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Walk in Her Name FAQs

Below you will find all the essential information needed for you to take part in Walk in her Name – 100km in March, along with answers to our most frequently asked questions. Any further questions? Simply drop us an email and we’ll be happy to help WIHN@ovarian.org.uk

You can pay in offline funds by paying these into your account and donating onto your fundraising page.

Alternatively, you can donate via our website (donate.ovarian.org.uk). Please make sure to add ‘Walk in her name’ in the comments box so we know where your donation has come from. 

You can also donate via bank transfer. Please be sure to add the reference “Walk in Her Name” and send an email to WIHN@ovarian.org.uk detailing your donation amount, your full name and who you are donating in memory of so we can track this:

Account Name: Ovarian Cancer Action

Bank: National Westminster Bank

Sort Code: 60-02-20

Account number: 38900912

Ref: “Walk in Her Name”

Once you have joined our Facebook Community and filled in the form you will automatically receive a link to the Walk in Her Name fundraising pack via email in January.

If you would like a printed copy of the pack, you can request this by emailing our team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.

If you haven’t done so as part of the sign-up process, you will then need to set up your fundraising page on Facebook. You can do this really easily here.

If you have not registered with us, please use this link: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

Once you have set up your page, it’s easy to share with friends and family on social media and ask them to sponsor you for taking part.

We would love to hear more about who you are remembering or celebrating with your fundraising. If you feel comfortable doing so, please do share a hello and a memory with our Facebook community.

Of course, if you would like to take part as a team we recommend that you register using JustGiving. This takes just a few minutes and you can do so here: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

Once every member has registered and set up a page, you will be able to link your pages together and work as a team. You can find more information here: A guide to Team Pages – JustGiving Help

Our fundraising pack will provide you with plenty of ideas on how to raise as much as possible during March – Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. If you need any further support, you can get in touch with our friendly team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.

From 1 March, you're going to start walking and start to work towards the 100km goal. The challenge is to walk in your local area, at your own pace.

Every pound raised will fuel the research breakthroughs we need to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and find more effective treatments for women living with this incredibly complicated disease. This will help us, together, save the lives of more mothers, sisters and friends.

The challenge will be run through our Facebook group: Walk in her Name 2024. Check in and connect with hundred's of other like-minded walkers to share messages of support and updates as you progress towards your target. Our team will also be on hand to keep you motivated for the full month.

You can create your online donation page on Facebook quickly and easily here: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9 We will automatically send you your fundraising pack a little closer to the time.

Prefer to fundraise on JustGiving or want to sign up as a team? You can sign up here to quickly and easily set up your JustGiving page: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

It’s free to sign up and take part and we will send you your free fundraising pack a little closer to the time. Once you have raised over £10, we will also send you your free #TeamOCA t-shirt to wear with pride!

TShirts will start to be posted in February.

Fill in this sign up form here. We will automatically send you your fundraising pack a little closer to the time.

Prefer to fundraise on JustGiving or want to sign up as a team? You can sign up here to quickly and easily set up your JustGiving page.

Once you have raised over £10 we will send you your free #TeamOCA t-shirt in the post. Please note that TShirts will be posted in February.

You have the full month of March to walk the 100km total and you can do this however you would like.

You could do one 100km walk (a huge challenge!) but equally you could do 20 5km walks throughout the month.

Do whatever feels comfortable for you.

Please feel free to do whatever feels comfortable for you, it’s completely up to you. We know many people like to walk and reminisce about their loved ones whilst walking together, but if you would like to run you are very welcome. Please remember to take this at a pace that suits you.

We hope everyone who takes part is able to complete the full 100km distance within the month. However, we do not want anyone to overstretch themselves and pick up an injury. Of course, if you would like challenge yourself to go further than 100km, that is also very welcome!

You can join our Facebook community by clicking the below link and clicking on the “Join Group” button. In order to join, you will need to have a Facebook account and be logged in.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/walk24

You can find them in our group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/walk24

We recommend using a service like Strava. This allows you to track and share your distance using your smartphone. You can sign up for a free account at strava.com. Alternatively, many smartphones have an inbuild tracker or health app which you can use.

We will be in the Facebook group with you – reading all of your posts, cheering you on and providing you with hints and tips to keep you going!

We’ll also be there to answer any questions you have – just drop us a line in the group or on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.

There is no set location for you to take on your kms. You can fit them in around your lifestyle or go for a special long walk with friends and family in your local area. Please feel free to join in, fundraise and get your kms in at the location of your choice.

Please make sure wherever you are walking is safe, and consider walking during only daylight hours if you are going solo. Ensure that you are planning your routes wisely. If you are walking after daylight hours, please do ensure you wear reflective clothing - a lightweight flashlight may come in handy.

Starting the challenge at the same time means we can all take part as a community and motivate each other in memory and in celebration of our loved ones, so we ask that you try to keep to March where possible. Of course, if you are struggling to fit in your distance in the month, you can absolutely take a little longer to finish.

We know that this can be a difficult time and it is natural to feel a range of emotions after someone close to you has passed away. There is support available to help you, we have included more information on our website.

