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 beautiful backyard garden, crisp, clean tablecloths, fine china, delectable treats and pots of tea, the perfect environment for an assortment of big-hearted people to raise some money.

“It’s a great way of spreading the word, raising awareness and getting the funds that are so badly needed for research,” says Smyth.

The event started modestly, w

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