Juanita's Team 4Ever will be participating for the 3rd year in the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington. Over the last 2 years our team has raised over $11,000 which has been incredible. I’m hoping to actually walk it this year as the first year I was recovering from surgery and last year I was in the hospital with CMV virus! 

My journey with cancer began on November 11, 2021 when I was diagnosed with Stage 3C HG Ovarian Cancer and also found out that my family carried the BRCA 1 gene mutation and yes I have it!  Shortly after my surgery I started chemo for 6 sessions and then had an ostomy reversal (It is a thing to name your Stoma - so I called it Stupid Stoma - lol - and that it was).  I was grateful to have a reversal in Aug of 2022, only to have CMV Virus in Aug of 2023.  I am currently on an olaparib maintenance drug called Lynparza which helps prevent a recurrence. 

I am so grateful to all of you who have supported and continue on this journey with Paul & I. We are truly blessed.  We look forward to seeing you and hope you can join us on Sep 8.   

Life truly is a journey - and I’m loving it! 

Walk of Hope. Event details:

When: Sunday September 8th, 2024

Where: Spencer Smith Park, Burlington

Registration Opens at 9:00am

Ceremonies Begin at 9:45am 

Walk Begins at 10:00am

Ends at 12:00pm

More on Ovarian Cancer Canada:

Today, thousands of Canadians are living with ovarian cancer and approximately 3,100 will be diagnosed this year. It's time to accelerate progress against ovarian cancer. Enough is enough and our team is determined to improve outcomes for all those affected by the disease.

By participating and fundraising for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, we’re making ovarian cancer a priority. We’re funding vital research that will save lives, ensuring educational resources and support programs are available for those who need it, and fueling advocacy efforts because everyone deserves to live life to the fullest.

Every dollar we raise supports Ovarian Cancer Canada, the only national charity dedicated to overcoming this disease.

The next big breakthrough in ovarian cancer is around the corner. Please donate to our team or join us! We welcome new members, there’s strength in numbers! Together, we can improve outcomes – for good.

Thank you for your support. It means the world to us, and everyone affected by this disease.