People Involved
Patrons:The Hon. Nigel HaversLady JakobovitzLord Jones of BirminghamGwyneth Strong |
Board of Directors:Allyson Kaye, ChairDaniel HarrisJohn E. Harris CBEMartin Paisner CBELord Turnberg of Cheadle |
Chief Executive Officer:Peter Reynolds |
Ovarian cancer action Research Unit:Professor Hani Gabra, DirectorImperial College / Hammersmith HospitalProfessor Bob BrownImperial College / Hammersmith HospitalProfessor Martin GoreRoyal Marsden Hospital, LondonProfessor Stan KayeInstitute of Cancer Research, London |
Medical Science Review Committee:Professor Robert Bast, ChairUTMD Anderson Cancer Center, USAProfessor Alan AshworthDirector, Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research CentreInstitute of Cancer Research, UKProfessor Jonathan BerekStanford University School of Medicine, USAProfessor Michael BookmanMedical Director, Fox Chase Cancer Center, USAProfessor Hilary CalvertUniversity of Newcastle upon TyneProfessor Nora DisisFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, USAProfessor David KerrUniversity of Oxford, UKProfessor Michael SeidenPresident & CEO, Fox Chase Cancer Centre, USAProfessor Anil SoodUTMD Anderson Cancer Center, USA |
Celebrity supporters
 Nigel HaversNigel has worked with us for several years, helping promote the work of the charity. He became our first celebrity patron, following the death of his wife Polly, from ovarian cancer in 2004. Nigel, celebrity patron and star of "Chariots of Fire" and TV’s Manchild is appearing in Menopause the Musical for one night only! Tickets are going fast for this must-see musical of fun, frolics and flushes, with the added bonus of seeing Nigel Havers in the flesh! |
 Saffron AldridgeSaffron is internationally recognisable as one of the 'faces' of Ralph Lauren. Her mother died of ovarian cancer, and she is committed to spreading awareness about the disease and its symptoms. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast, and Richard and Judy, highlighting the charity and urging women to listen to their bodies. |
 Anna MasseyThe actress, Anna Massey, is well known for her work on television in Rebecca, Portrait of Gwen John and, more recently, He Knew He Was Right and Oliver Twist. She appeared as Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest both onstage at the National Theatre and in the recent film. Her radio work includes The Sceptred Isle. Anna has great interest in Ovarian cancer action as her mother contracted the disease later in life and she fully supports the work of the charity. |
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 Gwyneth StrongGwyneth will forever be remembered as the long suffering girlfriend of Rodney in the world famous comedy series, Only Fools and Horses. She's hugely serious though about raising awareness of ovarian cancer, having lost her mother Mair, just over 5 years ago. She recently appeared on GMTV and in the press to talk about her involvement. |
 Vanessa HehirVanessa currently stars in the ITV1 drama Heartbeat. In recent years she has experienced gynaecological problems and was investigated for ovarian cancer. She strongly believes women mustn't be embarrassed about to talk to their doctors about their bodies. She recently appeared in the Daily Mirror on our behalf. |
 Jo BrandJo has supported Ovarian cancer action for a while but since the death of her friend and fellow comedian Linda Smith has become more active with the charity. She will be appearing in a DVD about our work, expressing her wish for women to be more aware of signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. |
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EXECUTIVE TEAM |
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RecruitingHealthcare Project Manager |
Deborah GranvilleHead of Fundraising |
Darryll WelchOffice Manager |
Samantha GibsonPR & Media Manager |
Juliette KelvinTrusts and Foundations |
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Jane PritchardFundraising Co-ordinator |
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