About Us
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in June 2002 by seven women who share the passion to educate the public about ovarian cancer and extend support to those women who are battling the disease.
SLOCA is staffed by volunteers who donate time, money and support to educate the public, and who sponsor forums with leading experts on issues, such as, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, clinical trials, genetic counseling information and research. SLOCA is not affiliated with any one hospital, physician or clinic. It is an organization that will provide educational seminar programs to any hospital or clinic.
Our Mission
To increase ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, enabling early diagnosis and promoting ovarian cancer research and survivor support.
Our Vision
A society in which early detection and increased research dramatically improve survival rates
Board Members
* Grace Katzenberger, President - Survivor
* Lyn Nicolay, Vice President & Acting Director of Marketing - Survivor
* Karen Higano, Treasurer - Survivor
* Patricia McManus, Recording Secretary
* Nancy Marron, Corresponding Secretary - Survivor
* JoAnn Carter, Director of Education - Survivor
* Beverly Kinkade, Past President - Survivor
* Sheryl Zysk, Speaker's Bureau - Oncology Nurse
* JoAnn Carter, Emeritus - Survivor
* Diane Harrison, Emeritus - Survivor
* Judy Parham, Emeritus - Oncology Nurse
* Nancy Larson-Vomund, Emeritus - Oncology Nurse
* Dr. David G. Mutch, Medical Advisor
* Bob Hardcastle, Honorary
* Charlie Hapke, Attorney
* Kitty Lasinski, Webmaster
* James Betts
* Carol Heilman
* Krystal Martin - Oncology Nurse
* Dr. Carrie Morrison
* Dale Shuter