The Harris Family
The Harris Family Climb Snowdon
Fundraising for Ovacome
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As most of you know in july 2017 our world was turned upside down when our beloved Wife, Mom, Mother in Law and Nanny, Pat, was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She is a true fighter and continues to face every challenge with determination.
So John, Beckie, Ash and Jacob are going to climb Snowdon on Saturday 18th September. If we face our own challenge with just even 1/2 of pats determination we will smash it.
Message from The lady herself - Pat
Ovacome campaigns to help people recognise the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer, offering help and support for the many women who have been diagnosed with this dreadful disease. I have been living with Ovarian Cancer since 2017, I now take a maintenance tablet that’s helping me to live a full and happy life. My way of dealing with my illness is to have strong and positive mind with many goals ahead and looking forward to tomorrow.
Ovarian cancer can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms can be similar to more common and less serious conditions. It can sometimes be mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome although IBS rarely occurs for the first time in those aged over 50.
Common symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
- Persistent bloating of the abdomen.
- Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly.
- Persistent abdominal and pelvic pain.
- Changes in urination or bowel habit.
Other symptoms can include
- Extreme tiredness or fatigue.
- Backache.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Weight loss.
Ovacome is the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes people who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.
Ovacome offer the following services
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
- a telephone support line
- a 24 hour online forum
- regional support and information events
- an online programme of support groups and webinars
- email support and an instant chat service
- leaflets, resources and a newsletter, all packed with information that people with ovarian cancer need.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.