WOW, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined me on my walks and for donating my to page.
Your support was amazing!
Together we walked 150.34km's
Together we raised $1,010 - WOW
Together we have saved a woman's life somewhere in New Zealand.
The money raised is enough to supply education and awareness leaflets for Ovarian Cancer for 1 campaign.
THANK YOU!
“A ferocious concentration and fanatical execution is what you need to finish strong.”
And that is what we did!
Thank you for all that came along and supported me on my walks. When you have the support of others, incredible things can happen.
Let's get talking girls about our gynaecological health.
Let's share what we know about our gynaecological health.
Let's save the lives of women.
5.19km
55:53min
and a well deserved coffee with a delicious ham & cheese croissant! @lafourchette
THANK YOU!
If you wish to donate to my page, it will be open for a few more weeks.
So, today is not the last day in February 2020...
We have an extra day... wahoo!
A leap year (also known as an intercalary year or bissextile year) is a calendar year that contains an additional day (or, in the case of a lunisolar calendar, a month) added to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year.
5.24km
1:03:10min (including photo sessions, stopping to chat to other walkers... etc)
One of our woman of TEAL...
Aged 13, Gautami Motupally put symptoms of bloating, weight fluctuation and irregular periods down to puberty. Instead her body was trying to tell her she had a 3 kilogram ovarian cancer cyst.
She is one of more than 1000 women a year - three each day - diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. More than 400 of them will die.
These handful of cancers kill more New Zealand women than the annual road toll but stigma and a lack of awareness keep them largely out of the limelight. But survivors such as Motupally want that to change.
There are five gynaecological cancers: cervical, endometrial (uterine), ovarian, vaginal and vulval.
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest, with a five year survival rate of about 40 per cent.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."
Confucius
5.20km
53:18min
Coffee stop after at St Heliers Cafe & Bistro
OVARIAN CANCER - Let's start talking, let's change the way we talk about our gynaecological health, let's learn the signs and symptoms, let's share our knowledge, let's save lives!
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."
5.16km
54:43min
17oC, 91% humidity
Still water this morning... just stunning
OVARIAN CANCER - Do YOU know about it, can you name the symptoms? If you don't know the answers, go to www.nzgcf.org.nz. Learn, Listen, ACT! Early detection can save your life.
TODAY, IN NEW ZEALAND ANOTHER WOMAN DIED FROM OVARIAN CANCER.
HELP US STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING!
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious."
5.17km
56:48min
15oC, humidity 89%
OVARIAN CANCER
We stand together as
daughters, sisters and mothers;
together we can make these
cancers #SilentNoMore.
Let's get talking... share your knowledge
Today is a special day for me, 30 years married to my wonderful husband. "We may not have it all together but, together we have it all.”
Together we walked...
5.28km
1:00:45min... Okey, so we had a stroll!
Stunning day in the Capital City.
Support raising awareness and education on the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz
Changing things up, walking in the Capital City.
5.02km
53:32min
Freezing, windy, raining & lots of puddles to jump!
We got some rain!
5.26km
54:31
A mere 21oC, 81% humidity & a light sprinkle of rain!
3 men, 2 women - it's great having the support from the men, thank you guys!
OVARIAN CANCER
We all have mothers, grandmothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, aunties, daughters, daughter-in-laws, friends, work colleagues...
If you learn just ONE thing about Ovarian Cancer, make sure your share you knowledge. It could help to save a woman in your life!
"There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them." – Ralph Marston
5.21km
57:10min Bit off the pace today!
Humidity: 84% Yuk!
OVARIAN CANCER affects women of ALL AGES and is the FIFTH biggest cause of cancer deaths in females.
Symptoms can be vague and non-specific
Head to our website www.nzgcf.org.nz to learn the signs and symptoms
Ovarian Cancer is NOT detected with Cervical Screening.
"A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure" - so be a Diamond!
5.15km
57:55min - slow today as we were taking photo's
OVARIAN CANCER...
Remember, symptoms can be vague and easy to ignore so listen to what your body is telling you and then discuss this with your doctor.
Symptoms...
Abdominal or pelvic pain
Back pain/aches
Change in bowel habits (loose stools/constipation is a VERY common symptom)
Fatigue
Frequent need to urinate or urgency to go
Increased abdominal size/persistent bloating that comes and goes
Indigestion
Menstrual irregularities
Pain during sex
Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in New Zealand women. Ovarian cancer begins in a woman's ovaries. They are part of a woman's reproductive system. There are two ovaries, one on each side of the body.
