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12th Biennial Rivkin Center Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium Report Published

August 28, 2019

The Journal of Gynecological Cancer recently published the meeting report for the 12th Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium. The symposium was organized by the Rivkin Center in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) at the University of Washington Campus in Seattle, WA from September 13-15, 2018. The three-day event brought together a record […]

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2019 SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer

July 18, 2019

More than 2,000 participants joined us at the SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer on Sunday, July 14th — helping raise awareness and funds for critical ovarian cancer research and education. We are so grateful for the support of the community at this inspirational event every year, and this one did not disappoint! Sachia Powell […]

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3 Ways to Raise Money for Your SummeRun Team

June 5, 2019

As the annual Swedish SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer approaches, we wanted to share some fun and creative ways participants have been raising money for their SummeRun teams. Host a Silent Auction Kevin Westrick and his daughter, Whitney, started Rockin’ for Rosie in 2014. The event is in honor of Kevin’s mother, Rosemarie “Rosie”, who passed away […]

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Because of You: A thank you letter from an ovarian cancer survivor

September 13, 2018

My story In January 2017, I went in for my annual gynecological exam. During the exam, my gynecologist noted that my uterus seemed enlarged and, suspecting that I had fibroids, sent me for an ultrasound. While having the ultrasound I watched the monitor trying to decipher the gray blobs I saw, wondering how I’d fit […]

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2018 SummeRun Honoree: Debbie McKenzie

July 2, 2018

We are thrilled to have Debbie McKenzie as our 2018 SummeRun honoree! Debbie and her family and friends have been supporters of the SummeRun for the past three years and are great friends of the Rivkin Center. We know Debbie’s story will inspire you as you participate in this year’s event! Debbie’s Story Debbie had […]

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Introducing Dr. Mary-Claire King: Symposium Keynote

June 25, 2018

We’re excited to share that Dr. Mary-Claire King will be our keynote speaker at the Rivkin Center’s 12th Biennial Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium. Dr. King first discovered BRCA1, the breast and ovarian cancer gene, in 1990. Her work on BRCA1 was a game-changer for how scientists thought about the role of genetics in complex diseases […]

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Community Fundraising: Mother’s Day Dash in Shelton, WA

June 22, 2018

The Mother’s Day Dash on Sunday, May 13th in Shelton, WA hosted by the Conklin family raised nearly $5,000 in the fight against ovarian cancer. The Dash is a 4 mile run/walk community fundraising event for the Swedish SummeRun & Walk to benefit the Rivkin Center. The Conklin’s are longtime supporters of the SummeRun and […]

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Creating a Philanthropic Legacy

April 8, 2018

When Susun Livingston learned she had an advanced stage of ovarian cancer in 2001, her life changed forever. During her clinical trial treatment, Susun heard about the SummeRun & Walk  for ovarian cancer and decided to walk the course no matter how long it took her. Amazed at the attendance, organization and excitement around the […]

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Announcing the 25th Annual Swedish SummeRun and Walk for Ovarian Cancer

March 22, 2018

Registration for the Swedish SummeRun and Walk for Ovarian Cancer is now open! The SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer was founded in 1994 by renowned Swedish Cancer Institute medical oncologist Saul E. Rivkin, MD, in partnership with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Rivkin and his five daughters were mourning the loss of Dr. Rivkin’s late wife, and […]

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The Rivkin Center to Host First NW Gynecological Cancer Symposium

December 1, 2017

Free event to foster collaboration between scientists SEATTLE – Dec 1, 2017 – The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer is proud to present the 1st biennial Northwest Gynecological Cancer Symposium (NGCS) to be held on Monday, December 4th, 2017 from 8am – 7pm at Pelton Auditorium at Fred Hutch in Seattle. NGCS is designed to […]

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