My Story
On Tuesday 6th April 2021 - Mum called ‘Nan’s just found out she has Invasive adenocarcinoma breast cancer - I think to myself why, why does another person in my family have to be affected by this awful disease. It was only 10 years ago My dads mum was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and underwent a mastectomy and medication for 5 years post op.
At the age of 48years my mum was diagnosed with Lobular Carcinoma (LCIS) having a mastectomy of her breast. I remember mum worrying what her grandchildren might think and to me and her grandchildren - we didn’t care so long as we had her here with us. 5 years of taking Tamoxifen - mum is in clear.
The reasoning behind my will power and want to raise funds for the The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is because in my family breast cancer has affected 10 women on both sides of my family.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and an important time for NBCF to highlight why research in this area is so crucial. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with 8 people losing their lives to the disease every day
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. I believe research is the best way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated.
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My Achievements
1. My Pink Hero Pledge
2. Uploaded Profile Picture
3. Shared My Page
4. Received First Donation
5. Halfway to Fundraising Goal
6. Reached Fundraising Goal
7. Logged First Activity
My Updates
We made it!
Sunday 31st Oct
Today was the day
Monday 25th Oct
4 days into my walk
Tuesday 5th Oct
Change of plans due to COVID-19
Thursday 30th SepThank you to my Supporters
$2.73k
Jess Mirtschin
$2k
Springvale Mining And Energy Union Charity And Assistance Fund
$567
Jess Mirtschin
Money raised from wood raffle at Wallerawang JRL & Portland Colts football games
$500
Airly Lodge
$415
St Patrick’s Primary
Pink Fundraiser
$410
In Memory Of Janette Mcalister
$300
Clarence Lodge
$181
Jess Mirtschin
Donations Tins
$104
Donna-jo Dowling
$104
Payden Hughes
$104
Campbells Pilot Service
$104
Michael Frana
Nice work
$104
Peter Milton
Awsome work neighbour with the Mo.
$104
Tracey Oldfield
Well done ?
$104
Jan Lucas
So proud of you Jess.
$104
Scott
Wonderful cause
$100
Zoe Mirtschin
Love you Sister ?
$52
Roma David
Amazing Jess you have got this.
$52
Lyn
I'm sure you will complete the jouney
$52
Elizabeth Beattie
Woohoo go Jess!
$52
Maddi
Awesome work Jess and keep up the great work!!!
$52
Alisha Parkes Wilson
This is such an amazing cause and you're an inspiration to many Jess. Good luck and thank you !!
$52
Anonymous
$52
Lucy Pfeiffer
$52
Adi
Good job and all the best wishes
$52
Shannon
$52
Stacey
$52
Shirley Hudson
Your Nan & Mum will be so proud of you Jess, I know we are, hope you reach your goal. Love Uncle Butch & Shirl xx
$52
Tahlia Bartlett
$52
Adam Bellette
Good luck Jess!
$52
Tayla Coleman
Amazing work Jess!!
$52
Anonymous
$50
Butch & Shirl
Well done Jess, we’re proud of you. ????
$50
Max Taylor
$50
Marion Eslick
Good luck with your walk and fundraising efforts?
$50
Anonymous
$45
Andrew Griffiths
$41.60
Janell
Amazing human you are, all the best on your walk.
$36.40
Brigid
Go Jess
$36.40
Angela
Well done :-)
$36.40
Luke Gillespie
$36.40
Cherie Lemcke
Great job Jess, proud of you
$36.40
Mick Sheather
Nice work mate ??
$36.40
Croc Crocinton
$35
Kay Judge
Well done Jess
$35
Laura Whichelo
Great work Jess! X
$26
Madi Gould
Go Jess!
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Mervyn Tetley
Go Jess, well done girl , keep up the good work .
$21.84
Anonymous
$21.84
Jake Gale
$20.80
Anonymous
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Anonymous
$20.80
Trish
$20.80
Trish
Awesome
$20.80
Anonymous
$20.80
Anonymous
$20.80
Ash
$20.80
Anonymous
$10
Julie Peterson
This has effected my family too and also myself. Well done on your fundraising!!
$10
Money raised from Thermomix raffle