A key mission of MOCA’s is to educate the public about ovarian cancer. By working with the media, we can create awareness about the disease and its symptoms. Here are some recent news stories that have mentioned MOCA.

• U of M researcher hopes to develop first early detection test for ovarian cancer – KARE 11, April 18, 2019
• Black, White & Teal Gala – WCCO TV, April 16, 2019
• Research Brief: Developing a blood test for ovarian cancer – UMN News, March 25, 2019
• Limited spots remain for at-home test for breast and ovarian cancer risk – WCCO-TV, February 18, 2019
• US cancer rates continue to decline – WCCO-TV, January 8, 2019
• MOCA supporter receives Top Outstanding Young Minnesota Musician Award – MusicinMinnesota.com, Jan. 9, 2019
• Cancer rates continue to decline – WCCO TV, Jan. 8, 2019
• Gala set to benefit ovarian cancer alliance – Pope County Tribune, Jan. 7, 2019
• Trees of Hope: MOCA and Carolyn’s Story – WDIO, Dec. 3, 2018
• Trees of Hope: MOCA and Mary’s Story – WDIO, Dec. 2, 2018
• Trees of Hope: MOCA and Lori’s Story – WDIO, Nov. 26, 2018
• Trees of Hope: MOCA and Kristine’s Story – WDIO, Nov. 25, 2018
• Cooper Athletes “Tie it Teal” – CCX Media, Sept. 19, 2018
• 3,000 expected for ovarian cancer fundraiser – Edina Sun Current, Sept. 12, 2018
• Sister steps up after ovarian cancer diagnosis  – Fox 9, Sept. 12, 2018
• Strides for ovarian cancer coming up on Sept. 15 – KARE 11, Sept. 10, 2018
• Community putts for a purpose at ovarian cancer fundraiser – – WDIO, Sept. 9, 2018
• Light Duluth Teal Gala shines beacon of hope – WDIO, Sept. 8, 2018
• MOCA continues fight against ovarian cancer  – KBJR, Sept. 8, 2018
• Light Duluth Teal weekend raises ovarian cancer awareness – KBJR, Sept. 7, 2018
• Teal promotes talks of awareness this month – FOX 21, Sept. 7, 2018
• Duluth turning teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – WDIO, Sept. 4, 2018
• Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance will light Duluth teal – KOOL FM, Sept. 4, 2018
• Ovarian cancer awareness interview – WEAU, Aug. 30, 2018
• Eau Claire bridge turns teal for ovarian cancer awareness – WQOW, Aug. 30, 2018
• Teal is the deal for fundraisers – Duluth News Tribune-August 28, 2018
• Fox Sports North Interview: Tie It Teal Night at the Twins Game  – Fox Sports North- August 16, 2018
• Scramble for a hole in one- Brackett’s Crossing hosts golf tournament for Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance – Sun This Week- July 19, 2018
• MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance seeking participants for a new study  – KARE 11- May 25, 2018
• ‘Unleash the She’ Run Raises Awareness of Ovarian Cancer – ABC 6 News- KAAL TV Rochester, MN- May 6, 2018
• Trial Offers At-Home Test Kit To Show Risk of Ovarian Cancer – CBS Minnesota/WCCO- April 30, 2018
• Go “Black, White & Teal’ To Fight Ovarian Cancer  – CBS Minnesota/ WCCO- April 16, 2018

Need information about ovarian cancer for a local or national story?

MOCA is here to help. Please contact Becky Lechner, MOCA Communications Manager, at 612-822-0500 or rlechner@mnovarian.org.

MOCA can help you gather information and provide perspectives on ovarian cancer prevention, detection, treatment and support in Minnesota, as well as nationally. We can also connect you with leading gynecologic oncologists and other experts on ovarian cancer, as well as survivors from across the state.

• July 18, 2019: HOM Teal Strides Celebrates 20 Years as Minnesota’s Largest Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser
• March 1, 2019: MOCA Celebrates 20 Years of Progress at Black, White & Teal Gala this April
• February 28, 2019: Unleash the SHE 5K/10K Presented by Mayo Clinic Celebrates 9th year in Rochester to Benefit the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance