James Hughes

I am climbing in honour of Matthew Lees.

The Kosi Challenge is the single signature fundraiser for Rare Cancers Australia (RCA), with the sole purpose of raising awareness and much needed funds for people across Australia impacted by rare and less common cancers.

I'm climbing, with my family and friends, in honour of my cousin-in-law. Matt was 46 when he lost his courageous, 2 and a half year battle with a Glioblastoma (high grade Brain Cancer) last December. He was a loving Husband, Dad, Son, Cousin, Brother-in-Law and Friend, to many. He loved his life, and the people around him. Matt adored all things NRL and the St.George Dragons, NBA and LeBron James, Ford Racing and his TX3s and a craft beer, or two. 

This name has a whole lot of meaning behind it (puns intended), but mostly, we want to ensure that through fundraising efforts and support of incredible foundations, others get the chance to grow old and grey. Something Matt didn't get to do.

Please join me by walking/fundraising. Together, we can turn our grief into hope and make a tangible difference in Matt's name. You don't need to be an elite athlete or a professional fundraiser - you just need to have a heart that loved him.

All funds raised through the Kosi Challenge goes directly towards funding the individualised, 360 degree person centred support that RCA’s team of specialist cancer navigators provide for patients, carers and their families.

Thank you so much for your support! Now can I get a ‘Kosi, Kosi, Kosi – Oi,Oi,Oi!’