Amira Marsh

Why I’m fundraising...

I’m taking part in the Great North Run 2026 after successfully reaching my goal of 15k whilst recently taking part in the redbull race for life which has inspired me to push myself further and take on a new challenge! 

This time with some comprehensive training i’m hoping to get a good time, have fun and support an important cause by raising funds and awareness in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity.

They target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives – that means symptoms awareness, life-saving early diagnosis, better treatments and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. 

Having read some scary statistics on their website about a lack of knowledge and women taking actions on symptoms they may have - especially young women like myself, I felt it was really important to raise awareness and help support this charity. As if diagnosed early 9/10 cases are treatable. 

Symptoms to be aware of are: 

• persistent bloating
• feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite
• pain in your tummy or pelvis
• needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual
• unusual bleeding

Any donations would be greatly appreciated as well as getting conversations going about symptoms of ovarian cancer, so the future for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer can be transformed.

Thank you in advance, Amira xox