"Don't worry about getting older. You still get to do stupid things, only a bit slower!"
5.16km
54:19min
Hot & Humid this morning and a fast pace! Thanks ladies...
Want to know more about Gynae experts? Please go to our website www.nzgcf.org.nz
What is a GP?
What is a General Gynaecologist?
What is a Medical Oncologist?
What is a Radiation Oncologist?
What is a Gynaecologist Pathologist?
What is a Radiologist?
What is a MDM meeting?
Knowledge is power. If you have any gynaecological health questions, our website is a great source of information regarding gynaecological health.
DID YOU KNOW...
ONLY 38% of women with OVARIAN CANCER in New Zealand will SURVIVE after FIVE years of diagnosis!
I pounded the pavement again today along side some loyal supporters to help raise awareness so we can increase this percentage.
LADIES... it's time to look after both NORTH and SOUTH of the Boarder!
5.15km
53:00min
Wee bit humid!
and Coffee from St Heliers Cafe & Bistro
#nzgcf #ovariancancerawarenessnz #ovarian #ovariancancer #coffee
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
5.16km
54.16min
Yes, the ground was damp this morning. Apparently it did rain...
HAPPY MONDAY! Great sun rise reflections. Some of my supporting walkers in the photo.
Supporting Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”
– Katharine Hepburn
5.45km
56:29min
Bit windy!
Just me and my supportive husband today. Hard walking into the wind but we got there!
Women sharing their story...
"I know this is not for everyone but embrace your bald head....it shows you are working hard to stay alive.
Some may find they suit the bald/short hair look and may decide to keep it.
You are brave enough to try it this short!
Let's get talking girls!
For more information go to www.nzgcf.org.nz
"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself"
Today I had a walker supporting my cause, walking in Wellington... Thank you!
5.26km
56:03min
20oC
Another tip for OC patients - Remember, it's not your fault, be kind gentle & patient with yourself and your body. Ask for support and let others help you. The cancer society can offer holistic therapies during your treatment for free they can provide advocates to go with you to winz and many other services, be sure to get in touch with them sooner rather than later"
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz for more information
Happy Valentines Day!
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine's Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world.
5.17km
52:30min
10'09"/km
Nearly 1/2 way...
Tip for OC Patient - "Always believe you can survive this, Take one day at a time, Rest, rest and more rest!!!!! You are your best advocate so be pro-active with your Drs and keep at it -,you drive your ship!!!!"
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz for more information on Ovarian Cancer.
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly." --Proverb
5.18km
54:14min
Avg Pace 10'27"/km
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. An estimated one woman in 70 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime.
These stats are scary! Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz for more information.
WALKING 5km a Day for the Month of Feb 2020
5.10km
52:16min (quick today!)
Beautiful morning, 4 staunch walkers. Great having this support, making my job a lot easier - THANK YOU!
We have a new friend who says 'meow' every morning - COOL CAT!
Raising awareness and education on the signs and symptoms of all 5 Gynaecological Cancers.
OVARIAN CANCER - IT'S DEADLY!
1 person dies of ovarian cancer every 48 hours in New Zealand.
It's higher than our melanoma rates!
Out of the 5 gynaecological cancers, ovarian cancer has the highest rate of deaths.
Did you know a pap/cervical smear DOES NOT detect ovarian cancer – pap/cervical smears are used only to detect cervical cancer.
Early detection is only possible if YOU know the signs and symptoms.
Educate yourself and please share what you have learnt- save yourself or a beloved one the heartbreak of a late stage diagnosis!
Early detection is VITAL to survival.
"If you can't find the sunshine, BE the sunshine!"
5.18km
56:25
Brrrrr, what a fabulous fresh, crisp morning!
NZGCF - the colour is TEAL
Look out for it, know what it represents, use it as a reminder to check your Gynaecological Health!
LET'S GET TALKING!
"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.
5.20km
54:49min (quick today...)
Stunning morning, fantastic support team.
I want to say a big thank you to this wonderful team of ladies who tirelessly clean the Mission Bay changing sheds and toilets. Great job, thank you!
A little bit of history - This changing shed was built in 1934 as a bathing dressing shed, toilet and shower facilities were added in 1946. In 1957 the building was extended and in 1998 it was re-designed. The bathing shed has been modernised and redecorated but the exterior remains much the same.
