Ovarian Cancer Connection

05/23/2026

https://www.13abc.com/2026/05/13/paul-mitchell-school-toledo-pamper-cancer-survivors-free-beauty-day/

Paul Mitchell the School Toledo will host “Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day” on June 2, offering complimentary haircuts and wash-and-styles to cancer patients and survivors by appointment.

05/08/2026

Ovarian Cancer Day.

05/08/2026

04/14/2026

Earlier today 2 OCC Board Members, Luanne Strow and Amy Amy Creque Stone presented to a group of nursing students at Mercy College about the Ovarian Cancer Connection, the Omentum Project, and their ovarian cancer connections- one being a cancer survivor, and another from a loved ones perspective. The students seemed very interested and engaged. Hopefully today's presentation will be impactful in their careers and lives.

Thank you for the invitation that allows us to continue to raise awareness.

If your would like a presentation about our organization to a group you are involved with, please reach out to the OCC.

03/23/2026

Sharing a news story about SongFest!

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/songfest-returns-to-utoledo-for-89th-year-featuring-classic-film-songs-reimagined/512-7be4fc78-3b5b-4f52-8db3-7bc91c58bbd1?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQuk6hjbGNrBC6Tj2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHu8DOCIGR0G7LX2YvR6IM6BveA0QY7dXzJAgUrD8XyMrKsCUEgcGfI0Gphws_aem_W9oPh0GKin0rWopODDYeHg

The event will raise funds for the Toledo-based Ovarian Cancer Connection.

03/23/2026

Have you heard about the omentum? Want to learn more about the omentum? Check out this pod-cast, Causes or Cures, whose invited guest is Meg Wilkinson, ovarian cancer survivor and founder member of The Omentum Project.

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg had her omentum removed. Though ...

03/23/2026

Check out this video about the upcoming 2026 UT SongFest at:

Check out The University of Toledo’s video.

03/23/2026

Lights, Camera, Rockets! Songfest Returns to Savage Arena on March 28
March 23, 2026 | News, UToday, Alumni, Student Affairs
By Calvin Sweeney

The University of Toledo’s second-oldest tradition returns to Savage Arena on Saturday, March 28, with student organizations coming together onstage to raise proceeds for the Ovarian Cancer Connection nonprofit.

Co-hosted by Blue Key Honor Society and Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society, the 89th annual Songfest will blend school spirit with service, creating a night where creativity meets cause and where the impact reaches well beyond the final performance.

Kappa Delta Rho fraternity performs during Saturday’s Songfest 2025 Battle of the Bands at Savage Arena. The group won first place in the men’s category for their “Golden Nights” performance.
Songfest, UToledo’s second-oldest tradition, returns to Savage Arena on Saturday, with student organizations coming together onstage to raise proceeds for the Ovarian Cancer Connection nonprofit.

This year’s theme, “Lights, Camera, Rockets,” will spotlight classic film songs, with the student groups reimagining these iconic songs from cinema as high-energy routines.

“Songfest is one of the most meaningful traditions at The University of Toledo and brings organizations together through creativity, teamwork and philanthropy,” said Ashton Widenhoefer, an emcee representing Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society. “The dedication and passion students put into every performance help support the Ovarian Cancer Connection, which makes our impact extend far beyond the stage.”

Based in Toledo, the Ovarian Cancer Connection is a nonprofit that provides awareness, education and support to individuals affected by ovarian and gynecological cancers across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Funds raised through Songfest directly support local patients and their families.

“As someone who loves UToledo history, this event is truly special to me,” said Jaden Bollinger, an emcee representing Blue Key Honor Society. “Songfest is in its 89th year, and it’s incredible to see how it has grown into such a campus mainstay. Teams spend months preparing for just a few minutes on stage, and it shows. The performances will take your breath away and the energy inside Savage Arena is unmatched.”

Songfest donations to Ovarian Cancer Connection can be made through the event’s SignUp Genius webpage.

03/16/2026

The efficacy of cancer screening tests being advertised directly to the public (Cancerguard, Galleri or others) has yet to be determined. None of these tests have yet been approved by the FDA and are generally not covered by insurance. These tests are laboratory-developed, blood based multi-cancer detection tests that analyze signals in the blood to identify potential cancer presence, but do not necessarily confirm the type or stage of cancer. After a positive result, further imaging and medical testing would be required to confirm or disprove a diagnosis. The technology is exciting, and certainly OCRA is supportive of efforts to continue to explore novel methods of early detection and promote equitable access. So far, however, the results of clinical trials for these tests, which are ongoing, have not demonstrated that they help improve outcomes for ovarian cancer patients. OCRA will continue to follow the progression of this new diagnostic strategy and will provide updates when available.