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Empower Hour: volunteering with Target Ovarian Cancer
Tuesday 25 March, 2pm–3pm
For anyone affected by ovarian cancer, including friends and family
Led by a panel of women affected by ovarian cancer, and Target Ovarian Cancer’s Hannah Crouch, Kirstin Papworth-Smyth, Gina Almeida and Pamela Walker
- Find out more about this event
Following the success of our previous events, we’re running our third annual Empower Hour! Empower Hour shines a spotlight on our supporters and showcases the ways that you can get involved with Target Ovarian Cancer. Join this inspiring session to hear more about volunteering with Target Ovarian Cancer.
Have you wondered how you can get more involved with our work? Would you like to hear from others who have been affected by ovarian cancer about their experiences of volunteering with us? You’ll also hear from the Target Ovarian Cancer team about how to get involved in a way that feels right for you. We’ll be hearing more about the below volunteer opportunities:
- Team Target cheer squad
- Collections
- OvarView lay review panel
- Digital Champion: online community moderator
- Plus, exciting new opportunities coming up!
This interactive hour will allow you to connect with others affected by ovarian cancer and the Target Ovarian Cancer team and leave you feeling empowered. You’ll have the opportunity to message other attendees and put your questions to the Target Ovarian Cancer team using the chat. Whether you leave feeling passionate about taking action, or inspired hearing about other people’s experiences of ovarian cancer, our hope is that you’ll come away from this event feeling encouraged and empowered.
This event is free, but you will need to register to receive information on how to join the session.
Register for Empower Hour: volunteering with Target Ovarian Cancer
Weekly yoga and relaxation: for those with a diagnosis
Every Wednesday, 2pm–3pm
For anyone with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Led by Claire Brett-Pitt, qualified British Wheel of Yoga Teacher
- Find out more about the sessions
Yoga is a natural way to boost wellbeing as it helps you to relax, cope with stress and anxiety, and get some gentle exercise. Staying active can help with side effects such as fatigue and improve your emotional wellbeing, an important part of life for everyone affected by ovarian cancer.
Our instructor has experience in leading sessions for people with cancer, so will guide you safely. You can do it seated or standing – whatever feels right for you.
Not sure what to expect? Why not give our taster session a go?
This session is free but you'll need to register in advance.
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Tea and chat: for those with a diagnosis
Every other Tuesday, 2pm–3pm
For anyone with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Led by one of our nurse advisors, Val
- Find out more about the sessions
Join us for Tea and chat, a casual, social session over Zoom for a small group to meet over a cuppa, joined by one of our specialist nurses. It's a great way to connect with others who understand and make friends affected by ovarian cancer across the UK.
What to expect?
- You can join from anywhere! From home, to the chemo unit, a quiet spot in the office, or even a coffee shop. Wherever you are, you are welcome to drop in for a chat.
- You don’t have to join us for the full hour, you can join us mid-way through, and just pop in for as long as you’re free. Whatever works best for you.
- We don’t just chat about ovarian cancer – sometimes we don’t even mention it! The sessions are owned by you – they are not for medical advice or discussions, but chat often turns to how people are feeling and their experiences. You can let us know if there’s something you feel like chatting about before you come along too.
- Sometimes we’ll have a smaller group on the call, or even end up with 10 women! If a session is really popular, we will introduce a waiting list, to help ensure those on the call have the chance to chat if they want to.
- If you don’t feel like chatting, you can always just listen along, find comfort in having some company and escape with us for a while.
Unsure about joining? Hear from our nurse adviser, Val, about what to expect
Still not sure if it’s for you? If you’d like more information or to even have a chat about what to expect, pop us an email at [email protected], and we’d be very happy to talk to you.
Ps. Want to get involved with fundraising this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Get together with friends and loved ones at 11am throughout March and raise some dough to help us be there for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. Whether it’s a coffee morning catch up, a knit and natter, or a brilliant bake sale is up to you... Find out more about Elevenses.
