MY CHALLENGE
FUNDRAISING
I've Raised:
$1320
My Goal:
$500
KILOMETRES
I've Swum:
0.00km
My Goal:
9km
Support my challenge to swim for breast cancer!
This November, I am taking part in Swim For Breast Cancer! 💕
I am doing this to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives. I will be attempting to swim 9km in November, fresh after my Everest trek so it will be quite the challenge!
My mum was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. She underwent a radiation, a mastectomy and a preventative oophorectomy. It was shocking and difficult however she remained strong and eventually settled into her new normal. In 2022, we made the decision to begin a new life in QLD. Within months of moving and after feeling unwell for some time, mum’s fears about her health were realised and her cancer had recurred. This time it was classed as metastatic triple negative. She underwent several rounds of chemotherapy, whilst I was completing my masters degree which came with its own challenges. Chemo was extremely difficult, physically and emotionally. However her doctors were happy with the treatment and it was deemed effective. Over the last three years mum has travelled the world, from Greece to Germany. A few months ago, routine scans and tests showed some suspicious growths were another recurrence and was found in some new areas. Devastatingly, this meant mum had to cancel her planned Camino trek and is currently undertaking more chemotherapy. Positively, her doctors are confident the chemo will be effective and she is eligible for immunotherapy this time. Hopefully third times the charm. This whole experience has been so hard on everyone in my family, especially mum. She has had to come to terms with living with the disease, as well as crippling health anxiety.
Metastatic triple negative breast cancer is complex and aggressive. It lacks common receptor hormones used to target cancer cells, making it harder to treat and has a worse prognosis.
However there is hope. Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most researched cancers, with constant medical innovations and breakthroughs.
9 people in Australia die everyday from breast cancer. It should be zero.
Organisations such as NBCF fund groundbreaking research in the hopes of ending breast cancer for everyone.
If you can, please consider donating to help NBCF’s mission of zero deaths from breast cancer.
Love Annie xx
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Rising Star:
First donation
Shining Star:
Raised $250
Superstar:
Raised $500
Mega Star:
Raised $750
All-Star:
Raised $1000
Pink Hearts Club:
Raised $1500
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.75
Pat Mcdonald
$106.75
Brayden Wapling
$104.35
Sammi
$100
Jessica Kazenwadel
$100
Katie And Warren Brearley
Great work Annie. A special thing for you to do for your Mum , and the women of the world 💜💜xx
$55.95
Amelia Morling
So proud of you both, I’ll be with you every step of the way my girl xx
$55.95
Emily Pickles
Well done Annie ❤️
$55.95
Monique Newman
So proud of you for doing this! 💗🏊♀️ What an amazing cause to swim for. You’re making a difference and helping bring hope to so many. Sending strength & healing to your Mum xx
$50
Remi Benson
Love you guys xx
$50
Ryan Sim
Go Annie!!!!
$50
Kyle Mc
What an effort Annie, your mums an inspiration:)
$45.30
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$45.30
Tanya B
Your doing amazing!!
$45.30
Orla Rochard
Go on Annie X
$45.30
Deb Watts
Go Annie and Meg xx
$40
Holly Brearley
$40
Beverly Kazenwadel
Good on you Annie. Xx
$34.40
Cassie
You’re amazing Annie, your beautiful mum is lucky to have you xx
$34.40
Cate
Awesome work Annie!
$30
Emma Cotter
$28.81
Robert Kazenwadel
Gooo!
$23.81
Clayton Carson
$23.81
Adele
Your amazing Annie xxx
$23.81
Cheryl Fox
$23.81
Jenni Walker
kind hearted girl, you’ve got this !!
Go well sherk