Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc.
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE GEORGIA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE IS TO EDUCATE GEORGIA WOMEN OF ALL AGES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RISKS, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS OF OVARIAN CANCER.
About
EDUCATION & AWARENESS - GOCA REACHES OUT ACROSS GEORGIA VIA HEALTH FAIRS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-MAIL, PRINT & TV, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER. AN ESTIMATED 2,000,000 PEOPLE WERE REACHED IN 2018. BAG OF HOPE - THE GOCA BAG OF HOPE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO WOMEN BEGINNING THEIR OVARIAN CANCER JOURNEY. THE BAG CONTAINS COMFORT, INFORMATIONAL, AND INSPIRATIONAL ITEMS THAT A WOMAN AND HER FAMILY CAN USE DURING HER OVARIAN CANCER JOURNEY. WITH SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE, THE POPULARITY OF THE BAG IS SPREADING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING ADDITIONAL OUT OF STATE REQUESTS WHICH WE ARE CURRENTLY FULFILLING. 355 BAGS OF HOPE WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2018. SURVIVORS TEACHING STUDENTS - SAVING WOMEN'S LIFE'S - IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE, THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATING STUDENTS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER. THE PROGRAM BRINGS THE FACES, VOICES, AND STORIES OF OVARIAN CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS INTO THE CLASSROOMS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS TO LET THEM HEAR FIRSTHAND ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THE DISEASE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO MAY RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS FOR OVARIAN CANCER SO THAT THE DISEASE IS DETECTED EARLIER. GOCA HAS COLLABORATED WITH EMORY MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR THE PAST 11 YEARS AND THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE MEDICAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO THE MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PROGRAM. TO DATE, OVER 2,200 FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE TAKEN PART IN THIS PROGRAM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The mission of the georgia ovarian cancer alliance is to educate georgia women of all ages, their families, and the healthcare community about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The mission of the georgia ovarian cancer alliance is to educate georgia women of all ages, their families, and the healthcare community about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is GA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 6065 ROSWELL ROAD SUITE 512, SANDY SPRINGS, GA, 30328.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 1 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$31,665.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $94,303 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $23,197 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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