Mark Rupert Rowbotham

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

My mum, Margaret Rose Whicher, died in January 2024 from Ovarian Cancer. In her life she had raised funds for many good causes. She also loved the Isle of Jura - where she had spent many formative holidays. So in her memory (on my 55th birthday) I am running the Isle of Jura Fell Race. The run is a gruelling 2300M+ of climbing over the awe-inspiring 'Paps'. A challenge worthy of her memory and of this important cause. 

It is a fitting challenge. 

So this leads to ask: if you might 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.