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  • The Ovacome community - supporting you
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The Ovacome community - supporting you

Ovacome is the only national UK charity to have been set up by people living with ovarian cancer.

For over 25 years, Ovacome has existed to meet the needs of those diagnosed and their loved ones. Today, we are a community of tens of thousands of people, all working to improve care and support for those affected by this disease.

Ovacome was founded by Sarah Dickinson in 1996. Sarah had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and found that there was little to no support or information available to those living with the disease. She sat down round a kitchen table with a group of like-minded people, and Ovacome was born. 

Read Sarah's 1996 article in Good Housekeeping magazine, which brought together the founding members of Ovacome.

To this day we continue to support anyone affected by ovarian cancer; this often includes family members and healthcare professionals caring for those diagnosed.

We are a strong community of many thousands of people, all working together with the aim of reducing isolation, sharing information, promoting knowledge and supporting anyone affected by ovarian cancer.

Support services

Online groups and workshops

Ovacome is a membership charity, which means that we are guided directly by the ovarian cancer community. All our support services are provided in the ways that our members have asked for. We respond to our members’ requests, so if you have any questions or suggestions, please do get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and we will always value and respect anything that you have to say.

We support close to 20,000 people every year. Some of our original members are still involved in the charity today.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we aim to provide as many opportunities as possible for our members to meet others in similar circumstances, who understand what they are going through and can offer support, friendship, and advice. 

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Our supporter community

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Our work wouldn't be possible without our incredible supporters. From those who donate a small amount regularly, to those who take on mind-blowing fundraising challenges - it's thanks our community that we're able to provide our award-nominated ovarian cancer support services.

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Fundraising for Ovacome is not just about raising money. You'll be joining a supportive community who are all working towards a common goal: supporting the lives of those affected by the disease, while raising crucial awareness among the public. We offer opportunities for our fundraisers to connect with one another, and our team are here to help and guide you every step of the way.

Sadly 4 years ago I lost my sister to ovarian cancer. I reached out [to Ovacome] to try and find some help and support. I

Even a small donation makes an impact on our work, as it can help to cover the cost of our groups, events, and information services. However much you are able to give or raise, we are always so grateful to our incredible community who are making a difference that to the lives of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer, now and in the future.

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Published: 13th June, 2018

Updated: 9th May, 2022

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Ovacome is a registered charity number 1159682

Registered office: 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT