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. Some of our original members are still involved in the charity today.

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.

Our patron is actor Jenny Agutter OBE. Jenny has been supporting Ovacome for over 20 years. She became involved with the organisation after her son came home from school one day and told her that a girl in his class had lost her mother to ovarian cancer.

"I’ve seen right from the beginning how vital Ovacome is in helping women who’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer."

Jenny has taken part in many awareness campaigns with Ovacome and helped to raise the profile of the disease.

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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.

Every year, we provide direct support to over 6,200 people through our support line and events. Nearly 80,000 people access our expert information materials.

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

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.

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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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