Team Total
Completed
squats 9,429
Team Target
squats 14,136
Our 57 Squat Challenge for breast cancer research
Hi my name is Jo, and this is my story.
I'm in my early 40's and on 27/2/2023 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The words no one wants to hear! No pain, no symptoms or signs other than a small dimple above my nimple. No family history. The only reason I found it was I was diligent enough to ask my dr for a mammogram. 2023 was the hardest year for my husband, my family and dearest close friends as we went through it together. It changed my life overnight and I will never be the same! I had surgery 16/3/2023 and high fraction/ high dose radiation that started 10/5/2023, that left my husband caring for me during the treatment. On 22/6/2023 I started my five year long hormone treatment to turn off my ovaries. 17/1/2024 I had my ovaries removed and take a tablet now for 5 years.
57 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer today and a further 9 will lose their life. We want to make a difference to the lives of those 57 Australians impacted by the disease - that is why we are taking on the 57 Squat Challenge to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research. But they need your help.
Please support our squat challenge to save lives and make a difference.
Every donation, big or small, will get us closer to reaching our goal and helping the National Breast Cancer Foundation end deaths from breast cancer. Every donation over $2 is tax deductible you will receive an email receipt after you sponsor.
Whilst there is not a lot out there in terms of cures. It's the standard surgery, chemotherapy (which I opted no for) and radiation. I was one of the lucky ones that my cancer was 95% hormone receptive to estrogen and progesterone, so by turning my ovaries off it can stop feeding cancer cells. Not all women have that treatment and respond differently to treatment. It's the fear every year when you go in for a scan.
I saw this research that some incredibly smart people are looking into, and if I can do my bit... Maybe in 5-10 years time women will have better treatment than I had and a better overall outcome of life.
Have a read of some of these incredible researchers: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/event/57-squat-challenge/why-we-need-you
Thanks for reading and participating.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Matt Duff
Awesome to to see you supporting cancer research which affects so many people
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Don Robertson
Good luck with reaching your goal!
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Anne-marie Cooper
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Cindy
Sending love and strength my warrior friend.
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Adele & Neil Hobbs
Way to go Leah keep going.
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Anonymous
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Matched Donation
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Rachelle Conry
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Lili And Saff And Frankie
Go Rach! Buns of Steel!
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Lani Symes
Go Leah. This is in support of a beautiful young friend. And you of course.
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Grace
Go Jo!
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Chris Cook
Great cause, you'll smash it 💪🏻
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Bek Lynton
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Leah Kuhl
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Nomes
Love you xx
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Facebook Donation
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Dee Copeland
$63
Karla Wilson
$63
Karla Wilson
$60
Megan Bell
$60
Lauren Sayers
$60
Mumma Duff
Only 24 more days to go.
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Emma Lipton
$60
Kate Juntanamalaga
$60
Steve Mcnair
Best of luck Rach and well done for supporting a great cause
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Rachel Duff
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Sandra Colley
$60
Sarah Dredge
Love you Jo Jo xoxo
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Sarah Dredge
You are amazing Tegs xoxo
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Alex Peters
Much love to all!! Cheering you guys on x
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Glenn Harvey
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Anonymous
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Laura & Richard Philpott
Sending you positive thoughts and strength xx
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Erin Cunningham
Fantastic job
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Josh, Austin & Cooper
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Matched Donation
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Ashley Madden
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Facebook Donation
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Yas
Love you Jojo! Praying for you 🙏🏼💛
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Jodie Fisher
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Facebook Donation
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Laura
An amazing cause that is close to too many of us.
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Sam
I’m shocked and saddened by the news Jo. But I also know you’re a bit of a bad ass. When you fight, you’ll win xx
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Rhi & Jovi
Go Rachie! We love you! Xo
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Michelle Hussey
Great effort!
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Matched Donation
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Kiera Nestoroski
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Anonymous
Good Luck Rach! Go you for supporting such a great cause!
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Matched Donation
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Tracey Bowyer
Well done!
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Paul Harris
