Tania Vrionis discusses the importance of community during ovarian cancer awareness month

As communities across Canada prepare to come together for the 20th annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the people we all walk for are at the forefront of this mission. Meet some of the women sharing their experiences to inspire hope this year.

As the partnership with the Quebec Cancer Foundation evolves, both organizations will collaborate on support offerings and events, provide resources to inform all aspects of the cancer journey and provide many opportunities for those affected by ovarian cancer, and family and friends to build connections and support one another.

Have you heard about the Beau’s 5k for Ovarian Cancer Canada?

Qingchuan Zhao’s research awarded the 2022 Anita Unruh Prize from Ovarian Cancer Canada

Bianca is a cyclist training to set the women’s Guinness World Record for fastest trans-Canada Ride, while raising $1 million for ovarian cancer research, advocacy, and support initiatives.

Ovarian Cancer Canada is leading an international movement to galvanize Canada’s ovarian cancer research community. This effort has increased research capacity, unlocked insights into rarer forms of the disease, addressed urgent needs for data and tissues, and brought hope to thousands of women and their families.

A new season is upon us. Spring has arrived across Canada, and it brings with it a sense of renewal, a breeze of optimism. As we look to the days, weeks, and months ahead, I think about how far we have come as an organization, and as a growing community. From coast to coast to coast, we’re all brought together with one thing in common – the determination and selflessness to help save lives.

Driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others affected by this disease, Ann launched a head-shaving fundraiser in Victoria, British Columbia called ‘A Breath of Fresh Hair.’