Forthcoming events
Big C Cycle Challenge, 15 - 25 November 2008
Ovarian Cancer Action is one of 4 cancer charities coming together for a unique new fundraising event, The Big C Cycle Challenge – a 370km cycle ride across India.This is a fantastic opportunity to join together with other like minded people for a personal challenge with positive benefits for your own health, whilst raising funds for four wonderful charities aiming to stop cancers ruining lives. The funds raised will be split equally between the 4 charities. You don't need to be an experienced cyclist to join up, but you must be willing to train.
Keen to take part? Click here for further details
Celebrating Linda Smith 6 March to 10 May
Linda Smith, who died aged just 48 two years ago, is being celebrated in a tour organised and fronted by her partner, Warren Lakin. Performers include Radio 4's Charlotte Green and Corrie Corfield, singers Barb Jungr, Sandi Russell and Carol Grimes. £1 from each ticket goes to Ovarian cancer action. If you'd like to help collect on the night and get two free tickets to the show, please call 020 8238 7560 or email at info@ovarian.org.uk.
Visit http://www.lindasmithcomedy.co.uk/downloads/SpringTour_2008_eflyer.pdf for tour dates and times.
Beauty is laughter with the NIVEA Funny Women awards
The prestigious NIVEA Funny Women Awards is the hugely successful comedy competition for women and will begin its nationwide search for the best new female comedy talent from the 4th April with a series of showcase events across Britain. Raffles in aid of Ovarian cancer action will take place at each heat, and we will also receive the proceeds from the Final, which takes place at the world famous Comedy Store in London on Monday 23rd June. If you'd like two free tickets to the show and help sell raffle tickets, please call the Fundraising team on 020 8238 7560 or email info@ovarian.org.uk
Buy Once Give Twice
BuyOnceGiveTwice is an exclusive, stylish, charity auction site. Lots range from small indulgent items through to fabulous, one-offs which money (all-but) cannot buy. 90% of the proceeds of every sale go to charity – it's the elegant way to give – by buying. If you have items you would like to donate, visit http://www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk
She Has To Have It!
She Has To Have It is an exciting lifestyle membership designed for women who love the finer things in life. Your membership card gives you access to a wide range of luxury brands and products, and She Has To Have It is supporting Ovarian cancer action by donating 10% of every membership purchased. Visit http://www.shehastohaveit.com/index.html
Sea Kayaking for Ovarian cancer action
Jeff Allen, an experienced sea kayaker, is setting off around Norway in March in aid of two charities, Children's Hospice South West and Ovarian cancer action. Jeff hopes to see a varied selection of wildlife, including orcas and sea eagles, and hopes to experience the Aurora Borealis. He and his team also hope to meet the Sámi people of Lapland, the last nomadic tribe in Europe. Click on the link to find out more and to sponsor Jeff. http://www.seakayakingcornwall.com/norway2008.html
A Tall Order!
Despite only being 5ft, Linnie Dykes says she is "thinking big" when she plans to march her way over The West Highlands - an impressive 100 miles in 4 days. Linnie is walking in memory of her mother Betty who sadly died from ovarian cancer last July. If you would like to support Linnie in her challenge, just go to www.justgiving.com/linniedykes
Can-al He Do it?
Kevin Fisher, a seasoned marathon runner, is pushing himself to the limits this May by running the Grand Union Canal Race. This race is from the centre of Birmingham to the centre of London along the Grand Union Canal - a staggering 145 miles in just 45 hours! Show Kevin your support by sponsoring him at www.justgiving.com/kevinfisher
Who you gonna call? Coastbusters!
Between the 17th May and 24th May 2008, Euan Stronach, a cancer scientist from our very own Research Centre at the Hammersmith Hospital, will be riding over 3,200 miles around the UK coastline on his motorbike, in order to raise money and awareness for Ovarian cancer action. He will be joined at several points along the way by various like-minded biking fools - his words, not ours!
The ride will take in the most southerly (Lizard point), westerly (Ardnamurchan point), northerly (Dunnet head) and easterly (Lowestoft) points on the UK mainland plus the conventional stops at Land's End and John O' Groats. It's expected to involve 8 consecutive days of around 12 hours a day riding. Better get a comfy saddle then! Geared up to support Euan in his challenge? You can do so by going to www.justgiving.com/coastbusters
Ovarian cancer action and Everyman
Daniel Jillings is organising a star-studded dinner dance at Manchester United FC in aid of both Ovarian cancer action and Everyman Male Cancer Campaign. It's on 7 June 2008 and is supported by Britain's Karaoke 2008, Are you Ready web design and OK! Magazine. Click on the link to find out more http://www.togetheraware.com/
Venice comes to Essex!
On the 5th July, you have the chance to parade your glitzy evening dresses and black tie attire at The Masked Ball at Thorne Court, near Bury St Edmunds. Guests will be treated to a Champagne reception followed by a sumptuous 3 course meal. Exciting entertainment includes a string quartet, an auction, raffle and then the opportunity to dance the night away to the sounds of a live 5 piece band. Get your tickets now for only £60 per person, and you will be helping to sponsor Sarah Chinnery and Andrea Sinclair and their participation in the Big C Cycle Challenge in India, raising funds for Ovarian cancer action, Children with Leukaemia, The Lymphoma Association and Cancer Backup. Call the ticket hotline on 07887 761 125 now!