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  • Team London Marathon 2025

    Team London Marathon 2025

    Support our dedicated team running this year's London Marathon to ensure Ovacome's vital services remain available to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Read more

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    Long-Distance Bike Rides in 2025

    Caught the biking bug? Find the long-distance cycle race that inspires you jump into the saddle and help raise the vital funds that keep Ovacome’s services running. Read more

  • Colchester Stampede –  May 2025

    Colchester Stampede – May 2025

    Soak in the wonders of wildlife as you run through the heart of Colchester Zoo in support of those living with ovarian cancer and their families. Read more

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    Cardiff Half – October 2025

    Take on Wales' premier charity fundraising event to champion Ovacome’s community and raise the vital funds that keep our services running. Read more

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Run by Region

Run by Region

Find a run in your local area that you can take part in to raise funds and awareness for Ovacome. Read more

Published: 5th January, 1900

Updated: 9th February, 2023

Author: Ovacome Charity

Featured Fundraisers – Inspiring Stories from Our Community

Featured Fundraisers – Inspiring Stories from Our Community

A celebration of some of Ovacome's incredible fundraisers whose ingenuity and dedication to our community inspires us all. Read more

Published: 20th October, 1900

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Ovacome Charity

Helpful information

Helpful information

Helpful information for fundraisers and supporters to help raise funds for Ovacome and help us to support anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 4th July, 1905

Updated: 23rd November, 2023

Author: Lois Tavernier

Women's Run Series 2025

Women's Run Series 2025

Join a community of women runners uniting to inspire and empower across the UK! Every step you take will contribute to life-changing support for anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 17th July, 1930

Updated: 21st March, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

London Marathon Alternatives

London Marathon Alternatives

Did you miss out on a spot in the 2025 London Marathon? Why not take on another top marathon challenge in one of Europe’s beautiful cities to support Ovacome’s life-changing work? Read more

Published: 15th August, 1930

Updated: 5th August, 2024

Author: Ovacome Charity

The Great Runs

The Great Runs

Find your Great Run! Take your place on a start line near you, in support of those affected by ovarian cancer. Read more

Published: 17th August, 1930

Updated: 19th March, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

The Ovarian Cancer Teal Walk

The Ovarian Cancer Teal Walk

Take part in Ovacome's Ovarian Cancer Teal Walk as part of your daily exercise. Get your family and friends to sponsor you and raise money for Ovacome's ovarian cancer support services. Read more

Published: 21st May, 1990

Updated: 7th November, 2024

Author: Alice Keane

Fundraising with social media

Fundraising with social media

Social media can be a powerful tool to raise awareness and support those you care about. Help raise money for our ovarian cancer support services. Read more

Published: 1st January, 1991

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Ellie Martin

Do your own thing!

Do your own thing!

Organise your own fundraising event in aid of Ovacome. Here is some inspiration on different ways you can raise money for our ovarian cancer support services. Read more

Published: 21st June, 1991

Updated: 13th December, 2024

Author: Molly Andrew

Fundraise while shopping online

Fundraise while shopping online

Planning an Amazon order? A percentage of the money you spend could be donated to our ovarian cancer services, at no extra cost to you. Support people with ovarian cancer every time you shop. Read more

Published: 1st May, 1992

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Alice Keane

2023 Writing competition winner

2023 Writing competition winner

Read the winning entry from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Between Floors' by Jill Waters. Read more

Published: 1st January, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition runner up

2023 Writing competition runner up

Read the runner up entry from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Between the Bluebells' by Vicky Turner. Read more

Published: 1st February, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our five shortlisted entries from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Mrs Lubin's Mitzi and the Silver Party Dress' by Ann Hayton. Read more

Published: 1st March, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our five shortlisted entries from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Too Old to Pull' by Tony Oswick. Read more

Published: 1st April, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our five shortlisted entries from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Rock and a Beautiful Hard Place' by J Cooper. Read more

Published: 1st May, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our five shortlisted entries from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Between Two Worlds' by Blain Ellis. Read more

Published: 1st June, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2023 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our five shortlisted entries from the 2023 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Colour Me Happy' by Linda Hibbin. Read more

Published: 1st July, 1998

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Ovacome Charity

2022 Writing competition winner

2022 Writing competition winner

Read the joint winning entry from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Speechless' by Clare Durham. Read more

Published: 1st January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2022 Writing competition winner

2022 Writing competition winner

Read the joint winning entry from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Size Nine, Black Leather, Velcro Fastening' by Jill Waters. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our four shortlisted entries from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'The Girl Who Could Talk to Bees' by Dominic Silk. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our four shortlisted entries from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'I'm a Legend' by David McVey Read more

Published: 4th January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our four shortlisted entries from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Cupcake' by Jane Ricot Read more

Published: 5th January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

2022 Writing competition shortlisted entries

Read one of our four shortlisted entries from the 2022 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Psychedelic Moth' by Tony Oswick Read more

Published: 7th January, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Alice Keane

2021 Writing competition winner

2021 Writing competition winner

Read the winning entry from the 2021 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Face to Face' by Gavin O'toole. Read more

Published: 9th December, 1999

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: Lois Tavernier

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