Debbie Gracie was moved by an article on ovarian cancer in a woman's magazine in 2007.  She spoke with some of her friends, who thought they were covered by regular pap smears.  She decided that ovarian cancer was underrepresented in the focus of both women and funding, so decided to promote awareness of the disease with a fundraiser.  Wishing to continue, she looked for a Patron and spoke with Carol Martin OAM, Port Adelaide/Enfield Councillor, who was instantly enthusiastic.  She then looked for a speaker, reaching out to Dr. Margaret Davy AM, at that time Director of Gynaecological Oncology in Adelaide.  Our awareness and fundraising continued from May 2007 and since our incorporation end of 2014,  our challenge supporting women with Ovarian Cancer and their families in various ways.
After numerous regional roadshows around South Australia where health resources are finite including areas where women are socioeconomically disadvantaged and speaking to hundreds of people at each event, we have achieved our goal of  funding South Australia's first ovarian cancer care nurse early 2022 with our second beginning mid 2023 supported by gynaecological oncologists.  This is support that women with this disease desperately need.  We understand the impact this type of care and support can have on patients.