I am fundraising for a friend Heather ❣️
She is a young mid 50yr old who has recently been diagnosed with a rare Gallbladder Bile Duct Cancer.
Her daughter and I lived together back in our late 20’s for a few years, and this is when I got to know Heather more, and what a wonderful woman she is.
Heather has a loving partner, and they returned from a mega overseas holiday late last year. It was at this time in November ‘23 that investigation was carried out following some lower abdominal pain and back pain. Tests showed that the expected gallstones were in fact the rare cancer.
Since the diagnosis Heather commenced Chemo to reduce the size of the cancer and with the hope to prolong life.
Heather booked a family holiday to the Gold Coast for this April with her partner, her daughter, her daughter’s husband and her two grandchildren. This will be a time to make epic memories visiting all the theme parks and to spend quality time together.
The Kosi Challenge is an annual event hosted by Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Australians diagnosed with a rare, less common or complex cancer each year.
In March 2024, I will be climbing 2,228 metres above sea level to reach Australia’s highest point to help RCA.
One hundred per cent of funds raised through the Kosi Challenge 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, Patient Support is at the heart of what RCA does.
RCA is a Federal Government-classified Health Promotion Charity. All donations over AU $2 are fully tax deductible.
Thank you so much for your support.
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Fundraising Event - Sunday 25th 6:30am - 10km walk
Variety with my training… prep is going well
#represent Raising awareness, for support
- Appendix cancer.
- Gall bladder cancer.
- Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)
- Ocular (uveal) melanoma.
- Penile cancer.
- Small bowel cancer.
- Soft tissue sarcoma.
- Upper tract urothelial cancer
Training and Fundraising Update
Climbing for a cause: The Journey to the Summit of Mount Kosciuszko
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Julia Maloney
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Creative Advocacy Solutions
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G&d Price Contracting
Go Annie !
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Sally Styles
All the best for the Kosi challenge.
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Niamh ☘️
You go girl ☘️
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Trajanka Cecchini
Thank you your amazing 🤩
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Steve & Tam Burke
The very best of luck 💪💪💪
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Diana Chriba
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Vulich Family
You are an amazing woman, doing amazing things!! 👏
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Annie Lyall
A great cause and well-done Anne-Marie for taking the challenge. Go well!
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Esther Soh
Good luck Anne-Marie!
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Becks Boddey
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The A Team
Proud of you. Love you loads.
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Elizabeth Gannaway
Your Amazing Annie!! Have a great climb!!!
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Julia Pitts
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Elisha Banducci
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Kyra
You go girl!
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Verity
Always so proud of you, you are beyond beautiful inside and out keep killing it babe xx
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Manni Richardson
Amazing work Annie such a great cause. Love Manni 😘
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Donna Catlin
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Lisa Hybinett
You’re amazing Annie! Xx
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Pete
Great work AMG, enjoy the view.
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The Latouche Family
What a great cause, Anne-Marie. You are inspiring! Enjoy the climb.
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Shelley O’davis
Go girl love you
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Rachael Steele
Your amazing!
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Amy Trotter
Good luck Annie for a super amazing cause xx
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Rajesh Singh
All the best homie
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Crystal Emang-jok
Amazing Anne Marie! 💪
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Belinda B
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Marcella Cranny
Great cause and challenge. Good on you Annie always contributing to community and taking on personal challenges - enjoy the climb 🦋
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Gwen Cooke
A wonderful Cause. 👏
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Caroline And Derek Mcdermott
Rest of luck Annie
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Sylvia Kennaird
Anne you’re amazing!! Xx
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Yvette
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Simone Colreavy
Best of luck Anne-Marie
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Steph Bailey
Best of luck love - you’re gonna smash it 💪💪
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Kaye Stevens
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Drains Plus
Go Annie!!
