Feature Stories
Learn about new initiatives underway to overcome ovarian cancer, and meet people who are committed to making a difference.
When Peggy Truscott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she made it her mission to create a time and space for women like her, living with the disease, to come together with their friends and families.
If you are living with ovarian cancer, Ovarian Cancer Canada recommends that you consult your oncologist before proceeding with vaccinations for COVID-19. This ensures you receive personalized, expert advice based on your unique circumstances.
More than 400 people from across Canada came together on October 23 and 24 for the Ovarian Cancer Canada National Symposium – a first-of-its-kind event for the organization as we confront the pandemic by envisioning how, where, and when to best support Teal Sisters (women diagnosed with the disease) and their loved ones.
For 17 years, Ovarian Cancer Canada has recognized one stellar and inspiring recipient each year – and it’s always a tough choice to honour just one! In 2020 we embraced change, and expanded the award to recognize not one, but 5, individuals or groups from regions across Canada.
On Sunday, September 13, 2020, participants across Canada walked to help save women’s lives at the 2020 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope: The Virtual Edition. Participants tweeted, went live on Instagram, shared teal pictures, and tuned in for the Facebook live events.
Have you registered for the 2020 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope: The Virtual Edition? On Sunday, September 13, 2020, participants will wear their teal and lace up to Walk in communities across Canada with a single goal in mind – to help save women’s lives.
We’ve been so inspired by the commitment, tenacity, and focus shown by Canadians especially during these unprecedented times as they find ways to raise funds and awareness and bring us along for the ride (literally!). Routes changed, tires were replaced, and traditional events looked a little different this year, but that didn't stop these community champions.
If you follow us on social, you saw this happy news we shared first on Canada Day and thought it was worth repeating here, too! Yeah, we’re just that stoked about it!
On World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8), you rallied, raised your ‘powerful voices’, and donated to keep the focus on advancing progress against ovarian cancer. You are proof that when we come together (even virtually!), we affect positive change to help save women’s lives.
The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is taking place in your community this September. Have you registered?