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About the Walk

The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is the largest and most powerful event of its kind in Canada. It’s the only walk in the country that is solely dedicated to transforming the lives of those facing ovarian cancer, improving the reality of life with the disease, and working towards a future in which the disease is ultimately eradicated.

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Hope doesn’t wait

It fuels progress. Held annually during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, this family-friendly event has raised over $35 million, funding innovative Canadian research, crucial support resources, and advocacy efforts that are changing the ovarian cancer landscape across the country. We have hope for the future, because we are taking action today.

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When hope takes action

In 2002, Peggy Truscott started a movement that would touch lives for generations to come. With truckloads of sunflowers and a community of women, she launched the first OCC Walk of Hope in Toronto, Ontario. Her hope ignited powerful action that would grow to span from coast to coast.

Sunflowers: a symbol of hope and resilience

For many women facing ovarian cancer, sunflowers represent the positivity and strength they embody in their journey. With its tendency to face the sun, known as heliotropism, the sunflower mirrors the determination to seek hope and life-transforming opportunities that many women have.

Walk contests and promotions

We are proud to partner with generous sponsors on exciting contests that highlight your fundraising efforts. Contests are listed below and updated regularly.

By participating in the contest, all participants accept and agree to comply with these Official Rules.

Eligibility:

  • To be eligible for this contest, you must be a registered participant of the 2026 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.
  • Employees and board members of Ovarian Cancer Canada are not eligible.

Contest Period:

The contest begins Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST and ends Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

How to Enter:

  • Teams will receive one (1) entry for every team member who registers for the 2026 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope and fundraises or self-donates $25.00CAD or more before the contest end date on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  • No entries will be accepted by any other means than that listed above.
  • This contest is open for all registered participants of the 2026 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.

Prize:

  • Following the end of the contest period, on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Ovarian Cancer Canada will award one (1) team one (1) prize, allocated and selected by random draw from all eligible entries during the contest period.
  • The successful participant and their team will each receive a virtual lunch and learn session with an ovarian cancer expert, facilitated and hosted by Ovarian Cancer Canada.
  • The winner will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries during the contest period.
  • The winning team is limited to receiving one (1) prize per team.
  • No purchase necessary.
  • By participating in the contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless OCC, its affiliates, and respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the use of the prize, including but not limited to any scheduling issues, cancellations, delays, or changes in flight itineraries. The winner acknowledges that OCC is not responsible for any actions, omissions, or occurrences during the use of the prize.
  • Ovarian Cancer Canada is not responsible for the failure of a selected entrant to receive notification or for Ovarian Cancer Canada to receive a selected entrant’s response.
  • Recipient will be contacted by Ovarian Cancer Canada by e-mail by Friday, October 9, 2026, with instructions on how to claim their prize.
  • Before being declared a confirmed prize winner, selected entrant must respond by Friday, October 23, 2026 by phone or e-mail to the contact information provided.
  • If a selected entrant does not respond within the prescribed timeline indicated in the notification, s/he may be disqualified and will not receive the prize, and another entrant may be selected at random.
  • By accepting the prize, the recipient agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of his/her name, city, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph (if submitted) or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Canada by any manner, including print, broadcast, email or the internet.

Additional voting rules, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn:

This contest promotion via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Meta or LinkedIn.