September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
What does this mean?

It means it’s time to spread the word again about ovarian cancer and its silent symptoms.
     • Abdominal bloating, swelling, pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort
     • Nausea, loss of appetite
     • Unusual fatigue
     • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
     • Unexplained weight gain or loss
     • Frequent urination, constipation or diarrhea
 
How do we ALL do this?
By talking about it with the women in our lives.

Post a message on social media. Host a gathering where information can be shared. We are challenging YOU to invite friends and family to a gathering, set a goal, and ask for a minimum donation to support the SHOC Foundation’s mission to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
 
     • Become a voice for the SHOC Foundation – spread the word about
        ovarian cancer
     • Host a tea party, luncheon, wine tasting or dinner, have game night,
        anything to get together
     • Gather donations (checks or online donations are acceptable)
     • Tell us about your event or share photos and send to
        info@shocfoundation.org
 
The SHOC Foundation can provide you with marketing materials for your gathering. If hosting a gathering isn’t possible, please consider making a donation to the SHOC Foundation in honor or memory of a loved one, as
we reach our goal of raising $50,000. We’ve done it before…we can do it again! Thank you for making a difference!

DONATE

Corporate Sponsor Spotlight

For the last six years, Jim Kleiser has donated to the SHOC Foundation as a corporate sponsor. Click here to read the story of his wife Kati and why he is so passionate about his support of the SHOC Foundation and his continued mission to spread the word about ovarian cancer.

Jim Kleiser is the owner of Mr. Electric of Portland/Vancouver and Five Star Painting of Vancouver.

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SHOC's IMPACT IN THE LAB – 2022 UPDATE

In late 2019, OHSU shared with the SHOC Foundation
a 15-year Impact Report for our ongoing investment in
the work of Dr. Tanja Pejovic. This allowed Dr. Pejovic's lab
to invest in discoveries that are leading to advancements
and positive change in women with ovarian cancer.
Recently an update was provided on the most recent work
by Dr. Tanja Pejovic and her team.

Click on the images below to read the entire report and
most recent update.

EVENTS & NEWS   click here to see more EVENTS   ...   click here to see more NEWS

No more hassle at the bottle return! SHOC is now a Featured Fundraiser with the Oregon BottleDrop, which means donating your bottles and cans to the cause just got a whole lot easier. Click here for more info...

SHOC Foundation's
Annual Gift to OHSU

On December 21, 2022, the SHOC Foundation presented OHSU with a $75,000 gift to support Dr. Tanja Pejovic's gynecologic research lab at the Knight Cancer Institute. This brings SHOC's lifetime gift total to $1.375 million.
Read the 2022 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s report: Ovarian Cancer Research Update - The Power of Philanthropy to see your gifts at work.

We continue to support our mission with the generous donations from YOU! Thank you for making a difference!