C.O.C.O.
Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.) is dedicated to raising awareness of ovarian cancer and screenings.
C.O.C.O.
Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.) is dedicated to raising awareness of ovarian cancer and screenings.
Who We Are
Our History
Our History
Our History
C.O.C.O. was founded in August of 2007, in memory of Debi Furnish, who died from ovarian cancer in 2005. Around the same time, another woman from Frankfort, KY , Ellen Liebman died from the disease. Debi's sister, Beverly Van Houten, and her friend, Jerri Robinson, decided they needed to raise awareness of the disease so that no other wo
C.O.C.O. was founded in August of 2007, in memory of Debi Furnish, who died from ovarian cancer in 2005. Around the same time, another woman from Frankfort, KY , Ellen Liebman died from the disease. Debi's sister, Beverly Van Houten, and her friend, Jerri Robinson, decided they needed to raise awareness of the disease so that no other woman has to go through what Debi and Ellen went through. "My friends and I got together and decided we wanted to form an organization-especially for the awareness part." -Beverly Van Houten
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
The Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.) is a non-profit organization that offers support services for women and families fighting ovarian cancer. Our goals are to raise awareness, increase early detection and improve treatment methods of Ovarian Cancer; to contribute to research for a cure for ovarian cancer; and to provide wom
The Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.) is a non-profit organization that offers support services for women and families fighting ovarian cancer. Our goals are to raise awareness, increase early detection and improve treatment methods of Ovarian Cancer; to contribute to research for a cure for ovarian cancer; and to provide women with information needed to make educated decisions about their health care.
OCRA
Our History
OCRA
C.O.C.O. is an official partner with the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s leader in the fight against ovarian cancer.
Join C.O.C.O. in Making a Difference
A donation to C.O.CO will make a real impact on the lives of others. Make checks payable to:
C.O.C.O.
P.O. Box 1762
Frankfort, KY 40602
or
Venmo - @CapitalOvarianCancerOrg
You can also make an impact joining the C.O.C.O community with an annual fee of only $25!
Now accepting scholarship applications
You may qualify for the Jerri Heltzel Robinson Memorial Nursing Scholarship
You are eligible to apply for this $2000 scholarship if you are:
• currently enrolled in a pre or post licensure program,
• have completed a minimum of one semester of coursework,
• and are a resident of Kentucky.
The deadline for applications has been extended to April 1, 2025.
C.o.C.O.'s Celebtration of life
You're Invited!
You're Invited to C.O.C.O's Celebration of Life on April 21st at The Foundry in Frankfort KY! Event begins at 5:30 pm with the auction of Derby hats, purses and more beginning at 6:30 pm. Bring your friends and family and help us with our mission to bring awareness about ovarian cancer.
Teal Time!
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
Wear your favorite shade of teal all month to support the cause and bring awareness to Ovarian Cancer.
Tee It up with C.o.c.o.
September 16, 2025
Join us for 16th annual Tee It Up with C.O.C.O. golf scramble, dinner, and silent auction.
2:30pm at the Frankfort Country Club
Duntreath St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Learn More at Tee It Up With C.O.C.O
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Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization is a 501 (c) Organization - FEIN-41-2235692
Charitable Gaming Number - EXE 2099
P.O. Box 1762 Frankfort, KY 40602
