OCRF recently welcomed three new members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), our world-class group of leaders in the ovarian cancer field who review and approve all OCRF research grants. Dineo Khabele, M.D., of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Celeste Leigh Pearce, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the University of Michigan, and Daniel J. Powell, Jr., Ph.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, all joined the SAC this spring.

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Just in time for their (Almost) Everything Under the Sun Sale, Lane Bryant has teamed up with OCRF on a register round-up program that lets shoppers fight cancer with every purchase. Through July 6th, visit any of 80 participating Lane Bryant stores in California, and you can round up your purchase at the register for a donation to OCRF.

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Our founding Super Saturday designer charity sale returns to the Hamptons on July 25th, for its 18th year. Hosted by Donna Karan and Kelly Ripa, and sponsored by QVC, this event, which has expanded to LA and Las Vegas, offers guests the opportunity to shop over 120 top brands with 30-50% discounts, including home goods, and men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. Perfect for a day of shopping with friends, or an unforgettable day of fun for the family, OCRF's Super Saturday promises something for everyone, including gourmet food, cocktails, a carnival, and fun experiences like manicures and a braid bar, with 100% of net proceeds funding OCRF's programs.  

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Tune in to QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE on July 25th

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A team of researchers, including OCRF grantees Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, Ph.D., and Alfredo Perales-Puchalt, M.D., have discovered how ovarian cancer shuts down immune system cells that would otherwise act as a first line of defense against the tumor.

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Scientists have identified a new class of gene mutation that may contribute to outcomes in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Research on the ADAMTS gene family could open a new genetic avenue for the design of ovarian cancer therapies. OCRF grantee Anil Sood, M.D., and Douglas Levine, M.D., a member of OCRF's Scientific Advisory Committee, were authors on the paper.

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Last September, top fast-casual restaurant Newk's Eatery launched a month-long Newk's Cares ovarian cancer awareness and fundraising campaign at more than 70 locations in the southeast, which culminated in OCRF's first ever Ovarian Cycle event in Jackson, MS. Newk's was the Presenting Sponsor for Ovarian Cycle Jackson, and their employees were the driving force behind the event which raised more than $120,000 for OCRF. Earlier this year Newk's Cares, co-founded by ovarian cancer survivor Lori Newcomb, received national recognition, ranking 2nd among the top 10 marketing campaigns in the fast-casual category at the National Restaurant Association 2015 trade show.

Registration will open soon for OCRF's Ovarian Cycle Jackson, once again presented by Newk's Eatery. This year's event will be held at The Club at The Township in Ridgeland on September 17th.    

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In honor of Father's Day, we asked our online community to tell us about the best dads around with hashtag #OCRFFathersDay. John Schwampe, nominated by his daughter Julie Schwampe, was selected from the many inspiring submissions to receive a special Happy Father's Day message and a brand new teal OCRF bow tie.    

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On June 9, 2015, the women of Barrington Hills Country Club, Barrington, IL, supported OCRF through their annual golf event, Cancer Awareness Day. Sixty women played an 18-hole scramble to support cancer charities. With signs honoring those fighting cancer and remembering those lost, the group raised over $5,000 for OCRF.  

June 22nd - July 6th	Lane Bryant Register Round-Up	California Store Locations
June 28th	OCRF's Ovarian Cycle Ride	South Puget Sound, WA
July 4th	7th Annual Maureen T. O'Hara Teal There's a Cure 5K Run/Walk	Marcellus, NY
July 18th	4th Annual Teal Off for a Cure	Altamont, NY
July 18th	Chasing Dragonflies: A Night for Amy	Dover, NH
July 25th	OCRF's Super Saturday NY	Water Mill, NY
August 8th	5th Annual Toasting to Teal	Saratoga, CA
September 12th	7th Annual T.E.A.L. Walk/Run	Brooklyn, NY
September 12th	Jeans and Jewels Gala	Cincinnati, OH
September 13th	Reesor-Riendeau Race to Benefit OCRF	Shelby Township, MI
September 17th	OCRF's Ovarian Cycle Ride	Jackson, MS
September 19 - 20th	OCRF's Super Saturday Vegas-Style	Las Vegas, NV
September 19th	Wall Street Tennis Challenge	Greenwich, CT
September 19th	9th Annual Teal Power 5K Run and Walk	Blue Ash, OH