The Morrison Bridge Will Be Wearing Teal!

We Have Exciting News...

On Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 5, the SHOC Foundation and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon & SW Washington are lighting the Portland Morrison Bridge in teal. 

Two organizations, one community, one shared vision: a future without ovarian cancer.

Tell your friends and family about this brilliant start to Ovarian Cancer Awareness month! 

If you miss the lights on this time, you'll have another chance Friday through Sunday, September 25 through 27. 

A Successful Sunset Run & Walk

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 SHOC Sunset Run & Walk on August 1 at Tualatin Community Park!

We had beautiful weather, an excellent course, and hundreds of runners and walkers.

Our gratitude goes to Hood & Portland to Coast Relays, everyone who joined us on the course, our volunteers, sponsors, and survivors.

SHOC Spring Soiree Highlight: A Story of Strength & Hope

One of the highlights of the SHOC Spring Soiree was Ann Werner sharing her story as an ovarian cancer survivor. If you missed seeing Ann in person, you can still watch the video about her. Many thanks to Michael Blake for creating the film.

Thank You for a Wonderful Soiree!

On May 15, the SHOC gathered for the Spring Soiree at Ironlight in Lake Oswego. Besides being a wonderful time, the event was a huge success; we raised $93,000!

As SHOC Board President Dr. Tanja Pejovic said, "What made the evening so special was not only what we accomplished, but the opportunity to gather as a community with kindness and purpose. Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us continue the fight against ovarian cancer. We could not do this without you."

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible: our sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, and attendees. Thank you. 

Photos by Chris Nagel, CN Media Service

Over the years, donations have provided and sustained a reliable source of funding to achieve our mission. Every dollar was invested in laboratory materials, analyses, and special genetic analyses services. Donations are making an impact, not only today, but for the countless number of women with gynecologic cancers in the future.

Help us continue this fight to find better treatments to save the lives of women with ovarian cancer.

Spread the word 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
 
Become a voice for the SHOC Foundation – spread the word about ovarian cancer, its facts and symptoms, by talking about it with the women in our lives.

Thank you for believing in the SHOC Foundation and what we are trying to do. We are not doing this alone, we are doing this with YOU! Join us in honoring those women battling ovarian or a gynecologic cancer and remember the courage of those whose lives have been lost to the disease.