About Us
About Us
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA)
The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) is a statewide nonprofit organization, founded in 1999, dedicated to supporting those impacted by ovarian cancer, funding research, educating the public and health care community, and raising awareness.
MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION
RESEARCH MOCA is a national leader in ovarian cancer research funding. We're committed to early detection, better treatments and a cure for ovarian cancer. MOCA has provided more than $13 million to ovarian cancer research projects.
SUPPORT MOCA provides meaningful support and resources to survivors and loved ones impacted by ovarian cancer.
EDUCATION MOCA educates the public and health care community to increase early diagnosis and improve care.
AWARENESS MOCA raises awareness about ovarian cancer through health fairs, community events, parades, conferences and the media.
Please visit mnovarian.org for additional information on MOCA's support and resources or contact MOCA Program Director Stefanie Gliniany at sgliniany@mnovarian.org or 612-822-0500.
Recently diagnosed? Looking for support? MOCA is here for you.
MOCA offers support and resources for all those impacted by ovarian cancer.
MOCA Connections support groups provide meaningful connection for survivors, loved ones and caregivers.
MOCA Living Well meetings address timely topics relevant to ovarian, fallopian and primary peritoneal cancer. These meetings are designed for survivors, their families, caregivers and friends at any stage of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
MOCA Mentors are available to connect with survivors one-on-one by phone or via email to provide support and mentorship.
MOCA Cares Kits are backpacks filled with comfort items. They are offered to those recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and to those experiencing a recurrence. To receive a MOCA Cares Kit, survivors must live in Minnesota or receive their care here.
Our Men of MOCA program provides peer-to-peer support and mentoring for husbands, partners, fathers, sons, brothers and more.
MOCA Walking Groups are open to survivors, loved ones and caregivers. Walk with us and find connection!
Please visit mnovarian.org for additional information on MOCA's support and resources or contact MOCA Program Director Stefanie Gliniany at sgliniany@mnovarian.org or 612-822-0500.
Make an Impact with MOCA!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for MOCA’s annual Black, White & Teal Gala, Friday, May 8th, at Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis. Guests enjoy a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and an inspiring program, emceed by KSTP-TV’s Tom Hauser. Hear about the promise of research and make more progress possible. Purchase your tickets and tables at mnovarian.org.
Walk or run with us at HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer, Saturday, September 19th, at Rosland Park in Edina, Minnesota. Join us for our 2K Walk, 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, games, uplifting program and more. Together, we'll inspire, educate and change the course of ovarian cancer. Register today at mnovarian.org.
We invite you to take part in other MOCA events including our Light Duluth Teal Gala, Saturday, September 26th, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Be entertained and inspired as we light area landmarks teal and make an impact for ovarian cancer research and programs. Visit mnovarian.org for registration updates.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in volunteering at a MOCA event or giving back through our health care and community education programs? Contact MOCA Events Manager Emma Atkins at eatkins@mnovarian.org.
DONATE
Support MOCA's vital ovarian cancer research and meaningful programs for survivors and loved ones impacted by this disease. Donate at mnovarian.org.
For additional information, please contact us at info@mnovarian.org or call 612-822-0500.