Competitions

About the Ovacome Writing Competition

Enter Ovacome's second writing competition by submitting a short story on the theme 'Connected'. Each entry will help us to raise awareness and funds for our ovarian cancer support services. Read more

2020 Winner

Read the winning entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'How I spent my weekend' by Anita Gait. Read more

2020 Joint runner up

Read our joint runner up entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Fresh Air' by Laura Williams. Read more

2020 Joint runner up

Read our joint runner up entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Holiday Snaps' by Hazell Ward. Read more

Latest

Relationships, intimacy and mental health during and after early surgical menopause

Ovarian Cancer Action is joined by Psychotherapist Diane Danzebrink, discussing how early menopause can impact relationships and how to work through these changes.
Managing anxiety around genetic testing and beyond

Ovarian Cancer Action and clinical psychologist Jo Ashcroft will be discussing all the feelings you may experience through your genetic testing journey and how to navigate these.
Get crafty with Ovacome: macrame hanging decoration

Join us for our next Ovacome community craft session, where we'll be learning to make macrame hanging decorations.
Help me make a difference to those affected by ovarian cancer

I’m raising money for Ovacome, who support people living with ovarian cancer and their loved ones. This cause means a lot to me -many of you know about my sister, Jane. I’ve always been wary of raising money for charities like this, but now it feels like the least I can do. I hope that you’ll consider supporting their work in any way that you can.