Anita's Ovacome Fundraiser

I'm fundraising for all the women, of all ages, who have had to experience ovarian cancer so that greater research can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment that saves lives.

Can you help me make a real difference to the ovarian cancer community?

As a Touch of Teal model 2025, I'm raising funds for Ovacome, the national UK charity focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by this disease. Ovacome is a strong community for those who have been diagnosed, those who think that they might be at risk, friends and family, and healthcare professionals.

Ovacome exists to reduce isolation, provide expert information, promote understanding of ovarian cancer and its symptoms, and to support those affected by it in their time of need.  

Ovacome’s specialist support team is there to help those living with ovarian cancer navigate their treatment, care and life beyond the disease through the charity’s telephone support line, email, and 24-hour forum. Ovacome also hosts online and in-person groups, workshops, and events where people affected can meet others in similar circumstances, share advice, make friends, and offer encouragement to one another in a safe environment.

Ovacome receives no government funding and so relies on its donors and fundraisers to make its life-changing work possible. Your generosity could help someone affected by ovarian cancer access the vital support and resources they need. Any amount you feel able to give could have a huge impact on the experience of someone facing a diagnosis.

This September, during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, I'm taking centre stage on the Touch of Teal catwalk as someone with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Twice a year now, I attend the UCLH Cancer MacMillan Centre for tests and scans to ensure I'm okay. 

Everyone one of us has a story - but a different one.  We come together, with acceptance, compassion and support for the community - and if there is just a small thing that you or I can do to help even one person, that is amazing.

It would mean a lot to me if you could share my fundraising page with your friends, family, colleagues and on your social media in the lead-up to the big day.