Feature Stories
Learn about new initiatives underway to overcome ovarian cancer, and meet people who are committed to making a difference.
Just over half-way through September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the word across the country is that there’s more ‘Teal Talk’ than ever before.
Beautiful sunflower bouquets are available at all 26 Longo’s grocery stores in the GTA throughout September: $7.99 each or two for $15. With each bouquet purchased, $2 will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Canada.
With a jamboree, concerts, personal appearances and a compilation CD in support of the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, musicians from across the country are raising their collective voices to help overcome ovarian cancer.
When Helenka, Tristan, Janet, Crystal and Daren begin their climb of Mount Kilimanjaro this September, they will carry with them not only their personal hopes and dreams but those of Canada’s ovarian cancer community who support them.
When the employee social committee from Silliker Canada’s Markham Laboratory was looking for a cancer charity event to support in 2013, they chose the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope as a worthy cause and a fun-filled family outing.
Laura Mercier is an exciting new national partner for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Learn more about this story of support and hope.
With three of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s most gregarious staff on board for September’s Expedition of Hope, the 19,341 ft. climb to raise the teal flag at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Ovarian cancer affects not only women who are diagnosed with the disease, but their families -- including their spouse or partner - who don't always get the care and attention they would need.
Already, more than 200 teams have officially registered online for the September 8, 2013 Walk – an increase of 36% over this time last year.
May 8 is the inaugural World Ovarian Cancer Day. On this day, ovarian cancer organizations around the globe are raising their voices in unison so women and their families everywhere will learn about the world’s most fatal gynecologic cancer.