A NATIONAL support network for women with ovarian cancer is holding a fun run in Sunderland next month.

The Sunderland branch of Ovacome is holding the event in Mowbray Park, on April 8.

Ovacome is asking fit ladies to help it raise money to promote awareness of a disease that kills thousands of women in the UK every year.

The fun run is only one mile in length and is open to anyone.

Entrants pay a £3 registration fee but additional sponsorship is encouraged