Mel Holst

Mel's Mission - Swim 9km in November for breast cancer research

Please support my challenge to swim for breast cancer!

9 people in Australia die from breast cancer every single day.

This November, I am taking part in Swim For Breast Cancer for the mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and loves ones who are impacted by this devastating disease.

I am doing this to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives.

After learning that I have the BRCA2 gene I recently underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction which has significantly reduced my risk from nearly 80% chance of getting breast cancer to 4% risk that I will now.

I hope to create awareness, for ladies especially, to have regular mammograms, self breast checks and possibly genetic testing if breast cancer runs in your family.

I hope by doing this charity swim in November for NBCF it raises vital funds for research in helping to save lives.

Please make a donation to support my challenge and let’s make a splash to save lives together!

Thank you for your support.

Mel