Your Stories
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Remembering cancer campaigner Fi Munro, one year on
On July 7th 2020, we said goodbye to cancer campaigner and award-winning researcher Fi Munro.
Fi was diagnosed with non-genetic stage four ovarian cancer just four years earlier, aged 30, and it changed her life forever. Little did we know then, how much she would go on to change other people’s lives too.
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Remembering Anne Giess: International Nurses Day
David lost his lovely wife Anne to ovarian cancer in 2019. Now he’s determined to raise awareness so that both women, and men, will recognise the disease.
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Kizzie's Step Challenge journey
Just two weeks after she lost her mum to ovarian cancer, Kizzie decided to take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge. Together with friends and family she raised whopping £3,176, reaching the top of our fundraising leader board. Now, she reflects on her experience and what it meant to her to take part.
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Loved ones
26 March 2021
Putting a spotlight on age inequality: Elizabeth's story
Women of all ages should have access to the best possible care when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sadly Debra’s mum Elizabeth, didn’t. Debra shares her mum’s story in the hope that all GP's will be better equipped in the future if a patient exhibits symptoms.
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Carolyn: "More than anything, she was the heart of our family"
Carolyn sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer 18 months ago. Now she is determined to raise money for the vital research that will create better treatments, earlier detection and methods of prevention. Read her story below.
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DNA Family Secrets: Duri shares her story as part of BBC Two documentary
Duri Mehmet, one of the founding members of our Next Generation Women's Collective, sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer nine years ago, she then discovered that the disease runs in her family. Duri shared her journey as part of BBC Two documentary called DNA Family Secrets on the 9th March 2021. This is her full story.
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Issy: "My mum is the reason we are fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action"
Issy lost her mum Lydia two years ago to ovarian cancer. Now she and her family take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge in order to raise money for a screening tool. This is her story.
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"I just thought of my Mum and all those other women fighting ovarian cancer." - Jack
11 year old Jack Carson ran 43 miles during February half term for Ovarian Cancer Action because he wanted to “support women and girls, like my Mum.” He tells us his story.
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Loved ones
26 December 2020
“Our efforts will be for our daughters, and for women everywhere” Libby.
Libby sadly lost her friend Elaine to ovarian cancer in 2019. In her memory, she is organising a New Year’s Eve walk on one of Elaine’s favourite routes to raise money and awareness for the disease. This is Elaine’s story.
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Loved ones
07 December 2020
Head shave for Sian
Harriet and Tatiana have been best friends through thick and thin, including when Tatiana’s mum, Sian, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To prevent others from going through this experience, Harriet has shaved her head to raise awareness of the disease.
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Loved ones
02 December 2020
Catherine: "My wish is that no one else dies from undiagnosed peritoneal cancer."
Catherine lost her mum Alison to primary peritoneal cancer in 2012. Eight years on, she’s ready to share her story in the hope she can help others survive the disease.
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Rabbi Oliver: “The BRCA gene mutation is much more prevalent in the Ashkenazi Jewish community."
By sharing his story, Rabbi Oliver hopes to help prevent cancer in Jewish communities.
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Loved ones
08 July 2020
Maria Emly: "Sarah – we love you and miss you so much, but we shall never forget you."
Maria adapted her plans to fundraise during lockdown in memory of her daughter Sarah.
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Loved ones
29 June 2020
Andy Leslau: "At 80, she was boxing. She had a real zest for life and loved to give back."
Andy Leslau shares his family’s Step Challenge experience in memory of his mother, Anita Leslau.
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Christen Williams: "This is my story so far in memory of my mum, my best friend"
Christen Williams shares her experience of how she came to find out she carries a BRCA gene mutation
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Gift Hamisi: "Educate yourself on your family history and learn to listen to your body"
Five years after losing her mother to ovarian cancer, Gift was shocked to learn that her grandmother had also been diagnosed with the disease. Gift is currently awaiting the results of her BRCA test and wants to use her voice to encourage other women to understand their family history and the prevention options available to them.
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Loved ones
16 July 2018
Alan Roberts
Alan Roberts pays tribute to his beloved wife, Carys, who lost her life to ovarian cancer in March this year. A hugely talented artist, the sale of Carys's artwork has left an incredible legacy, helping to raise £25,000 for a number of cancer charities.
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Rachel Firmin
Rachel pushed for genetic testing after losing her mum to breast cancer and discovered that she was BRCA2+. She shares her story.
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Loved ones
20 March 2018
Rob Dawson
Rob wrote the following blog post in July last year, three days before he lost his mum, Carole, to ovarian cancer. While her loss has been devastating, Rob has tried to channel his energy into fundraising for our research projects, paying tribute to the amazing woman who always supported him and let him be himself.
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Loved ones
01 February 2018
Darren Halmshaw
Darren lost his wife, Pamela, in October 2016 after a ten-year fight with ovarian cancer. He shares his story.
