Walking to Wagga Wagga

By Jess Mirtschin

My Story

Hi Everyone - my name is Jess Mirtschin, I'm getting active and setting myself a challenge to raise money for NBCF and world-class breast cancer research. In October I will be walking from my community township of Wallerawang NSW 370km over 7 days to meet my Nan & Mum in Wagga Wagga NSW at the finish line in hopes of raising a goal of $5000 


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. 


Click 'Donate' to make a secure online donation and help me reach my goal. Every donation, big or small, will help me get there. Please donate today.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt via email as soon as you make your donation.

Thank you so much for your support!

My Updates

We made it!

Sunday 31st Oct
385km walked and $8172 raised ?? today my biggest supporters finished off the last km’s with me of my goal walking the distance from Wallerawang to Wagga Wagga. Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported me raising funds for the NBCF - it will always be remembered! This week coming my children’s school are holding a fundraiser pink day towards my goal - anyone wanting to make last minute donations my page will stay open for another week From the bottom of my heart - thank you ?

Today was the day

Monday 25th Oct
Today I was to embark on my 371km walk to Wagga but with covid and the change of restrictions it was too uncertain but I’m so proud to have already walked 300km!!!! With only 71km to go and smashing the donations I’m proud of the achievement to date 

Donations are still being taken and are tax deductible for amounts over $2 - share with your workplace or family and friends

Please share far and wide - the more awareness we share the closer we can reach to one day having a cue to all those affected by this awful disease

4 days into my walk

Tuesday 5th Oct
With my biggest supporters - yesterday I hit 90km in my 370km walk!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far - please help me reach my goal of $5000 by October 31

Change of plans due to COVID-19

Thursday 30th Sep
It is with great sadness due to the current climate with COVID-19 I have decided to change the plans for my event of Walking to Wagga Wagga. 

My goal is still $5000 by 31st October - my new plan from 1st October till the 31st October I will be walking within my LGA the total of 371km which would have been the total amount of km’s travelled from Wallerawang to Wagga Wagga. 

If anyone locally wants to join me for a walk to get my km’s abiding by the covid rules by all means shout out as all support is welcome

Thank you to my Supporters

$2.73k

Jess Mirtschin

Money raised from Thermomix raffle

$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!

$25

Mervyn Tetley

Go Jess, well done girl , keep up the good work .

$21.84

Anonymous

$21.84

Jake Gale

$20.80

Anonymous

$20.80

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

Lilly