Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

What Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation does

The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a Pennsylvania-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit, headquartered in Ardmore, PA, that has been operating continuously since its founding in 2000 by Adriana D'Alessandro (Sandy Rollman's sister) and oncology nurse Robin Cohen. Its mission is to advance ovarian cancer awareness, support patients and caregivers, and fund research, with all services delivered free of charge. The foundation serves four primary segments: diagnosed ovarian cancer patients, their families and caregivers, ovarian cancer researchers (with a preference for Pennsylvania-based applicants), and medical students and healthcare providers reached through medical-education programming.

The foundation's "products" are programs rather than technology: Survive & Thrive (monthly wellness-oriented support group underwritten by GSK, AbbVie, Corcept, and Eisai), With a Little Help From Her Friends (peer mentorship pairing newly diagnosed patients with survivors), Survivors Teaching Students (medical-student education via OCRFA's network of 90+ U.S. medical schools), Notes to Researchers (patient-to-researcher connection), the Virtual Teal Sisters Support Group, and the Caregiver Network. It also distributes free resource guides, runs a Research Grant Program (2026 cap of $50,000 per grant, with over $6.4M awarded historically), and offers a free clinical trial matching service in partnership with EmergingMed.

The revenue model is donation-driven and event-driven: individual giving (online, PayPal, vehicle, Facebook fundraisers), corporate sponsorship (event support, percentage of merchandise sales, pro-bono work, influencer partnerships), community event fundraising (Sandy Sprint 5K runs in Philadelphia, Sea Isle City, and California; Phillies and Dodgers awareness nights; the Tennis for Teal initiative; TEAL Party gala), and program underwriting from pharma companies. Awareness is amplified through annual September teal-lighting campaigns on Philadelphia landmarks and the #findthetealineveryday social media contest. The foundation is privately held (non-stock), independent, and not the subject of any disclosed acquisition, investment, or leadership transition.

Name

Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://sandyovarian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that funds ovarian cancer research, provides free patient and caregiver support programs, and runs awareness events for the ovarian cancer community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Ovarian cancer support
• Cancer research grants
• Patient support programs
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Cancer awareness education

Headquarters

HQ city

Havertown

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. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals made online, via check, or PayPal. Includes memorial and honorary gifts, monthly recurring donations, and Facebook fundraisers.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors provide financial, pro-bono, and volunteer support. Event support, percentage of merchandise sales, media support, and social media influencer partnerships are offered.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from community fundraising events including runs/walks, tennis events, and themed galas. Individuals can host their own fundraisers.
4. Research Grants: The foundation awards grants to ovarian cancer researchers (up to $50,000 per grant in 2026). Special consideration is given to Pennsylvania researchers. The foundation has awarded $6.4 million to ovarian cancer research to date.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that funds ovarian cancer research through a grants program and provides free patient and caregiver support services. Its core offerings include survivor support groups, peer mentorship, clinical trial matching, medical student education, and awareness/fundraising events such as the Sandy Sprint 5K runs and sports team awareness nights.

Product overview

The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a single unified nonprofit entity offering multiple support programs, educational initiatives, fundraising events, and research grants. The foundation's core programs include: Survive & Thrive (monthly support group with wellness sessions), Survivors Teaching Students (medical education program), With a Little Help From Her Friends (peer mentorship), Notes to Researchers (patient-researcher connection), Virtual Teal Sisters Support Group, and the Caregiver Network. The foundation also organizes Sandy Sprint 5K run/walk events, Gynecologic Oncology Consortium educational meetings, and sports team awareness nights as fundraising and awareness vehicles. The Research Grant Program has awarded over $6.4 million to ovarian cancer researchers, with 2026 grants capped at $50,000. A Clinical Trial Matching Service in partnership with EmergingMed helps patients find relevant trials. The foundation distributes free resource guides including the Clinical Trials Guide and a Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Survive & Thrive: A support group program for ovarian cancer patients and survivors providing monthly sessions on health and wellness topics.
• With a Little Help From Her Friends
• Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives
• Virtual Teal Sisters Support Group

