Ovare: Annual Ovations & Appreciation Night, 2026
Desert Dreams
Resilience. Renewal. Radiance.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Briar Club | Houston
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Benefitting & Honoring: Ovarcomers Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer
In the harshest landscapes, life finds a way to bloom.
This year, the theme of Ovare, Desert Dreams, reflects the journey of Ovarcoming – resilience in the face of diagnosis, renewal through research and innovation, and radiance in the glow of hope community.
Join Ovarcomers, caregivers, physicians, corporate leaders, and philanthropists for an unforgettable evening dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer awareness, funding research, and strengthening our unified resolve to Ovarcome Ovarian Cancer.
This year, we are honored to welcome internationally recognized scientist Dr. Satchin Panda as our keynote speaker, alongside leading voices in gynecologic oncology and women’s health.
Together, we will gather:
- To fund progress and change outcomes
- To expand ovarian cancer awareness and action
- To assist every woman diagnosed to bloom beyond the desert
We Invite You to Be Part of the Bloom
Your presence fuels our impact. Your generosity supports the renewal. Your leadership creates hope and radiance.
Join us for Desert Dreams, where resilience takes root, renewal begins, and radiance blooms.
Reserve Your Seat. Become a Sponsor & Supporter.
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We thank you for your gracious support!
Keynote Announcement
Dr. Satchin Panda
We are honored to welcome Dr. Satchin Panda as the keynote speaker for the 2026 OVARE: Desert Dreams – Resilience. Renewal. Radiance.
An internationally recognized scientist and professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Dr. Panda is a pioneer in circadian biology and prevention science. His groundbreaking research on metabolic health and disease prevention will anchor an unforgettable evening of Resilience. Renewal. Radiance.
About Dr. Satchin Panda
- Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- International leader in circadian rhythm research
- Bestselling Author of the internationally recognized book, The Circadian Code
- Widely featured in scientific publications and global media
Join us to hear from and meet Dr. Satchin Panda – illuminating the future of resilience and renewal, at Ovare 26: Desert Dreams.
Meet our 2026 Ovare: Desert Dreams Chairs
Dr. Anil Sood
Betty White
Mike Bradbury
We thank our Champions:
Dr. Aparna & Dr. Ashish Kamat
Dr. Priya & Ranjit Bhosale
Betty & Craig White
Beth & Jim Patterson
Mike Bradbury & Julie Davidson
Runsi & Supryo Sen
Juuhi & Prakash Ahuja
Linda & Hasan Ibrahim
Dr. Alpa & Jonathon Nick
Dr. Anil & Kelly Sood
Silent Auction Contributors
Artavi Med Spa
Kendra Scott
Houston zoo
Dynamo Charities
Fleet Feet
Citywide Massage
Main Street Theater
Nice Wines
Saint Arnold Brewery
Spindletap
Taste of Texas
The Health Museum
Wedding Oak Winery
The Briar Club
Liz Stegall
Camp Cody
Sweetwater Country Club
NRG
Twin Liquor
Sharon Worley
Ballooms TX
Linda Ibrahim
Avenida Brazil
Vara Ranch
We thank our Partners & Sponsors
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If you would like to support and sponsor Ovare 2026, please send us an email with your interest, at info@ovarcome.org.
Thank you!