Blog
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Fundraising stories
15 February 2021
Ideas & activities for your Step Challenge
We’ve gathered some ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your 295,000 steps target this March throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Thank you
On Sunday the 31st January, our BBC Lifeline Appeal aired. This was our chance to bring ovarian cancer into the public eye, to raise awareness, and gain support for the life-saving research we do. There are so many people who are responsible for giving ovarian cancer this platform, and so this is our page to thank the special people that helped support us.
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January update: What’s happening with ovarian cancer treatment?
We take a look at what’s happening in hospitals right now, what you should expect if your treatment is delayed, and how we can help you through the weeks ahead.
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21 December 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action: A challenging year in review
Fundraising as we know it got turned on its head, our scientists were forced to spend months our of their labs, and we said goodbye to our office. So how did we manage to keep moving forwards? What exactly have we been up to? Here’s a little insight into a very big year and how we have truly been taking action...
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16 December 2020
Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help...
Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help. Please vote to make raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer our next campaign in February.
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16 December 2020
Do you know a member of the Women’s Institute?
If you know a member of the WI, ask them to vote for our resolution in February. Together we have the power to create a world in which no woman dies unnecessarily of ovarian cancer.
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Research Study, take part: How ovary removal impacts your brain
A team of researchers from the Einstein Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto are looking for volunteers to help in their research looking at how hormones impact cognition.
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Fundraising stories
19 November 2020
"So many people haven’t even heard of ovarian cancer, passing on the message is what it's all about"
Back in the 70s, retired railwayman Chris Milner inherited an old railway station name plate. He had no idea of the impact it would one day have.
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Fundraising stories
02 November 2020
Tom: "I held one of the most historic racing events of all time online, whilst raising money for a cause close to my heart."
Tom Hand was just 12 years old when his mum Shelley died of ovarian cancer. Now 18, he's following in her footsteps and fundraising for ovarian cancer research.
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29 October 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action Supporter Awards 2020
We are so pleased to announce the winners for the Ovarian Cancer Action Supporter Awards 2020! Everyone who supports us is a champion in our eyes, but we would like to recognise four supporters who through this difficult year when many fundraising events have been cancelled, have been both innovative and inspirational with their fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action.
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Fundraising stories
15 October 2020
A Celebration of Support: Your Inspiring Ideas in Action
From the powerful voice of Kate Winslet, to an inspiring farmer – our supporters are united by this dreadful disease, but in that unity is strength and support for Ovarian Cancer Action.
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Meet the Kent-based walkers determined to stomp out ovarian cancer
The Pinecone Walkers celebrate ten whole years of fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action in memory of Barbara.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
02 October 2020
Genetic testing: a numbers game
OCA’s Head of Public Affairs and Research Marie-Claire Platt explores why offering everybody the choice to be tested (population testing) could give many the opportunity to catch cancer early or prevent it before it happens.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
30 September 2020
Christen Williams: "You cannot do it alone, and you do not need to"
Christen Williams talks to us about the friends she made and support she found in the wonderful community of BRCA carriers following her own diagnosis.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
30 September 2020
Men and BRCA: what you need to know
Demetra Georgiou is a Principal Genetic Counsellor at Imperial College Healthcare (Charing Cross Hospital). She answers our top questions about men and BRCA.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
29 September 2020
Rachel: Reflecting on my BRCA diagnosis eight years on
Rachel reflects on her BRCA diagnosis and the importance of genetic testing within the Jewish community.
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Fundraising stories
11 September 2020
Philippa O'Halloran: "It was easy to get motivated because I was doing this in memory of mum"
Philippa O'Halloran cycled 100 miles to fund ovarian cancer research in memory of her mum.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
03 August 2020
Calling all male BRCA carriers
Men are just as likely to carry a BRCA mutation as women. Boston College is recruiting BRCA+ men to help improve their experience.
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Fundraising stories
28 July 2020
For Debbie: "I decided to do something in her memory"
Darren Adnett is running ten 10km races in memory of his friend Debbie Gold, despite lockdown.
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In the news
03 July 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action joins coalition calling for current furlough scheme to be extended for shielded and high-risk workers
People who have been shielding from coronavirus and can’t safely return to work from 1st August risk losing their jobs and livelihoods, warns new report from the Trade Union Congress.
