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Sue Toudup

Touch of Teal Models 2025

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I am raising funds for Ovacome but I need your help!

Who Am I? Hello, my name is Sue, I am 58 and have Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. 

What am I doing?  This September, during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, I'll be taking centre stage on the Touch of Teal catwalk as someone with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It is an annual awareness-raising fashion event that will help to shine a powerful light on often-missed symptoms of ovarian cancer and inspire early detection.  Fun Fact: Cervical smear tests do NOT detect Ovarian Cancer! 

My Story! Between Jun and Dec of 2022, I visited my GP three times complaining of unexplained abdominal pain. They examined my bloated tummy and tested my urine for UTIs but never once offered me a CA125 blood test (a valuable tool in helping to diagnose OC). Astoundingly, the female GP who saw me seemed as oblivious to the classic OC symptoms as me! By my third appt, I was in so much pain, I cried and was diagnosed with mild depression. Unfortunately, at the time I had been extremely stressed - my mother and husband were both ill, so I suppose this diagnosis wasn’t altogether surprising. 

However, by Jan 2023, my pain had worsened and I could hardly eat from feeling so full so my daughter Zoe pushed me to insist on an ultrasound scan. Although that took a while to sort, I’ll forever be grateful for my daughter’s perseverance. The diagnosis of cancer was obviously devastating for both myself and my family, but thankfully things moved pretty quickly after that. 

My first appointment with an oncologist a few weeks later (to inform me of the cancer’s staging), is all a bit of a blur if I’m honest. My dear mum had died that very same morning, and my husband was unable to be with me to hold my hand due to him being a few floors up from me in the hospital having chemo treatment! 

My debulking surgery was scheduled for 16 March 2023 (on my birthday of all days); it was tough and I spent ten days in hospital recovering. This operation was followed up with eight gruelling cycles of chemotherapy from May-Sept. Thankfully, I have been NED (No Evidence of Disease) ever since, but realistically I know it’s just a matter of time before it returns.  EDIT: 11/08/25 - The beast has returned - hate this disease so much!

Why donate?  Cancer doesn’t have to define who we are or what we can achieve. Preparing for Touch of Teal with eleven other inspiring ladies has brought laughter, purpose and hope - my hope is that donations will lead to improved treatments for ovarian cancer, enable earlier detection, and inspire others through our stories.  We’ll probably be in heels, possibly emotional, and definitely proud. I’d love your support on the catwalk.

Please consider giving a small donation if you are able. Ovacome reduces isolation, provides expert information, promotes understanding of ovarian cancer and its symptoms, and supports those affected by it in their time of need. Twenty ladies are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each day in the UK, and 8 of them will be so poorly that they go to A&E before diagnosis, without realising that their symptoms are caused by ovarian cancer. 

B.E.A.T. If you or a loved one are experiencing BLOATING (B), changes in EATING habits (E), ABDOMINAL pain (A) or TOILET changes (T) Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary | Ovacome (it’s really unusual for women over 50 to start experiencing IBS symptoms) go to your GP!

Earlier diagnosis saves lives! 

Thank you — for reading, sharing, donating, and being your wonderful selves. 




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I’m back with the sequel no one ever asked for!

Monday 18th Aug
18 August 2025
So yeh, after raising CA125 levels and familiar symptoms of a bloated tummy/pain in the abdomen, my oncologist referred me for a PET scan. Although I knew it wouldn’t be good news, it was difficult to hear that the b’stard cancer was indeed back causing mischief and mayhem 

Six months of chemotherapy will follow in September, and although that stinks, I am thankful that I am still being offered treatment to help extend my life for as long as possible. I have so much to live for, and will continue to fight for as long as I am able. 

The good news is that I’ll still be able to participate in the fashion show on 13 September before treatment commences. The show must go on! 

Thanks to all who have donated - you are all superstars in my eyes!

Thursday 7th Aug
I have been overwhelmed by the donations I have already received, but here’s hoping I can achieve my new goal of £2000 by the time I’m walking (or stumbling) down that catwalk on the afternoon of Saturday 13th September at The Mayfair Hotel, London. 

