Donate from your Pay
Workplace Giving is a simple way to donate to charities direct from your pay, and get your donations matched. Most companies match donations, so you could double your impact, giving your charity even more support!
Nominate your Workplace
* We are constantly adding new organisations to this list.
If your employer isn't listed here yet, please donate
via another payment method
saving changes, please wait..
page successfully updated
error saving changes
file size exceeds 512kb.
Valentina Jom
Valentina Jom
Story
Hey everyone!
This year I am participating in Bridge to Brisbane and running 10km for Ovarian Cancer Australia, a cause that is close to my heart and who are doing some amazing work.
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour in one or both ovaries. It is the eighth most common cancer in Australia and about 1400 Australian women are diagnosed each year. The main risk factor is age and commonly affects women over 50. Ovarian cancer can be difficult to diagnose at an early stage, largely because symptoms are so vague and there are currently no early detection screening tests. So if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to see your doctor!
Ovarian Cancer Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation, supporting women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Their focus is to provide care and support for those affected, while also raising funds to support Ovarian cancer research and improving quality of life and survival rates.
* Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women’s cancer. In Australia, the overall five-year survival rate is 46 % compared to 96% for breast cancer.
* Ovarian cancer receives less than 25 per cent of the funding of other, less deadly cancers.
* Four times as much money is spent on breast cancer than ovarian cancer.
You can support my efforts and help me reach my fundraising goal by making a secure online donation straight through to Ovarian Cancer Australia. Together we can make a big impact on race day!
Thank you so much for your support!
This page has expired or is no longer accepting donations
Ovarian Cancer Australia
About Ovarian Cancer Australia:
Ovarian Cancer Australia is the independent national organisation that takes action for people affected by ovarian cancer and was founded in 2001 by a group of people who had been affected by ovarian cancer, either themselves or through someone they loved. Ovarian Cancer Australia provides support for women and their families, raises community awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for improved services for women and promotes and funds research.Ovarian Cancer Australia’s vision is to save lives and ensure that no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.
Ovarian Cancer: The Facts
- In Australia the overall five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer is 49%.
- In comparison, the overall five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is 92%
- Each year, over 1,800 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and around 1,000 women will die from the disease
- 70% of patients diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have a recurrence within 3 years
- There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer
- The disease can affect females of all ages
Website www.ovariancancer.net.au
Twitter & Instagram: @ovariancancerOz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvarianCancerAustralia
Recent Donations
