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I'm Charlie and in September I am walking 100km continuously to raise money for the Eve Appeal, a gynaecological cancer charity.

Their work has huge importance for the five types of gynaecological cancers (womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval & vaginal).

They fund research, education, support and advice. Their resources are invaluable for educating and helping to catch these diseases earlier reducing their impact.

I have chosen to walk the Thames Path as I had the goal whilst living in Oxford to complete the entire path (185 miles). Before I was able to complete this goal I found out in February 2024 that I had a large ovarian tumour and my goals completely changed. After surgery less than a month later, removing a 15kg tumour and one of my ovaries with it, my goals became about recovery and being back in Yorkshire the Thames path faded as an achievable goal.

Had I been aware of the Eve Appeal resources I may have taken my symptoms more seriously. My symptoms were vague (bloating, feeling full, weight gain, abdominal pain) and could often be attributed to other factors (or so I thought). Had I been aware that together they are key symptoms for ovarian cancer I may have been able to ask for tests far earlier and prevented a very invasive surgery and lengthy recovery. I want to raise money for Eve Appeal to widen their ability to educate and allow people to spot these symptoms with far more ease than I was able to.

Thankfully my recovery has gone well and I am now in a position to take on this 100km continuous challenge, to finish the Thames Path in one last push, whilst raising money for this very worthwhile cause.

I have 48 hours for this challenge, further than I have ever walked in one go (and ever hope to again!!). Any amount would be appreciated for my fundraising efforts. Even if you are not able to donate please check out the resources on eveappeal.org.uk or via their social media pages (Instagram, Facebook) (there are some in the gallery on this page) to educate yourself on the symptoms of the five types of gynaecological cancer.