everydayhero: Sally Feldman

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937 days ago, Sally Feldman created this page and gave everything for Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF):

Shared their page with everyone they could.
Received 48 donations from generous family and friends.
Raised $2,874.

My Story

My mother, Rosalind, is in her fifth year living with ovarian cancer. Her survival has been remarkable, given that five years is pretty much the outer limit of longevity for this disease. After four and a half years of sheer bloody mindedness, courage and fierce independence, she now spends her days and nights in the gentle, good-humoured care of the staff at the Sacred Heart palliative unit in Darlinghurst. This is my third year raising money for OCRF, and it will be my hardest in so many ways. I hope I can amuse you enough with my daily posts for you to exceed last year's bounty of $2000 you sponsored to aid research into this insidious and invisible disease. With thanks and love, from me and Rosalind.

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Donations Summary

48 Number of donations
$59.87 Average donation
$2,874 Donated so far

Charity

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF)

Ovarian cancer is an insidious disease, often known as a “silent-killer” as symptoms are vague and often strike without warning. Unlike many other cancers there is no early detection test. Consequently ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in its late stages and only 20%-30% of women will survive beyond five years of diagnosis. In comparison, survival rates increase to 80-100% when ovarian cancer is detected and treated early.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) is Australia’s pre-eminent ovarian cancer research body. Our goal is to raise ovarian cancer awareness and vital funds for the development of an early detection test that will save women’s lives.

We receive no government funding and rely on the support of our community and business supporters to assist in driving our research forward.