Your Stories
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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.
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Carrie Sellings
Carrie's aunt Sonia was 47 when she passed away in 2014, after being diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian Cancer in 2010.
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Loved ones
28 February 2017
Geoff Fisher: "I would advise other men to take up the support of their friends"
After his wife Gillian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Geoff turned to friends for support.
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Loved ones
27 February 2017
Asli Akyurek:"We had an unspoken connection"
Asli lost her identical twin sister Ahu to ovarian cancer at the age of 38
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Lauren Aston
Lauren lost her Mum to ovarian cancer in 2010. She has since been tested for the BRCA genetic mutation.
