Together we are striving for early detection. There is no early detection screening test for ovarian cancer. Seventy percent of women do not survive longer than five years because their diagnosis comes too late. With early detection, survival rates will increase dramatically to 90%.
The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is the largest event in the country raising money solely for ovarian cancer. The Walk of Hope was founded in 2002 by Peggy Truscott, a dedicated volunteer and a woman with ovarian cancer. Her vision was to create an event that would help raise awareness about the disease as well as develop more visible support and a sense of community for women and their families touched by ovarian cancer.
2011 marks the 10th annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the Walk has grown to include 15 National Walk locations and over 38 Mini Walk locations.
Highlights from the last 10 years
- 2002 – First Walk of Hope takes place in Toronto, ON raising $40,000
- 2003 – Walk expands to include Ottawa, ON & Halifax, NS
- 2004 – The event grows to eight locations, expanding the Walk from British Columbia to Newfoundland & Labradour
- 2006 – Winners Merchants International becomes the National Title Sponsor for the Walk of Hope and over $1 million is raised
- 2007 – The Mini Walk of Hope program is officially launched
- 2009 – Elizabeth Manley becomes the National Spokesperson of the Walk of Hope
- 2010 – The Walk of Hope is hosted in 15 National Walk sites & 38 Mini Walk locations, raising $2.5 million
- 2011 – 10th Annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, with a goal to surpass a cumulative fundraising total of over $10 million.