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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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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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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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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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Fundraising stories
22 May 2020
Rob Coan: "Even in lockdown, it's something we can do together to celebrate this remarkable woman."
Rob Coan, and his sons Oliver and Toby, take part in Walk In Her Name Step Challenge.
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Fundraising stories
15 May 2020
Ideas and activities for your Step Challenge
We’ve gathered some ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your 295,000 steps target for the end of May.
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Fundraising stories
07 May 2020
A symbol of hope this World Ovarian Cancer Day
The current crisis means we've had to change how we raise awareness. At the moment, 90% of women don’t know the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. What’s more, there’s been a massive decline both in the number of people going to see their GPs and cancer diagnosis these past six weeks due to COVID-19.
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Fundraising stories
20 January 2020
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Fundraising stories
05 December 2019
One woman’s vision
Pip Bishop and Chris Hodgkiss, the creative minds behind ‘I Will Survive’, introduce their friend VJ – the campaign's inspiration and driving force.
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Fundraising stories
27 November 2019
"Life became difficult but we enjoyed many happy years"
James Poulton's Mum was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2009. He shares how fundraising through #TeamBev and a Tribute Fund helped him and his family to keep their memories alive.
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Fundraising stories
23 September 2019
John Lewis Partnership secondment
Ovarian Cancer Action is really excited that John Lewis Partnership has posted three secondment positions on their internal network as part of their Golden Jubilee Trust program!
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Fundraising stories
23 August 2019
"The Walk in her Name event is so close to my heart"
Alison was motivated to take part in Walk In Her Name by her sister Lesley, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014.
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Fundraising stories
06 June 2019
Meet our volunteers: John Lynch
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet John.
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Fundraising stories
05 June 2019
Meet our volunteers: Kim Gray
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet Kim.
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Fundraising stories
28 May 2019
Meet our volunteers: Alison Woolcock
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet Alison from Cardiff.
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Fundraising stories
28 May 2019
Meet our volunteers: Suzie, Deb & Florence
Our volunteers Suzie, Deb & Florence have all used their own personal experiences of ovarian cancer to help others.
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"I was lucky my cancer was caught early but we desperately need to develop a screening tool"
Alex was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2016 aged 39. She shares her story and explains why she will be helping to hand out 33,000 roses on World Ovarian Cancer Day to raise awareness.
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Fundraising stories
29 April 2019
Why I’ll be handing out white roses on World Ovarian Cancer Day
8th May is World Ovarian Cancer Day and Ovarian Cancer Action volunteers up and down the country will be handing out white roses with symptoms tags attached, to help raise awareness of a disease which many know little about. OCA volunteer Kim explains why she will be taking part.
