This March, I’m committing to walk 100km to support life saving ovarian cancer research.

In the UK, 71% of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at a late stage, and only 30% survive beyond 10 years. Earlier diagnosis dramatically improves outcomes, and research is the key to making that possible.

Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer directly after recovering from breast cancer has been a real shock to me so I’m taking part for two very personal reasons:

1️⃣ Recovery – I’m rebuilding my strength following successful surgery to remove tumours from all over my abdomen. The challenge is a milestone in my rehabilitation as I currently walk slowly with a crutch. My aim is to be back pogo-ing with a sousaphone and belting out my baritone by the summer 😊

2️⃣ Experience – My own diagnosis last September was sudden and the latest stage. More research could mean earlier detection for others and, ultimately, more lives saved.

By supporting this challenge — whether through sponsorship, sharing, or simply raising awareness — you’ll be helping drive progress towards earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and a future where more women survive this disease. Anyone passing through the Oxford area in March and able to join me for a plod and chat, let me know 😊