At 3pm on Saturday 27th January, my beautiful friend Debbie took her final breath after a brave battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was only 62 and far too young to leave us.

It all started in March '23, with symptoms that seemed like nothing out of the ordinary. But as time went on, it became clear that something more serious was happening and in May '23 she was diagnosed with Stage 4 HGSC Ovarian Cancer.

Her journey was tough. From draining ascites to enduring rounds of chemo, she faced each hurdle head-on. There were setbacks along the way – bowel issues, infections, nerve pain, and constant bloating. But she never gave up hope, clinging to the chance of getting better.

In November, there was a glimmer of hope after surgery. But sadly, the cancer came back aggressively in early January, leaving no more options for treatment except to manage the symptoms.

Despite it all, she stayed strong. Even in her final moments, she held onto hope for tomorrow.

Now, her family and friends are coming together for the "Walk in Her Name" fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Action. We are walking in her memory to raise awareness for this terrible disease.

As we walk, we will remember her strength and determination. We know that by taking each step, we're honouring her fight and helping others who are facing similar challenges.

In our hearts, she lives on, guiding us towards a future where ovarian cancer no longer takes loved ones away too soon.

Thank you

Debbie, Nikki and Team "Walking in Debbie Karakaya's name"