In the spring of 1997, there were two seminal events that brought ovarian cancer activists together for the first time and served as the catalyst for the establishment of the Alliance. The Indianapolis group had worked closely with the local medical community to include both a forum on ovarian cancer awareness and seminar for the ACOG doctors on early detection of ovarian cancer. Inspired by these two meetings, leading activists resolved to create a vehicle to mobilize the consumer community to work together to advance an ovarian cancer agenda at the national level. The Alliance was launched in the fall of 1997. The Alliance has an office in Washington, D.C. with staff who are ovarian cancer survivors, experienced in health policy, advocacy, and non-profit management.
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