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We are committed to making sure that surviving ovarian cancer is routine and not remarkable
Board & Memberships
Lena Wäppling is the Chairperson of the board. She is joined by other board members, including Jonas Eriksson Bergdahl, Johanna Landin, Karin Swärd,
and Lisa Ehrborg.
The Foundation is a member of ENGAGe – a network of European patient advocacy groups and associations active in different gynecological cancers (particularly ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and rare cancers).
Patient & Carer Advisory Board
Our Patient and Carer Advisory Board is there to help us ensure the views of people affected by ovarian cancer are taken into consideration in the work, strategic direction, and operation of the foundation.
The Advisory Board has helped us in:
• Activity planning
• Website improvements
• Further developing Lena’s Run for Life
The Patient and Carer Advisory Board does not have permanent membership, but we always aim to maintain a core group of four to six patients and carers.
Advisory Board Members
Victoria Isakas
Karin Ellioth Olsson
Ylva Jonasson Armfelt
Stina Hammar
Lena Jacobsson
Lena Wäppling
Meet some of our volunteers:
Stina
Programmer
“I didn’t know you could get cancer in the ovaries until I was affected myself.”
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I live in Uppsala. There are two main reasons why I want to help. The first is obvious given my own history: I want to spread the word “be aware of the symptoms” to enable early detection. The other is partly selfish – I want some scientist to come up with a way to reduce the relapse risk. I raise money by organizing golf tournaments where the surplus goes to Lena Wäppling’s Foundation. This year I will arrange Provariikampen in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Organization in Uppsala. Of course, I run Lena’s Run for Life and bring everyone I know with me!
Nadia
Brand Message Strategist – To Brand Is Human
“Ovarian cancer may be relatively uncommon, but its impact on society is devastating.”
I live in Zürich and I helped Lena Wäppling’s Foundation overhaul its brand messaging to better resonate with donors and sponsors. I was so happy to see it come to life and bring results with the social media campaign for Lena’s Run for Life that I designed. And here’s why. Ovarian cancer does not occur as frequently as other types of cancer. And perhaps that’s
why it’s not talked about as much. However, this relatively unknown cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer. For the sake of women worldwide, it’s about time we flipped the script
on ovarian cancer and gave it the attention it deserves.
Victoria
Enterprise Architect
“I do not want anybody to go through what I have been trough. Ovarian cancer concerns
all of us. We all have a mother, grandmother, partner, wife, sister, daughter, cousin, aunt,
or future child or grandchild who might be diagnosed with ovarian cancer.”
Just like Lena, I have also been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I live in Sundsvall, and I support the foundation by arranging Lena’s Run for Life in Sundsvall. I enjoy signing up sponsors and inspiring people to participate in the run. It is important for me that ovarian cancer gets more attention and that more money goes to research.
Jonas
Self-Employed
“Being able to contribute to a cause that in the long run could help people affected and their families feels extremely meaningful and honorable.”
I live in Västerås and I have the honor of serving as the secretary in the foundation’s board. It is an important but also fun and incredibly meaningful to help a charity getting a message out and making sure more money goes towards ovarian cancer research.
Lena’s Run for Life, our yearly charity run, is a personal highlight!
Maria
Retired
“I am impressed by Lena’s dedicated work to improve women’s health. I try to support every way I can: by volunteering at Lena’s Run for Life and spreading information about her Foundation.”
I live in Västerås, Sweden, and I support Lena Wäppling’s Foundation by volunteering at Lena’s Run for Life. I enjoy helping at the coffee stand and I also bake all the cinnamon rolls sold at the run.
Lotta
Graphic designer
“I am helping out with everything I can, my knowledge and my time. Thereby,
the foundation’s money can go towards where it is most needed: the research!”
I live in Sundsvall, Sweden, and I help Lena Wäppling’s Foundation with all graphic designs such as gift certificates, banners, and posters promoting Lena’s Run for Life. Cancer affects everybody: the patient, the family, and the friends. Research is key to better understand and ultimately cure the disease. Passionate people like Lena are needed to drive this change, and they need our help.
