Be Barten

Help me to make a difference to those affected by ovarian cancer

On July the 10th I am riding my motorbike from Lands End to John o Groats over 7 days in memory of my dear sister Chilie. I am reliving the same road trip we did on an old farm bike back in 2017 when she was sadly nearing the end of her Ovarian cancer journey. We had great fun and spent most of that long damp trip laughing! We made some fabulous memories. Every year in her memory I take a motorbike road trip to remind myself that life can be short and that we need to grasp it with both hands.  

Can you help me make a real difference to the life of someone affected by ovarian cancer?

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.

It would mean a lot to me if you could share my fundraising page with your friends, family, colleagues and on your social media.