In Support of Ovarian Cancer Action, Steven Close, Managing Director of our North West office will be taking part in a fundraising skydive in March 2012. Steven will be descending solo from 3000 feet to raise money and awareness for this excellent charity.
Ovarian Cancer Action is a charity close to Stevens heart, his sister, Emma was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2002 and had aggressive Chemotherapy treatment for the following year. Fortunately, Emma made a full recovery and other than 2 check-ups a year her life is back to normal.
However, there were over 6,500 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the 2008 in the UK, around 126 women every week, 18 each day. Ovarian cancer and is the fifth most common cancer amongst females in the UK and the second most common gynaecological cancer after uterus.
Steven will 'take the plunge' in March 2012, should you wish to support the cause please contact Steven on 07584 666982 or email steven@square-peg.org.uk.