Soroptimists all over South Lancashire took the opportunity of staging publicity events on International Women’s Day. In Ramsbottom, Regional President Denise Baldwin joined fellow club members in the town centre to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. The Soroptimists gave out dozens of informative leaflets to women passing by.
In Southport, over 30 Soroptimists from several clubs gathered on the Marine Way Bridge. Organised by SI Southport, with participation from the Bootle, Crosby, Leigh and Liverpool clubs, the ovarian cancer event gained considerable local publicity. March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 
At last year’s Soroptimist International Federation Conference in Brighton, the Southport club seconded a resolution for members around the country to promote awareness of the disease, in association with the charity Target Ovarian Cancer. Soroptimists are working to distribute information, increase knowledge of symptoms and raise funds to support work in this field.
Meanwhile, in St Helens, club members gathered on Saints Bridge to celebrate the coming together of women around the world – all united in taking a stand for peace and women’s equality. The Soroptimists handed out white roses and carnations to women crossing the bridge, as well as information about the symbolism of this initiative, which is promoted by the charity Women for Women International.