In March 2025, I will climb Mount Kosciuszko for the first time, Australia’s highest peak at 2,228 meters. This climb is dedicated to the memory of those we’ve lost to cancer and those who are battling with it.
Together with the MSD Mountaineers, I’m joining the Kosi Challenge, organized by Rare Cancers Australia (RCA), to raise funds and awareness for people with rare cancers.
All donations will help RCA’s Patient Support Team, which provides:
- Access to specialists and treatments
- Support groups
- Financial assistance during tough times
RCA is a registered charity, and all donations over AU $2 are tax-deductible.
Your support can make a difference. Every donation counts!
Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$100
Mal
$54.12
Jason Apiado
Go Mel!!!
$54.12
Learnie Apiado
Wow 👏 Good on you for taking this challenge. Best of luck on your climb. Let us know if u need a practise/hiking buddies for your preparation…would love to try join u hehehe
$54.12
Theodore Orfanos
For Theo P <3
$54.12
Kristine Silva
In memory of my beloved Papa Thank you ate, we are cheering for you!
$54.12
Jane Hiatt
Good luck. Super proud
$52.92
Abby Lucanas
Fighting🥰
$52.92
Ronald Allan Nava
$50
Mark Montealegre
I hope you join me for walks to prepare for this. Love you always Babe.
$50
Adam
Good luck with the climb!
$50
Aurora Velante
In memory of Jason. 🥰 Fighting! - Velante Family
$50
Rose & Aries Vigo
You got this Mel. Enjoy the journey.
$38.33
Anonymous
Good luck BFF! Im cheering for you!
$30
Anonymous
$30
Heng & Hurst
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Our Team
Genelle Jessup
$1,649.52
SHAJYY Rifat
$3,485.24
Patricia Peters
$608.33
Carlo Dazo
$320.78
Michael Sharp (C)
$797.96
Kathleen Traynor
$642.86
Isabelle Ryder
$504.83
Michelle McDonnell
$378.93
Valerie Carlioz
$1,105.59
Glen Oakman
$580.20
Jeny Paul
$274.12
Megan Louise Stephens
$750.31
Carol Katsabiris
$924.17
Nick Muljadi
$667.48
Joanne Regaglia
$712.10
Elaine Unwin
$988.67
Stephanie Tan
$411.68
Traci-Jo Barrett
$515.58
Jeremy Ireland
$256.65
Kate Sharp
$855.21
Melissa Montealegre
$774.77
Becky Lee
$625.62
Andrew Diep
$550.00
Lara Holister
$770.52
SHAJYY Rifat
Anke Woeckel
$536.44
Lucia Asali
$1,672.96
Claudia Yeap
$701.75
Go Mel go Mel go Mel!