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Central Region

About Us

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a nationally recognized organization with a growing coast-to-coast network of regions and markets. Our efforts are fueled by volunteers, survivors, legacy families and market managers. Together, we empower our communities through educational efforts and outreach initiatives. We embrace our legacy families as the voice of the voiceless, and advocate for survivors and caregivers by providing comfort and support through our programs and services.

Central Texas
Dallas | Fort Worth

P.O. Box 170147
Austin, TX 78717

Contact:
Sheila Edwards

512-402-5017

centraltx@ovarian.org

Fundraise

To support NOCC, put your creativity and passion to work with a DIY event. Celebrate a birthday with a Facebook Fundraiser. Host a game night with friends or invite co-workers to a cycling event. The ways to engage your community and raise critical funds and awareness are limitless!

Events

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Volunteer

There are many ways you can support our Austin community’s efforts. We need your help! Whether you only have a few hours a week to contribute, or more, we have a role for you!

The Austin Chapter is seeking volunteers in the following areas: 

  • Help organize awareness activities
  • Disseminate literature at health fairs
  • Help with 5k walk event

To learn more about these opportunities, or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Sheila Edwards at austintx@ovarian.org or 512-402-5017.

Outside Resources

Texas Oncology – North Austin
512-873-8900
Virtual Support Group

Texas Oncology – Austin Central
512-427-9400
Virtual Support Group

Texas Oncology – Round Rock
512-341-8724
Virtual Support Group

Re: Cancer
512-213-4993

Capital of Texas Team Survivor
512-630-0498 | StrongWomen@teamsurvivoraustin.org
Free health education, fitness and support programs exclusively to women with cancer and women cancer survivors.

Oncology Massage Alliance
OncologyMassageAlliance@gmail.com
A free service offering compassionate touch designed to reduce stress to those undergoing cancer infusion room treatment.

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative
737-237-5656 | info@mbccollaborative.org
Affordable integrative oncology health and wellness services balance the mind, body and spirit for those affected by cancer.

Cancer Rehab & Integrative Medicine
737-237-5656
Providing a multidisciplinary approach to healing and recovery for those dealing with cancer and their caregivers.

Cancer & Careers
646-929-8032 | cancerandcareers@cew.org
Empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive at work by providing expert advice, interactive tools and events.

Job Accommodation Network
800-526-7234
A free, confidential technical assistance for job accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Camp Kesem at University of Texas–Austin
832-779-2589 | atx@campkesem.org
Support for children at no cost during a parent’s cancer journey, with innovative programs and peer networks.

Wonders & Worries
512-329-5757 | info@wondersandworries.org
Wonders & Worries provides free, professional support for children and teenagers through a parent’s serious illness.
English, Spanish.

Divinely Designed Hair
512-898-9447 | hello@divinelydesignedhair.com
Providing a variety of high quality craniels, 100% full lace wigs and other hair enhancement pieces.

CancerCare
Ovarian Cancer Patient Online Support Group

CancerCare 
Gynecological Cancer Patient Online Support Group

CancerCare
Gynecologic Cancers Patient Telephone Support Group

Travis County Healthcare District DBA Central Health
512-978-8130
Covering medical care for qualifying residents with low income, are not eligible/enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare and with no private insurance.

2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1
Information on local resources, from help finding food or housing, to child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment.

Names to Know

Tracy Sierra

Tracy received her diagnosis in 2009 while serving in the US Navy. She served 8 years and received an honorable discharge. During her first year in the Navy, she underwent tests at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center which led to her diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She endured three rounds of chemo along with surgery. She is now a survivor who looks onto helping other women learn about the signs and symptoms of this disease. Tracy now works as an IT contractor for the Department of Defense by day and a boxer mom to two boxer dogs at night.

Danielle McKenzie

Danielle’s mom passed from Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2002 at the age of 59. Danielle’s sister, Michelle Leftwich, introduced her to the NOCC. In 2002, after their mom passed, they created a team, Joggin’ for Ginger, in honor of their mom and to share awareness of the symptoms and avenues for treatment, but especially prevention. The main benefit of being involved with the NOCC is the camaraderie with all the survivors and other members but spreading the word about this awful disease.

Liz Caskey, Survivor Cassie Huggins, Volunteer

15 yr. survivor, Liz Caskey is a longtime volunteer with NOCC Austin and also team captain for Team Survivor. Cassie Huggins is a dedicated volunteer and helps to share awareness of ovarian cancer.

Lambda Delta Psi Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Delta Psi has been a partner with NOCC Austin since 2014. All chapters (5) of Lambda Delta Psi stresses the importance of giving back to the community and they believe that volunteering brings people together and helps strengthen character. Lambda Delta Psi helps to raise awareness about ovarian cancer throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and beyond!

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Fundraise your way

Put your passion, ideas and creativity to work and ROCK the Day – our signature DIY fundraising program. We’ll give you the tools you need to get your event rockin’ and rollin’.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Together in Teal Everywhere as One

Run/walk events

Join our day of pure TEAL! NOCC’s coast-to-coast event puts activism into action. Run, walk, ride, skip, jump — whatever gets you moving safely. Register to celebrate the strides we’ve made.

Endurance events

Your miles matter! Endurance athletes can join our team to make great strides in the fight against ovarian cancer as you create national awareness and fund programs for survivors and caregivers.

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