We're fundraising for...
10 years ago we lost our fabulous friend Ash, to a rare cancer - metastatic Ewing sarcoma. The cancer started in her pelvis and spread to every vertebrae of her spine, as well as parts of her skull. We were 17 years old and in our HSC year.
Ashleigh’s treatment was cruel and long. It was heartbreaking to watch her endure 10 rounds of chemotherapy, 55 doses of radiotherapy, a hemipelvectomy operation and a stem cell transplant. Ashleigh’s cancer spread and she was then told there was nothing else they could do. Rare cancer patients like Ash have less treatment options as there is little investment, less research and limited expert knowledge in the diagnosis.
This March, in her honour and for her 30th birthday, I will be climbing Mt Kosciusko to help raise money for people diagnosed with a rare cancer like Ash’s.
It was Ash’s social worker who inspired me to pursue my career. So, starting my job at Rare Cancers Australia really felt like a full circle moment for me. I am beyond proud to be on the front line every day supporting rare cancer patients and their families. I stand side by side them, to amplify the voices of the rare community and call out inequity in healthcare.
Please donate at the link below if you can! Or join our team and come along!! In person or virtually.
One hundred per cent of funds raised goes towards the important work of RCA's Patient Support Team. From helping patients to access specialists and treatments, through to delivering support groups, connecting people with services and providing financial assistance particularly in times of crisis.
Ash, we miss you most in our happiest moments and when we are yapping over a bottle of wine. I wish you could see the work we are doing to make a better world for rare cancers. This is for you x
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Val Clark
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Val Clark
From Nan <3
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Shanae
So very proud of you always! Thank you for doing incredible work and bringing light to the rarer cancers xx
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Deb & Bruce Dunster
Very proud of you. Good luck & please stay safe xxx
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James Malin
💜💜
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Denise Thornton
Great job, Hannah!
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Erin Mccombe
Never not thinking of you Ash 🤍 What a beautiful idea. Wishing you all the best on such a special adventure!
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Kye Weight
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Jackson Family
Best of luck reaching your total.
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Kerrie Wright
So proud Naya xxx
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Emily Cramp
Make sure your headphones are charged! So proud of you💜
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Paul Spencer
Well done on your walk Royce !
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Goose
You are an inspiration Maddi, I'll be cheering you on in spirit
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Carmel And Trevor
Good Luck. 💕
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Lucy H
Awesome Maddi
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Renee Poole
Even though it's small I hope the donation helps you on the long journey ahead. You should be Proud of what you have achieved so far.
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George D
This is a wild challenge and amazing way to spread awareness “Maddi style”. Wishing you all the best!
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Sophie Landells
You are incredible and I’m so happy to support you and this amazing cause x
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Em F
Goodluck Maddi!
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Craig And Kristy Clark
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Teagan Hartley
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Little Dunsters :)
Amazing Mads! What a great thing to do in her honour xx
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Hayley Smith
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Denise Bartlett
Good luck Maddi. Great cause. xxx
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Carolyn Ragen
Lovely you are walking for the cause in Alaska Plenty of mountains there
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Molly Carter
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Madison Smith
You are incredible! Xo
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Georgie Kn
Good on you Roycee!!
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Krystyna Dunster
Such a beautiful thing to do Maddy. Stay safe and all the best.♥️
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Dom Littrich
❤️❤️❤️
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Trish Mcgee
Te-nay-cious
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Amanda Mellor
You’re amazing!
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Anonymous
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Wendy Watson
What an amazing friend Naya 💜 so proud of you xx
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Trent, Mel, Ari, Juno And Poppi
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Chris D
Amazing work Maddi! Best of luck
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Tm
A wonderful tribute to your beautiful friend Ash. Xx
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Reece Conley
For Ash ❤️
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Charlotte Delaney
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Bessie
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Al Marsden
Wonderful cause in Ash’s memory! Great work! 👏👏👏👏👏💋
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Isabelle Gagnet
Go Nay ❤️
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Kate & Jack
What a beautiful thing to do Tenaya to honour your friend 🩷
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Kez H
Proud of you Nay. ❤️
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Sarah Armstrong
<3
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Caity Murphy
Proud of you x
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Kate Littrich
For Ash 💜
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Grace Douglas
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Laura Cohalan
Love your commitment to Kosi and the high-vis! Enjoy your big walk tomorrow!
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Tracey Fergusson
Go girl !!
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Nikki Kerr
Tenaya thank you for all the hard work you do for our patients, and thank you for donating to Team Kerr xx
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Jye Clarke
💜
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Chloe Webbe
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Shorty
Love your work mate!
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Grace Carter
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Rebecca Decourcy
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Anonymous
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Jacob Todd
You don’t do things by halves Maddi, I’m surprised you’re not trekking through the mountains walking on your hands. Hope it stays fine up there. Jake
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The Sombatratanakuls
Thank you for sharing her story and a snippet of memories you had with her.
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Nora Fleischer
For Ash! 💜
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Rob Zammit
Good on you Maddi - best of luck
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Emily Dowling
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Monique Cobbin
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Anonymous
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Lucy Corbett
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Royce Kearnan
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Jillian Hansell
Good on you Royce enjoy the walks and fresh air too
From Nan