The Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition (AROVCC) has developed into the driving force against ovarian cancer in the State. The AROVCC exists with the purpose to educate the public about the signs and symptoms affecting the women of Arkansas.
Our membership is comprised of individuals who each have been personally impacted by ovarian cancer. We work to help save lives by disseminating information on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer research, and resources available. By promoting professional and public awareness through educational materials, mass mail-outs, rallies, seminars and fundraising events we hope to inform every woman within the state of Arkansas.
The AROVCC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.The AROVCC has developed literature detailing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The literature is provided first to citizens of Arkansas, second to Gynecologists, third to Primary Care Physicians within the State of Arkansas. The literature provides awareness to the public, as well as the professionals within the various offices, with the information needed for early detection of this silent and deadly disease.
The AROVCC hosts annual awareness rallies on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol. The rallies are a place for survivors and others who have been personally impacted by ovarian cancer to join together to raise awareness. Survivors will share their story of triumph and courage and keynote speakers will discuss current research and other resources available.
Stay tuned to the website for the latest information on what is coming up with AROVCC.
2012 Elected Positions:
Executive Director/Chairman – Carrie Bumgardner
Vice-Chairman – Rashonda Williams
Secretary – Kay Bumgardner
Treasurer – Suzanne Holland
Asst. Treasurer – Lynn Bass
Communications Director – Amy Lasseigne
Historian – Dawn Thompson
2011 Elected Positions:
Chairman – Amy Lasseigne
Vice-Chairman – Carrie Bumgardner
Secretary – Alesa Garner
Treasurer – Suzanne Holland
Asst. Treasurer – Lynn Bass
AROVCC Board of Directors:
Carrie Bumgardner | carrie@arkansasovariancancer.org
Leah Elliott | leah@arkansasovariancancer.org
Alesa Garner | alesa@arkansasovariancancer.org
Suzanne Holland | suzanne@arkansasovariancancer.org
Amy Lasseigne | amy@arkansasovariancancer.org
If you would like to send in any donations, you may use PayPal or please mail them:
Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition, PO Box 7796, Little Rock, AR 72217
Please visit our Contact Us page if you would like to become involved.
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July 30, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Desiree Good
I have just discovered the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition and am interested in becoming more involved in spreading the word. I recently returned for OCNA conference in Washington DC. I live in Northwest Arkansas and would love to get the movement of awareness out in this part of the state. My mother was an Ovarian Cancer patient, and my goal is honor her memory by furthering the cause. Please let me know how I can help.
October 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Donna Pierce
Did you receive a reply about beginning a local movement? I and some friends are interested in forming a local chapter in northeast Arkansas.
October 5, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Marty Sorensen
I am a member of WOCA and live most of time in AR. I have about 10 ladies from
The OCNA chat board who live in S.C AR..I am wondering if it is possible to join groups so we
May have a lobbyist to go to the Hill and fight for research and awareness funds, have a national conference where
Many researchers and Gyn/onc. Can speak
On the latest clinical trials and the
Latest techniques. I attended the OCNA
Conference and was amazed at the number
Of women who were there and willing to
Help. All funds raised by our WI. Alliance are kept in WI. We also have
Many activities. The latest our annual
Nancy’s Run/Walk. Nearly 1,000 attended. I am very pleased to hear our
Governor signed the proclamation.
I just believe there is power in numbers and we could still be local.