This will be my 8th "Walk of Hope" this September 8th at Lake Ontario Park.  Opening remarks start at 10 am and Walk begins at 10:15.  I thank my family and friends who come out to support this cause. 

Today, thousands of Canadian women are living with ovarian cancer and approximately 3,000 will be diagnosed this year. 

I was diagnosed in July 2017 with Epithelial high grade serous, (fast growing) late Stage 3C, with mets to the liver, stomach and peridoneal wall. There were complications during surgery and chemo treatment but I am grateful to say that as of yet, I have not had a recurrence.  I am one of the lucky ones. 

I just came home from a 6 day stay at Hospital for another acute appendicitis which was treated with antibiotics treatment as surgery is not an option due to adhesions and the inter-perinoneal chemo treatment received in 2017. This useless thumb sized appendage sent me to Hospital in 2019 for 3 days with the same treatment.  This time was much worse. Honestly, l feel like a ticking time bomb ready to go off at anytime! 

Hopefully on the 8th I will feel well enough to walk the Walk.

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

The next big breakthrough in ovarian cancer could be around the corner with your help. Please donate to the Walk now. Together, we can improve outcomes – for good.

My wish for your, is to stay as healthy as possible, and if not, for you to have the help and support from your family and friends.

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

Hugs and best wishes, 

Rosemarie