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Be Part of Our Support Team

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) was founded 30 years ago as a grassroots, community-based organization. Over the years, NOCC and our extended community have funded programs for survivors, caregivers and life-changing research, thanks to the dedication of volunteers who make awareness and fundraising events a success. 

Become a volunteer and you’ll join the valiant fight against ovarian cancer and help bring hope to more than 21,000 women diagnosed each year. There are many volunteer opportunities. Your time and generosity helps us fulfill our mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and improve the quality of life for survivors and caregivers. 

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Connect with an NOCC community

Join other volunteers in the fight against ovarian cancer, giving their time to event planning, community outreach, social media marketing and more.

Three NOCC volunteers

NOCC events

Hosted annually, Together in TEAL® is our legacy event, honors survivors. It pays tribute to those we’ve lost, raises awareness and unites NOCC communities across the U.S.

A female proudly holds a survivor 2020 sash

Run/walk events

Run, walk, bike or hike. There are no boundaries to joining our fight against ovarian cancer.

Members of Team Evelyn at a NOCC fundraising event
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Team Evelyn – Chicago

The Durruthy/Torres family has been an amazing force for awareness and fundraising for many years in Chicago. When Evelyn Torres was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, her family rallied around her and formed Team Evelyn for the annual Together in Teal walk. Soon after, Melissa and Marcos joined Team Teal to run the Chicago Half in honor of their…

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