Participants aged under 18 must provide contact details of their parent or legal guardian, and must receive permission from that parent or guardian to take part in the Event and receive communications from Ovarian Cancer Action about this Event. 

We are keen to hear from people who are interested in sharing their story. Please get in touch with our team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk for more information.

After the event we will send out medals to everyone who has raised over £200 in the post. We will share the fundraising total with the group in early April – so make sure you collect as many donations as you can during March!

A few weeks after the has finished we will place the Facebook Community on hold. You will still be able to view messages and any videos or photos shared on the group, but you will not be able to post new updates.

We aim to update everyone who has signed up to take part in the event by mid- April 2024.

The group will be put on pause a short time after the 31st March, but we would love to hear from your directly on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.

Our pack will be launching in February and we will automatically send this to you once it is ready if you have already signed up using the this form. (or if you don't have Facebook you can sign up with JustGiving)

If you sign up after this point, we will send your pack to you automatically in your confirmation email. If you do not receive this in your inbox, please do check your junk folder.

If you would prefer a printed version of the pack, you can request one by emailing our team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.

If you are unable to find the pack, please get in touch with our team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk for support.

If you have not yet registered for the event, you can quickly and easily do so and set up your page here: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

If you prefer to fundraising on JustGiving (or are keen to sign up as a team) you can do so here: https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

If you have registered and just need to set up your fundraising page, please see the FAQ “I’ve just signed up, what do I need to do?”

Once you have set up your fundraising page, you can easily upload messages and images of your loved one to share with your friends and family.

We understand not everyone would like to use Facebook to fundraise. You can register for the event and set-up a JustGiving page quickly here:https://givp.nl/register/JQFVLSP9

If you would like to sign up as a Team for the event, we recommend you use JustGiving.  Please get in touch on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk if you need any support.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to link them together but your funds will still make a big difference to our work for women with ovarian cancer.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to link them together but your funds will still make a big difference to our work for women with ovarian cancer. However, if you would like to fundraise as a team, you can do so on JustGiving.

If you haven’t registered for the event yet, please use this link: https://givp.nl/register/GvGowAgP

If you have registered and would like to set up a JustGiving page only, please see the FAQ “I’ve just signed up, what do I need to do?”

You are very welcome to just join our community, take part in the event and walk your 100km in your local area. Unfortunately, we can only provide a free t-shirt to those people who have raised a minimum of £10.

Alternatively, if you would like to make a one-off donation yourself you can do so using your JustGiving or Facebook Donate page.

Please get in touch with WIHN@ovarian.org.uk. Our team would be happy to help you with the form and any other resources we can help with. If you have already signed up, you can download a sponsorship form on our resources page alongside your fundraising pack.

Your fundraising page is automatically set to stay open until the end of May 2024, but you can amend the end date at any point (until your page closes).

We are asking our supporters to raise £275 to support our work in research and awareness. This amount will truly help us to save more mothers, sisters and friends. All donations make a difference in fueling the breakthroughs we need for women with ovarian cancer.

Setting up a Facebook Fundraiser is the easiest way to raise funds.

If you haven’t registered for the event yet, please use this link: https://givp.nl/register/PSPn1cQ9 If you would like to fundraising on JustGiving or as a team, register here https://givp.nl/register/GvGowAgP)

If you have registered and would like to set up a Facebook Donate or JustGiving page only, please see the FAQ “I’ve just signed up, what do I need to do?”

Once you have set up your page, it’s easy to share with friends and family on social media and ask them to donate in support of your impressive 100kms challenge.

Our fundraising pack will also give you plenty of ideas on how to raise as much as possible during March – Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. If you need any further support, you can get in touch with our friendly team on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk. You can pay all funds in via your Facebook or JustGiving fundraising page.

We would love to hear more about who you are remembering or celebrating with your fundraising. If you feel comfortable doing so, please do share a hello and a memory with our Facebook community.

The funds you raise will fuel our work across three main areas:

BREAKTHROUGHS Since its inception, Ovarian Cancer Action is the largest expert funder of ovarian cancer research in the UK. However, more must be done with accelerated investment in groundbreaking new treatments, your funds will supercharge progress into treatments and early diagnosis for women across the UK. 

KNOWLEDGE Together we will transform the lives of women: Understanding the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer is vital for survival. Your fundraising will help empower more women (and medical professionals) with the knowledge they need around symptoms and higher-risk groups. This will support earlier diagnosis and give us a better chance of being able to stop this disease in its tracks.

FAIRNESS It’s paramount that all women have the best chance of survival regardless of age, ethnicity, or location. Your funds will support the fight for all women to be heard, whether that’s pushing for an early diagnosis or seeking access to the best care, surgery, and treatment options.

Unfortunately, if your page has closed you will not be able to reopen it. If you would like to continue your fundraising, we would be extremely grateful for your continued support. You can create a new page here.

We recommend writing a few words on the page noting how much you previously raised so that all your friends, family and donors can see.

Our team would love to help. You can get in touch on WIHN@ovarian.org.uk.