22 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Striving to be the best Yearly Highlights Frocktober Frocktober 2020 was a record-breaking year for the campaign, seeing over $700,000 raised by more than 600 participants. Supporters from around Australia and New Zealand took up the challenge to Frock Up and raise funds to support vital ovarian cancer research – a timely opportunity for those who had spent months in lockdown who were looking for a reason to dust off their best outfits and have some fun. OCRF Ambassador Julie Bishop’s Cottesloe photoshoot made headlines around the country in a custom-made fuchsia gown by Adelaide designer Jaimie Sortino. Jaimie was inspired to create the gown in honour of his cousin Jenna, who at the time had been living with ovarian cancer for 11 years. Unfortunately, Jenna passed away in the beginning of October at the young age of 33. Jenna’s story and the iconic image of Julie Bishop wearing the ‘Jenna’ gown reached millions of Australians via print and online media outlets, bringing ovarian cancer into public discourse. Silver Lining Ride With borders shut, lockdowns in play and life generally in limbo for many, the OCRF team successfully shifted the Silver Lining Ride to a virtual event, electing to pause the physical Ride for 2020. Headlined by former AFL star, Campbell Brown, who lost his mum, Kay, to ovarian cancer in 2019, more than 90 participants rode in lounge rooms and garages, gyms, roads, bike tracks and mountain bike trails to chalk up 1,068km each or as part of a team – representing the average number of women lost to ovarian cancer each year in Australia. Incentivised by earning cycling kit for reaching fundraising milestones, more than $90,000 was banked by our virtual Silver Lining Riders, thanks to their many sponsor donors. “It is without a doubt the most important gown I have designed in my whole career.” – Jaimie Sortino Julie Bishop stuns in Jaimie Sortino gown for Frocktober Former AFL player Campbell Brown rode 1,068km in honour of his mother, Kay