My Mother: My Inspiration To OVARCOME

From The Founder’s Desk: My mother is and will always remain my inspiration to Ovarcome.

Runsi remembers her mother on her 10th year anniversary.

Cancer didn’t run in our family and the possibility never occurred to us, even though my mother exhibited symptoms for quite a while. We attributed it to digestive issues under the guidance of experienced front-line physicians. A classic story of a family unfamiliar with the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer – never expected her to be diagnosed of cancer, of any kind.

I learned of my mother’s ovarian cancer diagnosis over the phone – we were separated by 10,000 miles. After 11 months of fighting the battle of her life, she bid farewell to us with grace and dignity. My mother was the rock of my life – my inspiration, my best friend, my mentor, and my champion. Her death propelled me towards recognizing my life’s true purpose in creating Ovarcome, an ovarian cancer foundation with the mission to raise global awareness, to fund research in search of a cure, and to provide financial assistance to ovarian cancer patients in need.

I responded to my life’s calling and in my mother’s memory, founded Ovarcome – a global ovarian cancer foundation with the mission to raise global awareness, to fund research in search of a cure, and to provide financial support to underprivileged women in the U.S. as well as developing nations in their valiant fight against ovarian cancer. With the help of a phenomenal Board, dedicated volunteers, donors, supporters, and countless blessings, in a short span of 7 years, Ovarcome has granted over 12 Research Grants, have helped hundreds of ovarian cancer patients and families in need via our OvarCare financial assistance program both nationally and internationally – a program that has grown from 1 to over 75 hospitals in 5 years, and have hosted several seminars and awareness campaigns to raise awareness on ovarian cancer worldwide.

My mom, Atashi, lived her life with love and grace, and passed away peacefully, and with dignity, to end her year-long battle with ovarian cancer. Through simple but lasting acts of kindness, she supported her friends, family and beyond all her life – and left us with the legacy to serve those impacted by ovarian cancer. My Mom might have succumbed to ovarian cancer – but, she remained committed to her spirit to Ovarcome by embracing death with dignity and finality. In honor of Atashi and all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Ovarcome was founded to create a loving community without social, religious, cultural, and geographical borders. Hence, the idea to change the world of ovarian cancer was born, the name Ovarcome was created by an epiphany at midnight. We set out boldly with the faith that we must create measurable as well as incalculable impact. We haven’t looked back since. Ovarcome was established on the pillars of unwavering commitment, love, service and conviction.

We are working tirelessly to save lives of women around the world through education, awareness, empowerment, early action, and support for the under-served. New programs, services, collaborations and partnerships are all in the horizon. We are adding more hospitals nationwide to our list to offer our OvarCare financial assistance program. We are marching forward in our quest to diffuse boundaries and unite hearts in our fight against ovarian cancer.

I feel fortunate to have found my purpose and passion in life through Ovarcome, and that too, as a path illuminated for me by my mother. Her death gave me as much to gain and receive, as her life. I feel happy to realize that she passed away peacefully, with grace and dignity and now I am here to carry on her legacy. When you find your calling and your purpose, you will know it – once you do, take that leap of faith. Every sentence starts with one letter and every vision starts with a dream – take that step, own it, be prepared to learn from failures, celebrate each small victory, seek advice, question the need, be resilient, embrace uncertainty, believe in your convictions, love fiercely and always have faith in your strength to Ovarcome.

As I remember my mother on her 10th year death anniversary, I celebrate and honor the incredibly amazing woman she was, someone not confined by life and death- her spirit will live on through this foundation. My mother is and will always remain my inspiration to Ovarcome. 💙

Via OvarCare Counseling we are pleased to offer: Up to 6 sessions of support for up to 6 months Meetings by phone in any location in the U.S. Supportive services to OvarCare grant recipients Information, resources, referrals as needed and requested Our OvarCare counseling sessions are designed to provide support through the journey of Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer and are not deemed to be psychotherapy services. Our members are ready to provide compassionate and meaningful support via active listening, providing gentle guidance in navigating the often-challenging course of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, and in providing effective tools and resources to Ovarcome. Please complete the fields below to register for our counseling program: We are here to Ovarcome with you. Welcome to our safe and friendly space. This is a complimentary service as part of our OvarCare Program and is currently available in English only.
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My Mother: My Inspiration To OVARCOME

From The Founder’s Desk: My mother is and will always remain my inspiration to Ovarcome.

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