer education, survivorship, and provider resources. Directly comparable in education mission and gynecologic cancer focus.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA): The national advocacy and research organization for ovarian cancer. OCRA is a direct comparitor in mission (education, advocacy, research funding) and is also the parent Community Partner of Ovarian Cancer Project, making it the most strategically comparable peer.
• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC): A national nonprofit focused on ovarian cancer awareness, education, and survivor support programs. Operates with broader geographic reach than Ovarian Cancer Project and offers similar support, education, and awareness services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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