Walk With Us

Join Ovacome on 28 September 2024 at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham to Walk With Us. 

This free community event rounds off Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and will be a chance to stretch your legs, meet others affected by ovarian cancer in person, catch up with the Ovacome team, and raise vital funds and awareness!

How far do I need to walk?

There’s a choice of different distances: 2km, 5km or 10km. Pick whichever suits you on the day. If you are walking, please arrive at 11.45am to register.

Everyone is welcome – friends, family, dogs! – and you don’t need to fundraise to join in the fun.

We’re aiming to raise £97,000 during September, to reach more than one million people with awareness and information materials for the next 12 months. We’ll do this by printing our magazine three times a year, publishing information about ovarian cancer on our website and in our 50 information booklets, as well as circulating awareness materials in local communities.

If you'd like to fundraise to help us reach this goal, set up a fundraising page to collect sponsorship for your walk on 28 September via the button below. If you commit to raising £100, you’ll receive an Ovacome T-shirt and wristband!

Create a fundraising page

How do I book?

Please register for the event using the button below. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sign-up here

Where to find us

We will be based next to the park’s bandstand, a short 5-minute walk southeast of The Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) at the park’s entrance. Keep your eyes peeled for a member of our team in a teal Ovacome t-shirt who will be on the door to direct you. We will also have signs pointing the way to our camp.

Getting to the park

Click here to view details on how to find the park, including car parking (charges apply – cash pay and display or Pay by Phone) and public transport options. If you display your Blue Badge, parking is free with no time limits in any of the site’s car parks. The nearest car park to the bandstand is Russell Road Car Park, B13 8RD. It is £5.55 for all-day parking.

FAQ's

What should I wear?

This is an outdoor event with limited cover, so please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather, and sunscreen if the sun’s out. Why not wear something teal, something sparkly, face paint, deely-boppers, tutus… you name it, we’d love to see it! 

If you’d like to wear an Ovacome t-shirt or hoodie, please visit our shop here. Please make sure you order at least 2 weeks before the event so the postman can get to you in time!

What should I bring?

Please bring plenty of water to carry with you on the walk as we’re not able to provide single use bottles of water along the route. 

If walking’s not your thing, we’d suggest bringing a picnic blanket to sit on or a camping chair if you’d find that more comfortable. There are also several public benches by the bandstand and picnic tables under the trees nearby. 

Will refreshments be provided?

Ovacome will provide soft drinks and snacks, but if you would like something more substantial, we suggest bringing your own sandwiches or picnic lunch to enjoy while getting to know our team and other supporters. There is also a Garden Tea Room in the park (very close to the bandstand) and the Bridges Cafe at the MAC to purchase any food and drink on the day.

First Aid

We will have a first aider present, so if you need assistance, please speak to a member of Ovacome staff team who will be able to help you. 

What toilet facilities are there?

There are several blocks of free public access toilets at the park. The nearest to where we will be based is located a few hundred yards to the north of the bandstand. Unfortunately, the block with the baby change and disabled facilities is currently unavailable. However, accessible unisex toilets with lift access are available inside Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) at the entrance to the park. 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us on [email protected].