2024-11-06T11:11:27-08:00 2023-12-31 274035773 GALAXIE 3 INC 10984 ALLEGHANY ROAD DARIEN CENTER NY 14040 990 2023-01-01 461013307 Ovarian Cancer Project Inc OVAR 7169466437 PO Box 1002 Williamsville NY 14221 Marianne Hoover Executive Director 2024-11-05 true true Lisa A Massara P01503199 7168686733 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z PO Box 1002 Williamsville NY 14221 177526 false X www.ovariancancerproject.org X 2012 NY OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE WNY COMMUNITY ON THE SYMPTOMS AND RISKS OF OVARIAN AND ALL GYNECOLOGIC CANCER, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING THESE CANCERS. 8 0 0 0 15295 84035 0 85 2730 70321 64948 85701 151713 0 0 0 0 0 67711 95400 67711 95400 17990 56313 264837 321472 7239 7515 257598 313957 OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE WNY COMMUNITY ON THE SYMPTOMS AND RISKS OF OVARIAN AND ALL GYNECOLOGIC CANCER, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING THESE CANCERS. false false 22523 SUPPORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Support- Annual Survivor Retreat: An opportunity for a weekend respite for women with ovarian and gynecologic cancers. Our goal is to help reduce stress by exploring ways to find renewal and healing. In group settings we dive into how to find meaning, hope, joy & grace after a diagnosis of ovarian or gynecologic cancer. During the weekend participants have opportunities to explore how meditation, a gentle yoga practice or journaling can enhance their lives. We leave time for participants to rest, socialize and explore nature on the grounds of the retreat center. Support Support Group Program: Information and support for women with ovarian and all gynecologic cancer are essential. Studies show that support groups improve quality of life and survivorship by helping reduce anxiety and depression. Studies also show that women educated about their disease in this type of group make better decisions, have a better quality of life, and have better outcomes than women who do not participate in this type of supportive forum. Our groups are professionally facilitated and offer women with gynecologic cancer vital, face-to-face connections with others living with gynecologic cancer in safe, confidential surroundings. Support - Caregiver Support Group: Offers a supportive atmosphere for caregivers to gather information and connect with others who understand what it is like to care for a gynecologic cancer patient, to help fee less isolated. Monthly sessions are professionally facilitated and peer-led, with the focus of each session determined by those present.Support "Comfort & Hope Tote" Program: Since 2013, the Ovarian Cancer Project signature comfort & hope totes have been available to every newly diagnosed gynecologic patient in the Western New York region. The totes contain chemotherapy essentials and, most importantly, a message of hope from the OCP, their local support services provider.Support "Woman to Woman" Mentor Program: In late 2016, the OCP was awarded a one-time grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance to begin a mentoring program. This program carefully pairs ovarian and gynecologic cancer patients with trained volunteers who have had their own gynecological cancer experience. Mentors help newly diagnosed women and women who have recurred cope by providing one-on-one emotional support and information. Our mentors give hope and unique insights that can only come from someone who has been on the same journey.Support Patient Advocacy: The gynecologic cancer patient advocate provides education and information on ovarian and gynecologic cancer treatment options, such as current research, available clinical trials, and medical and support referrals. Patient advocates help women with ovarian cancer patients navigate today's complex healthcare systems.Support - Community Medicine: Newly launched program to provide monthly opportunities for survivors to socialize and relax with each other in their town.Support - Coffee Talk: Informal group meets for coffee at different shops each month to provide conversation and support/Support - Yoga and Meditation: Weekly virtual yoga and meditation led by a certified oncology yoga instructor. EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Education - Gynecologic cancer is deadly. There is no screening test for most gynecologic cancer. The critical factor in the survival is early detection. Studies and medical consensus show that gynecologic cancer does have symptoms. We also know that some women have risk factors for developing gynecologic cancer. Across the country, small grassroots organizations like the Ovarian Cancer Project are making inroads in educating individuals, communities, and health professionals with information on the symptoms and risks of all gynecologic cancer. The Ovarian Cancer Project distributes this information and information about what action to take if an individual has symptoms or risk factors throughout the region. 22523 true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false Marianne Hoover 7164580382 8610 Transit Road East Amherst NY 14051 X Maria Colon CRT Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bridget Hallock Kasaoka Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laurel Oliver Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Maxian Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marianne Hoover Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vicky Marie Brunette Vice President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bobbi Levine Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Tiao Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 84035 84035 0 2730 2730 0 0 0 0 90761 25813 64948 0 0 0 151713 2730 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25069 3302 21767 7999 995 7004 7555 127 7428 2956 404 2552 0 21950 21950 2085 361 1724 0 0 0 0 0 1166 210 956 Program Specific Expense 6065 6065 Printing and Publications 4452 1236 3216 Program Supplies 4427 4049 378 Meals & Entertainment - Events 2775 2025 750 8901 3749 5152 95400 22523 72877 0 259163 213050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5674 0 0 108422 264837 321472 276 7239 7239 7239 7515 X 257598 313957 257598 313957 264837 321472 56313 46 X false false false X 137438 31086 21809 15295 84035 289663 0 0 0 0 137438 31086 21809 15295 84035 289663 0 0 289663 0 0 0 0 137438 31086 21809 15295 84035 289663 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X Rounding 1 108422 X false Geranium Fundraiser 59637 59637 25589 OCP Fundraisers 31124 31124 224 90761 90761 25813 25813 64948 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Periodic Reviews To ensure the corporation operates in a manner consistant with its charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint venturesm and arrangements with management of the Corporation conform to the Corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.