A cupcake tea break in aid of Ovarian Cancer hopes to raise funds and much needed awareness later this month.
Taking place at St Wilfred’s Primary School in Ventnor, organisers of the event are appealing to local residents and businesses to donate prizes for the raffle as well as cakes.
Facts about ovarian cancer
If you’re unsure of how widespread ovarian cancer is these statistics from Cancer Research charity should help
- Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in females in the UK and the second most common gynaecological cancer after uterus.
- There are around 6,600 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year in the UK, that is around 125 women every week.
- Ovarian cancer is more common in women who have been through the menopause: more than 8 in 10 new cases are diagnosed in women aged over 50 years.
- Worldwide, there are more than 204,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed each year.
- The incidence of ovarian cancer is highest in USA and Northern Europe and lowest in Africa and Asia.
If you have any prizes you can donate or plan to bake some cakes for the events get in touch with Leanne on 857114 or Rachel on 852269.
See the listing on Events on the Wight for more details.
