Ovarian Cancer Action

Accelerating progress to make ovarian cancer a survivable disease for all women


We are the UK’s ovarian cancer research charity. In the UK only 1 in 3 women live more than 10 years after diagnosis. We are working to better prevent, treat and spot ovarian cancer. So that by 2032 at least half of women with ovarian cancer live for 10 years. 

We back researchers looking for ways to find cancer early. We team up with clinicians trialing new treatments. And, with our inspiring community, we campaign for equal access to treatment for women of every age, race ...


How Your Support Helps

When you fundraise for Ovarian Cancer Action you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone affected by ovarian cancer.

Your support means we can continue to find new and better ways to prevent, treat and detect this disease.

Whether you want to run, walk or cycle. Take on a challenge for Ovarian Cancer Action today and support game-changing ovarian cancer research for a future where all women survive ovarian cancer.

 

 


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Jarrow 10k

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025

Monkton Stadium, 54 Dene Terrace, Hebburn, Jarrow NE32 5NJ, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Haltemprice 10k

Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025

Haltemprice Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Anlaby, HU10 6QJ

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Town Moor & Exhibition Park 10k

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Town Moor & Exhibition Park 5k

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle 10K - Jan

Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Middlesbrough Half Marathon

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026

Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Middlesbrough Half Marathon - Juniors

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026

Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1, UK

Registration Price:£5
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle-Gateshead 10k - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Neilson Rd, Gateshead NE10 0EF, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle-Gateshead Half Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Neilson Rd, Gateshead NE10 0EF, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon - May

May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Gateshead International Stadium

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hull 10k

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Sewell Group Craven Park, Poorhouse Ln, Hull HU9 5HE, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle 10k - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Newcastle Half Marathon - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DE, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.