Strangers on a Train!

[Alifit]

I want to thank all the people I met yesterday at the members day, for a lovely day out - old friends, new friends and inspirational experts. I had a great journey home (apart from the fact that I got soaked because I chose to walk to Euston)!

I was hemmed in my seat on the train by two large chaps who proceeded to crack open their not inconsiderable stash of beer - they had been for a tour around Twickenham and had probably been on the juice since lunchtime! It turned out they were absolutely hilarious - they tried to make me drink beer - when I said I preferred gin, they just crossed beer out on the bottle and wrote gin instead! Anyway, when we got near Birmingham I reprimanded them for not asking what I’d been doing all day and I told them all about Ovarian cancer and Ovacome. I was seriously surprised when they seemed genuinely moved by what I told them - they asked loads of questions and were happy to take symptom cards for their partners. We parted company in Birmingham with a hug and a kiss and I came away such a great feeling about sharing information about OC with anyone I can - everyone seems so receptive and interested.

Thanks again for a fabulous day and love to Alice, I hope all is going ok for her.

Love to all, Ali x

[Lindaura]

What a great story! So glad you shared it here and glad you made it to Members Day.

You have inspired me to try to come to a Members Day as soon as I can.

I can take the train, too!

Hugs,

Laura

[thomas62]

Hi Aki,

So glad you enjoyed Members Day for the reasons you have given.I'm sorry I couldn't make it this year as I'm currently on crutches following a foot operation. I look forward to hear the recording of it on Ovacome as I'm sure other members will be. Sounds like your day was rounded off nicely too!!! Gwen Xx

[marylondon]

Great post , Ali .

All the best with your new treatment. Hope to see you at another Ovacome day .

Love , Mary x