Arsenal and England star Beth Mead has announced her captaincy for Ovarian Cancer UK’s Walk in Her Name initiative in March and implored fans and supporters to walk 100km in support of the many women, including her mum, who have lost their lives to Ovarian Cancer.
The 27-year-old striker was relishing a sensational year professionally as she won FSA Player of the Year, the Golden Boot as part of the Lionesses Euro2022 triumph and then BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year.
Yet, the year also marked a significant challenge for the striker and her family as Mead’s mother passed away following a two-year fight against ovarian cancer.
