Saanich cancer survivor raises thousands for ovarian cancer research with tea garden fundraisers

Saanich cancer survivor raises thousands for ovarian cancer research with tea garden fundraisers

It’s called the whispering disease because it’s hard to detect, and difficult to treat. The survival rate for women afflicted with ovarian cancer is less than 50 per cent. Saanich’s Jennifer Smyth is one of those survivors, and 24 years after her diagnosis it’s her mission to raise awareness, and find a cure, all with a spot of tea.   Smyth has been hosting a tea party fundraiser for ovarian cancer research for the past four years. It includes a…