I am blessed to have a bunch of fabulous family & close friends joining me on the day, and I suspect they may well be the noisiest. The iconic ‘Pretty Woman’ scene where Vivian cheers at the polo match in a non ladylike fashion? Yep, well no doubt that’ll be my daughter!

Because this charity means so much to me, my alter ego ‘Quizzy Sue’, has decided to donate all the hosting fees for music bingos & quizzes until the end of Sept 2025  (and will continue to do so if the target hasn’t been reached by then). On hindsight, this may backfire on me, as I’ve never been so bloomin’ busy! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£25

Maria Demmon

My beautiful inspirational friend. You looked so amazing on the catwalk!! We are all so proud of you x

£25

Ali Patch

Hi Sue. Good luck with the event today. I am gutted I won’t be there but I have no doubt you will be fabulous and it will be a beautiful day.

£50

Dani T And Jack

You are truly iconic! Sending lots of love, from Dani and Jack xxxx

£100

Denis And Carol Prickett

good luck sue love denis and carol xx

£25

Liz Penny

Can't wait to see you on the catwalk lovely Sue. You are a lioness and an inspiration to us all. You go girl! X

£20

Claire Leggatt

Superwoman on the catwalk! Sue you really are an amazing lady and a true inspiration. Go strut your stuff. I hope the heels aren’t too high 😱🥰🥰🥰

£3

Sue Toudup

I couldn’t resist donating that extra £3 to get me to the £3k mark. Thank you to everyone who has contributed, I am so happy, and so grateful!

£25

Sharon Morris-motasher

Go strut your stuff Sue, have an amazing night ! Good luck to you and all the lovely ladies walking beside you, you are all inspirational x

£50

Jane Clitheroe

All the very best for your big day Sue, go strut your stuff and have lots of fun!

£25

Kerry (claire C’s Sister)

You are the true definition of ‘inspirational’ Sue! Wishing you lots of fun strutting your stuff down the catwalk and I hope there’s lots of raucous whooping - you deserve it. All the very best with your journey ahead. 💕

£30

Catherine

£10 pounds for each of each of our healthy adult daughters….. may it continue this way. Let a cure be found for this insidious disease. Thank you for your fund raising Sue. X

£25

Ruth

£20

Sue Pelham

You are amazing Sue, keep on fighting this x

£25

Jacqui Bannister

Have a great time at your big event this weekend. Go smash it Sue 💜

£20

Emma Mouchet

Have a ball, Sue! All in a great cause x

£25

Lisa Hignett

So sorry I won’t be there on Saturday to cheer you on but please know that you are always in my thoughts xx

£10

Joanne Kent

Keep fighting Sue, you are an inspiration to so many. Enjoy your catwalk experience.

£25

Nikki Knowles

Goodluck with your fashion show xx

£25

Laura Jane Vonnors

❤️❤️❤️

£80

Vanessa & Friends

Monies raised by an impromptu raffle at a music bingo I hosted today. Thank you Vanessa and fellow members of The Tracy Trust in Hedgerley. With thanks from Quizzy Sue X

£100

Daniel French

£25

Dave Eaton

From Michelle Dad good luck with the battle you can do it again

£20

Angela Pooke

£50

Claire X

So looking forward to seeing you owning the catwalk in September - you truly are a wonder woman for all you have been through, and continue to endure, whilst raising awareness of ovarian cancer. Love you. ❤️💙

£15

Mel

With love from Mel & family (music bingo players - Spindle). x

£100

Andy & Sandra

You are amazing and strong and brave and wonderful xx

£15

Rea

Lots of love, Rea and Kerry xx

£15

Melissa, George And Oliver Xxx

£25

Olivia Pryer

Lots of love to the whole family! Liv xxx

£50

Meg And Brendon

£15

Kofi Moran

£10

Robyn, Josh And Freya Refsnes-toudup

Lots of love, Robyn Josh and Freya xxx

£25

Nikki Spence

❤️❤️❤️

£30

David Cordingley

£10

Sara

£50

Tahsin

£50

Glenn

I'm so proud of you. Love you loads❤️

£25

Matt & Elisha

£25

Julia Beazley

Loads of love to you Sue x

£100

Jordan Feemster

£50

Emma Prickett

So proud of you Auntie Sue! Xx

£50

Matt

£25

Adam Prickett

All my love x

£10

Kaylie Costi

£100

Pam Jansons

£27

Molly & All The Ovacome Team

Monies to cover the cost of flyers which Ovacome very kindly organised for me. Rather than me pay them the costs directly, they graciously me to pop the money on here instead!

