Narell Whitehead has survived the deadliest women’s cancer – twice.
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The Nowra resident is now out to raise awareness of ovarian cancer during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this February.
Mrs Whitehead will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, February 3 at the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club in Worrigee.
There will be plenty of entertainment, including Sydney-based duo TIWI featuring Taylor Beadle-Williams as the lead singer.
Local businesses have donated items to be auctioned off and raffles will also be held.
A very lucky winner will receive the prize of seven days at Villa Kirgeo in Bali for eight people, donated by local businessman Geoff O’Connell. Tickets are $25 each.
The event will be catered, a private bar will be available and a dance floor will see everyone partying the night away.
All funds raised will go to Ovarian Cancer Australia.
Mrs Whitehead encouraged everyone to grab a ticket and support the cause.
“We want to raise awareness and get women to stop and listen to their bodies,” she said.
“Get a group together, it will be a wonderful fun filled night and we are also hoping to raise a lot for Ovarian Cancer Australia.”
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from Mrs Whitehead by calling 0413 010 609.
Ovarian cancer symptoms:
- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- Feeling full after eating only a small amount
- Indigestion
- A need to urinate often
- Appetite loss
- Persistent bloating
- Pressure or pain in the abdominal area or pelvic area
- Post-menopausal bleeding or irregular periods.
Risk factors:
- Using hormone replacement therapy
- Previously having had breast or bowel cancer
- Aged over 50
- Smoking or obesity
- Family history of ovarian, breast or bowel cancer
- Having endometriosis
- Never having had children or having them later in life
- Having genetic mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
Find more information at Ovarian Cancer Australia. You can also host your own Afternoon Teal to raise awareness of the disease and funds to help end it.
