Mercedes Caeger

MY CHALLENGE

FUNDRAISING

I've Raised:

$1281

My Goal:

$700

KILOMETRES

I've Walked:

30.3km

My Goal:

58km

My Activity Tracking

30
kms

My target 58 kms

Roughly 12 months ago, when I was 23 years old and 1 year post-partum with my beautiful daughter, I noticed a large lump in one of my breasts. I was aware of my family history of breast cancer, so I booked in to my Doctor and requested to have genetic testing.   After multiple trips to the closest major city, many blood tests and MRIs, I discovered I carry the BRAC2 gene and have multiple suspicious lumps in both of my breasts. I am  actively in the process of determining whether these lumps are a risk to my health and life and am looking into undergoing a double mastectomy with the possibility of a total hysterectomy in the future.   My reason for participating in this challenge is to ensure that when my baby girl eventually needs to go through a similar process, there will be improved methods, technology and outcomes for her. I want to provide funds and awareness for the future of my family and all the families impacted by breast cancer nationally and world-wide.

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Stepping up to breast cancer

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Rising Star: Raised $58

Shining Star: Raised $200

Superstar: Raised $500

All-star: Raised $1000

Reached my fundraising goal

First Activity logged

Halfway to KM goal

Achieved KM goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Matthew Tarlee

$208.60

Levi Caeger

$106.12

Jodie Findlay

I'm so proud of you Mercedes. You are young woman who is being so strong and courageous during such a difficult time. Layla is so lucky to have you and you are a true inspiration. I love you and keep being strong.

$106.12

Levi Scamporlino

🤍

$106.12

Tayla Richardson

$106.12

Anthony Goldsworthy

You got this mate💪

$62.57

Sebastian Miliauskas

Love you sades

$62.57

Jedd

$58

Anonymous

$54.12

Kate Mollet

Love you

$54.12

Claire Preston

$50

Abby Topham

Lots of love and strength to you babe xxx

$50

Jade Goldsworthy

Stay strong Send It! Thinking of you, Layla and Ethan <3

$22.58

Phoebe Sice

$22.58

Eden Schofield

I am stepping up to walk 58km for my daughter, Layla