£150

Quizzy Sue

My Music Bingo hosting fee for the month of August (Spindle & Thread).

£40

Sarah Atkinson

Super proud of you my beautiful friend. Auery I’m missing such an amazing event. 🩵🩷

£25

Wendy Mcdonnell

To my fabulous friend - your positivity is awe inspiring . Can't wait to see your catwalk photos xx

£100

Tracy Cooper

Inspiring words from an inspiring woman that I’ve been lucky enough to have in my life for more than 5 decades. Xxx

£35

Valley Plus

Thanks for a great afternoon!

£15

Adele Scott

Love Adele x

£25

Angela Davies

Well done Sue, you are amazing 🌟

£15

Sarah De Vivo

Such an inspirational lady you are Sue, sending lots of love xx

£10

Tracy Scott

You go Sue! Always be you & keep being your gorgeous genuine self!

£20

Lorraine Eaton

Move over Naomi Campbell Sue is in the house xx

£50

Zoe

Proud of you mama! Love you x

£25

Nick Burrett

Lots of love from Quizzy Nick to Quizzy Sue

£25

Donna

With love ❤️

£25

Michaela Fox

I love what you are doing to raise awareness of this terrible disease. My Aunt passed away in 1986 with Ovarian Cancer so it's good to see some light been shed on it. Please hold onto all the positivity and love around you - beautiful lady xx

£25

Sue Bone

Sue, you’re one amazing lady!xx

£10

Karen

A wonderful cause and thank you for raising awareness so us women can understand better and to listen to our bodies xx

£25

Tony Williams

Have a great time Sue and fellow strutters , I have this Saturday night fever image in my vacuous mind 😎

£10

Virginia Wright

Sounds like a fun event to do to raise funds for a worthwhile cause.x

£20

Karen Hopkins

You are an inspiration Sue, this charity means a lot to me too. Bless you xx

£80

Quizzy Sue

Music Bingo fees - Valley Plus, Marlow

£50

Karen And Scott

What a star, you will be amazing 🥰

£10

Deborah Casey

£50

Denis Prickett

Good luck Sue - you’ve always been a winner in my eyes! Love Dad x

£100

The Tamagnis

Go Sue!! xoxo

£50

Luke Toudup

Love you! X

£10

Mandy Miller

You are a true, selfless warrior Mrs Toudup. Big hugs xxx

£10

Julie Meades

It’s amazing what you are doing Sue well done 💕💕

£20

Claire Brown

Sue.. what a wonderful human you are xxx

£25

Cathy Lemon

Well done Sue ! X

£10

Pip Williams

Have a fabulous time Sue x

£20

Jenny Fray

You are such an inspiration Sue! Let’s hope this makes the difference in finding the cure.

£10

Natasha Harvey

We can do this x

£30

Liz Bell

Rounded you up to the next tun! Lots of love super woman. 🤗❤️👍xx

£25

Julie Edwards

You are an inspiration Sue! Good luck xx

£25

Jane Batt

£25

Susan Santer

£10

Freya Bartholomew

Sue you are an inspiration to so many, keep smashing it 🩷

£50

Mike Wood

£10

Lesley Hawkins

I have nothing but admiration for you

£25

Linda B

So proud of you Teal Sister, you are going to have the time of your life!! Looking forward to see you and the other gorgeous models on that catwalk. xx

£150

Quizzy Sue

In lieu of my Music Bingo fees for the month of August - Spindle & Thread, Wycombe.

£150

Quizzy Sue

My first contribution - my hosting fee for The Spindle & Thread from the month of May!

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