Samantha Brookes

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

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.

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Mums story …

Thursday 16th Apr
Our Mum, Jane was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer a few years ago. 

She had a full hysterectomy (we thought this would be the end). 

The next couple of years involved regular check ups. Unfortunately at the end of 2025 Mum’s blood test came back high for a marker that detects her type of cancer. She had a CT scan and they found more tumours in her abdominal space and one close to her bowel.

 In Feb 2026 Mum has a very ‘radical’ surgery to remove the cancer. She is prepped for a very long surgery and longer recovery. Luckily the surgery went as best as it could. 

Mum had 20cm of her bowel removed as she had a 10cm tumour that her large bowel had wrapped around. The other tumours were also removed and 
Mum is still recovering from her surgery. ( She is doing absolutely amazing, most people wouldn’t even know how poorly she’s been). 

Mum will now be back to close monitoring - for life! 

Me (Sam) and my sister Zoey are about to start training for a half marathon (November). This will be a first half marathon for both of us. We are both fairly new runners so this will be a huge challenge. 

We are hoping to raise £1000 for Ovacome a charity that support people like our Mum. 

Any donations are truely appreciated and if you can’t donate please share our story. 

Thank you so much. 

Sam & Zoey 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£10

Anita Randall

Good luck to you all 🏃‍♀️

£10

Roger Wenban

Good luck with the marathon. Love Roger

£10

Aunty Angie

Best wishes for the 1/2 marathon, Jane is doing great considering what she has been through. Xx

£25

Amanda Cowan

Good luck Sam, I know you can do this🤩

£10

Brenda Boulton

Good luck Sam You will smash this!! Sending our best wishes to Jane too 🩶🩶

£10

Heather

Good luck to you and your sister. I look forward to hearing all about the training x

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