Gaynor's Goal - In aid of St Rocco's Hospice, Warrington and Target Ovarian Cancer

The Story Behind the Mission

Gaynor’s Goal was born from a promise.


Gaynor was just 49 years old when she passed away on Monday 16th December 2024 after her 18 month battle with Ovarian Cancer. Like far too many women, her ovarian cancer was diagnosed late, which caused the cancer to spread, a reality she was determined to change for others. During her final week at St. Rocco’s Hospice in Warrington, she gave her wife, Patricia, two clear "goals" to carry out in her memory:


Support St. Rocco’s Hospice: To give back to the place that provided such incredible care, even though Gaynor knew it might take time for Patricia to be ready to step back over that threshold.


Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer and ensure that other families do not have to experience the pain of a late diagnosis.


Because these were Gaynor’s wishes, the name was born: Gaynor’s Goal.


Gaynor’s Goal is not a one-time thing, it is a long-term strategy. We are building a sustainable legacy where various events and initiatives will continue to fall out of this strategy in the years to come, building the foundation for a permanent force for good.


Know the Symptoms: The "Four to Remember"


Gaynor wanted everyone to know the signs she didn't know soon enough. If you experience these frequently (usually more than 12 times a month), please contact your GP:


Persistent bloating: A tummy that stays swollen and doesn't come and go.


Feeling full quickly: Or experiencing a sudden loss of appetite.


Pelvic or abdominal pain: Persistent pain in your tummy or lower abdomen.


Urinary changes: Needing to wee more urgently or more frequently.