Back to my cause...
Gynaecological cancers have some of the worst outcomes for women.
1 woman in New Zealand will die today!
Understanding the symptoms will save lives, which is why NZGCF are calling on you to TALK more openly about your gynaecological health.
LET'S GET TALKING GIRLS!
Awareness of symptoms of gynaecological cancers is low. Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz to find out more on each of the 5 gynaecological cancers.
KNOW IS POWER - GET TALKING - SHARE...
9 days completed, 20 to go!
"Little things make Big Days"
5.19km
58:02min
A cold 17o c
GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS
THERE ARE 5 OF THEM!
Don't leave your health to chance, know the signs and symptoms and save your life or the life of someone close to you.
Mother, daughter, sister, wife, partner, aunty, grandmother, friend, work colleague
Did you know there are no screening options to detect 4 out of the 5 gynaecological cancers !
It’s imperative you know the signs
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz for more information
"Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction"
5.10km
57.20min
5 Weekend Warriors and 1 Goldie
Do you know your normal? If you recognise symptoms that are not normal for you - seek help, go to your GP.
Knowledge is power - Know your body, know the signs!
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz for more information on all 5 gynaecological cancers
"Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you're done."
5.17km
55.28min
4 Fab Friday Walkers - stunning morning!
#Knowthe5
Cervical
Endometrial (Uterine)
Ovarian
Vaginal
Vulval
Awareness of all 5 gynaecological cancers is low, some woman cannot even name a single women's gynaecological cancer. This highlights the need fro better education and awareness in our communities.
Women need to be better informed about what is normal when it comes to their gynaecological health.
For more information go to: www.nzgcf.org.nz
"Sometimes later becomes never. DO IT NOW"
5.22KM
58:23min
6 Waitangi Day Walkers
Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, commemorates the signing on 6 February 1840 of the Treaty of Waitangi.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence"
5.06km
54:31min
67% Humidity - bit of a chill!
6 in the walking pack today... THANK YOU!
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer...
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Back pain/aches
- Change in bowel habits (loose stools/constipation is a VERY common symptom)
- Fatigue
- Frequent need to urinate or urgency to go
- Increased abdominal size/persistent bloating that comes and goes
- Indigestion
- Menstrual irregularities
- Pain during sex -
- Unexplained weight loos or weight gain
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in New Zealand women. Ovarian cancer begins in a woman's ovaries. They are part of a woman's reproductive system. There are two ovaries, one on each side of the body.
For more information go to www.nzgcf.org.nz
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence"
5.16km
54:26min
92% Humidity...
9 Walkers 1 Cause!
Did you know Cervical screening ONLY detects Cervical Cancer?
For more information about Cervical Cancer, go to www.nzgcf.org.nz
"Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you"
5.08km
59.58min
Humid!
7 starters - wahoo! Not too bad for a Monday...
Despite all the alarming statistics, gynaecological cancer remains a taboo subject among the public. We know the stigma, embarrassment and a lack of knowledge about the disease, are key barriers for women to talk openly about gynaecological health and to seek help.
Let's get talking girls!
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do”
5.20km
58.15min
4 starters, 2 finishers
Gynaecological cancers have some of the worst outcomes for women.
1 woman in New Zealand will die today.
Understanding the symptoms will save lives.
Let’s get talking girls!
Go to www.nzgcf.org.nz
Be informed
The 5 Cancers
Symptoms
"Make your life a masterpiece, imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do! -
5.27km
56.20min
7 walkers -
For the Love of Women -
Today was the first day of my February campaign.
Sadly in New Zealand, too many women are affected by 1 of the 5 Gynaecological Cancers.
Cervical
Endometrial (uterine)
Ovarian
Vaginal
Vulval
These statistics are sobering. Every day, around the country, 3 women are diagnosed, and 1 dies of a gynaecological cancer.
NZGCF receive NO Government Funding and rely totally on donations and money raised at events.
Having you support me by donating to my campaign will help NZGCF inform and educate women of the possible symptoms of these diseases through public forums and information displays.
Tomorrow's walk will start 6.30pm from the flag pole in St Heliers if you would like to join the team.
Thank you to those that turned up this morning in support of my fundraiser.
Getting ready to fundraise for Gynaecological Cancer.
All women need to educate themselves on the signs and symptoms of all 5 gynaecological cancers, IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
For information go to www.nzgcf.org.co.nz