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Ashleigh Wemyss
Good luck Annie! What a fantastic cause! All the best xx
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Julie Edwards
All the best for the challenge
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The Pitchers
What an awesome thing to be doing. All cancers are horrendous and leave such a mark on our lives but the only positive we can take from them is to live life to the fullest. Super proud of you
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Tracy Lam
What a wonderful cause, good luck on the climb. You can do this!
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Rebecca D’olimpio
Good luck, sending all good wishes for this great journey! Bec
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Daniela Rapattoni
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Malko Magic
You go girl!!!!
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Candice Sai
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Nat Scali
Wishing you all the very best Anne Marie!!! So amazing of you to do this! Lots of love Nat xxx
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Pj And Belle
A bit extra to push you up that hill cuzzie!
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Lauren Peake
A great cause. Good luck Anne-Marie! Xx
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Anonymous
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Joan Whelan
Best of luck Anne-Marie in your climb this weekend to raise awareness and funds for a very needy cause. xx
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Sarika And Kiyaan
Go get ‘em Annie! You make us proud! 👏🏾✨
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Matt, Zoe & Hunter
We're cheering you on for such a worthy cause 🤍 Love Matt, Zoe & Hunter xxx
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Joe
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Kiran Munde
Best of luck xx
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Anna Nguyen
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Dorothy Connolly
Be thinking of you on the 16/3.
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Bianca Curren
Good luck Annie. So proud of all your dedication training and raising money for such a good cause. You're an inspiration! x
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Anonymous
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Paige
You go girl 🙏💪🥰
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Vicki-louise
Love you Annie, you’re a beautiful human for doing this!
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Anne-marie Grant
Here I go… let’s get this event started
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Natacha
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Kate Whitmore
Go Annie xx
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Nick Galanopoulos
Great work Anne-Marie Best of luck with your training and with the hike!
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Rachel Cecchini
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Tabs Khan
Wonderful warrior goddess 🥰🤩✨🌹 you got this! 🙏🏼
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P C
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Kate
So so proud of you! You inspire me everyday to strive, be passionate, take chances and be true to yourself. Thanks for our friendship. Enjoy every step, through the fun , the pain and absolute joy and freedom of being on top of the highest (Aussie) mountain. xoxo
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Sonia G
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Teresa Hill
Best of luck on your hike ☘️
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Alana
You are amazing!!!
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Mel Patten
Awesome hun!! Love you heart ❤️
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Ebony K
You got this Annie!!!
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Tess Palmyre
Barracking for you on the sidelines Anne-Marie! You got this ❤️ xx
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Liam Oshannon
Truly inspiring! Great work raising so much for a good cause - the team is very proud of you
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Kylie Standing
Great cause, awesome experience, amazing woman! xx
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Kiri
You’re amazing! 🌟
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Rebecca Dannell
Look at you go girl. Bad ass. Enjoy it, great cause AMG Bec xx
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Holly Uglow
Good luck Annie! I’m sure you’ll smash it!
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Lady Susan
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Dani 💛✨
Such a good cause Annie!! Love you 💛💛
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Suzie
Go get it girl! Enjoy the post walk Guinness or Baileys Coffee 💛
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Leanne Mirabella
Good on you Anne-marie
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Danny Connolly
Great cause Annie ❤️
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Ash R
Good Luck Annie!
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Laura Gardiner
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Lyndsey
Xxx
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Joanne Willers
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Steph Hosking
Good Luck Annie!! Xx
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Tahlee Olds
Good luck Annie! x
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Jody Hutchinson
Well done! Keep the hard work up
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Gemma Crosby
Good Luck Annie!
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Niamh Mcdermott
Best of luck cuz 🤞🍀 ✨🩷
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Philip Nieuwoudt
Wishing you and your team everything of the best
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Rachel Connolly
Best of luck Annie, you go girl! x
Always have always will be the biggest and best powerhouse I’ve met on every facet of life!!! Sooooo privileged to have you in my life!!! Gooooooooo getttt ittttt