Products and services

• Survive & Thrive Monthly support group program for ovarian cancer patients and survivors that combines peer support with health and wellness sessions covering yoga, nutrition, skincare, makeup tutorials, cancer in the workplace, outdoor therapy, barre, meditation, and more, led by trained professionals.
• Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives Educational program that brings ovarian cancer survivors into medical school classrooms to teach students about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, with the goal of increasing early diagnosis and timely referral to gynecologic oncologists.
• With a Little Help From Her Friends Peer-to-peer mentoring program that matches newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients with survivors who have had similar experiences to provide one-on-one emotional support and guidance.
• Notes to Researchers Program that connects ovarian cancer patients with research staff so that researchers can receive personal notes of thanks and see the direct human impact of their work on patients' lives.
• Virtual Teal Sisters Support Group Online ovarian cancer support group that meets via video conference on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8 pm EST, providing remote community and support for patients and survivors.
• Clinical Trial Matching Service Free, unbiased, confidential, personalized clinical trial matching service offered in partnership with EmergingMed, accessible by phone at 844-893-5521 or by email at [email protected], that helps ovarian cancer patients find trials matching their specific diagnosis and treatment history.
• Caregiver Network Support network for caregivers of ovarian cancer patients that connects them with other caregivers for information sharing, emotional support, and inspiration, with the option for one-on-one communication by phone or email with another caregiver.
• Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk Events Annual 5K run/walk fundraising events held in multiple locations including Philadelphia, Sea Isle City, and California to spread awareness and raise funds for ovarian cancer research, featuring survivor ceremonies, live performances, and community participation.
• Philadelphia Lights Teal Campaign Annual awareness campaign during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September) in which iconic Philadelphia landmarks — including Boathouse Row, Ben Franklin Bridge, Cira Centre, FMC Tower, PCOM, and One Liberty Place — are illuminated in teal, the official color of ovarian cancer.
• Sports Team Ovarian Cancer Awareness Nights Ovarian cancer awareness nights hosted at professional sporting events including Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers games, combining community awareness and fundraising for ovarian cancer research.
• Research Grant Program Annual grant program funding ovarian cancer research, with 2026 grants of up to $50,000 per project, special consideration for Pennsylvania-based researchers and collaborative projects, and a cumulative $6.4M+ awarded to date.
• Gynecologic Oncology Consortium Events Educational consortium events that bring together physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists working in gynecologic oncology, held in multiple U.S. regions including Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, New Jersey, Hawaii, Southern California, and Greater DC/Baltimore areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of service supporting women and families impacted by ovarian cancer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Philadelphia Freedoms / Billie Jean KingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Billie Jean King and the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team supported the Tennis for Teal initiative, providing VIP pre-match receptions and promoting ovarian cancer awareness at their matches at Saint Joseph's University.
• Bryn Mawr Film InstituteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017BMFI donated discounted movie tickets for the Battle of the Sexes screening event in 2017, helping SROCF host a sold-out fundraising night that kick-started the Tennis for Teal event.
• EmergingMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with EmergingMed provides free, unbiased, confidential clinical trial matching services for ovarian cancer patients. The service helps patients quickly search for clinical trials matching their specific diagnosis and treatment history. Available by phone at 844-893-5521 or email at [email protected], Monday through Friday 9am-6pm ET.
• GSK, AbbVie, Corcept Therapeutics, EisaicoreOthersPharmaceutical companies generously support the Survive & Thrive program, a monthly support group combined with health and wellness sessions for ovarian cancer patients and those who have completed treatment. Expert professionals provide sessions on yoga, nutrition, skincare, meditation, and more.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSROCF participates in the Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives program offered through OCRFA partner members and affiliates at more than 90 U.S. medical schools. The program educates medical students about ovarian cancer signs and symptoms to increase early diagnosis.
• Radnor High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadnor High School's A Second Set of Hands program partners with local families going through cancer diagnosis/treatment to help with yardwork, housework, homework help, meal prep, grocery delivery, and companionship. Services limited to families within 10-mile radius of Radnor High School.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: Large breast cancer foundation with a well-known peer-to-peer fundraising and 5K event model. A reference point for the community event-driven fundraising playbook Sandy Rollman uses, though focused on a different disease.
• American Cancer Society: Large, diversified cancer nonprofit with broad research, patient support, and awareness programs that include ovarian cancer. A major incumbent that competes for the same donor dollars and runs overlapping clinical trial and patient navigation services.

Emerging players

• Tina's Wish: Foundation funding early-detection research for ovarian cancer. Narrower research-only mandate, but a relevant peer in the disease-specific ovarian cancer philanthropic research space and a potential co-funder on grants.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): Nonprofit serving people with hereditary cancer risk including BRCA-related ovarian cancer. Adjacent rather than direct, but shares the patient-education and high-risk-survivor support model that complements Sandy Rollman's programs.
• Bright Pink: Nonprofit focused on risk reduction and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. Partial overlap on ovarian cancer education and risk awareness, with a younger demographic focus.
• Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer: Regional (Pacific Northwest) ovarian cancer nonprofit funding research and running education programs. Similar model combining research grants with community education, but with geographic concentration in the Seattle area.

Direct peers

• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: National nonprofit dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness, survivor support, and research funding. Closely overlapping program mix including awareness campaigns, support resources, and community events, making it a head-to-head peer for donor dollars and survivor engagement.
• Clearity Foundation: Ovarian cancer nonprofit focused on personalized treatment support and clinical trial navigation for patients. Highly comparable mission around helping patients access clinical trials and supporting the ovarian cancer research ecosystem.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRFA): The largest U.S. nonprofit focused exclusively on ovarian cancer, funding research and running patient support and education programs. Directly comparable disease-specific mission, with an existing partnership relationship with Sandy Rollman on the Survivors Teaching Students program.

Regional players

• Ovarian Cancer Canada: Canada's national ovarian cancer foundation supporting research, awareness, and patient support. Same disease-specific mission and program mix, but operates exclusively in Canada and does not directly compete for U.S. donors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandy-rollman-ovarian-cancer-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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