Erica McAuley-Clark

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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, my second adventure up this mountain and for this meaningful cause.

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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Mission Complete!

So proud to say I have completed the Kosi Challenge in 2024 with a huge amount of generous donations. 
Thanks so much for your support! It really means a lot and even more to the patients with rare and less common cancers in Australia. THANK YOU! 

1 week to go!

With 1 week to go before the hike up the mountain, I'm extremely grateful for the donations from my supporters thus far! I'm proud to say I have smashed my fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of my friends, family, colleagues and network. 

And during the countdown, I'm sending wishes to "the weather".... hoping that blue skies and good visibility will support me on the day, so I can actually see what's up there at Australia's highest point, unlike my last attempt where I walked through clouds for hours (see my "profile" shot).

THANKS AGAIN for your support! I'll report back after the hike...

I HIT MY FUNDRAISING GOAL - NOW TO SMASH IT!

Thanks to donations from my friends, family, colleagues and network, I have just hit my $1200 fundraising goal.....now can we smash it?!?

If you haven't already donated - a spare $2, $5, or that "$8 iced latte" money would be greatly appreciated! THANK YOU!

Closing in on my fundraising goal - can you swap a coffee for a donation?

I'm getting closer to reaching my fundraising goal of $1200, and there are only 2 weeks until I take on the challenge up the mountain. 

MY ASK - can you spare a coffee this week and instead donate to my challenge for Rare Cancers Australia -  $4.50 or even $7 if you're drinking iced coffees at the café?

Every single dollar raised through the Kosi Challenge directly contributes to the invaluable efforts of RCA's Patient Support Team. By providing crucial assistance such as facilitating access to specialists and treatments, organising support groups, connecting individuals with services, and offering financial aid during challenging times, RCA's Patient Support takes center stage in their mission.

RCA is recognised as a charity, meaning that any donation over AU$2 is fully tax deductible for Australian contributors. Your support, in any amount, will be genuinely appreciated and put to great use.

Thank you wholeheartedly for backing me in this endeavor and for joining me in making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by rare cancers.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Patrick Mcauley

I know you can do it. Lots of love Dad xxxxxx

$105.50

A Wellwisher

Go for it, Erica!!

$105.50

Chris Hawkins In Memory Of Dee Mansill

Thanks Erica for your efforts are greatly appreciated. We lost Mum to a rare and aggressive, incurable cancer in January after a diagnosis in July. I was grateful to see so many ex students during my visits to her. You all make me proud that I had a little bit to do with your lives. Hugs and much gratitude, Chris

$105.50

Sam Crosby

$101

Mark Poynter

Best of luck Erica. Hopefully the weather is a little more forgiving this time around!

$101

Pierre

Great initiative!

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Anita Bolan

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David Meacham

$52.75

Cindy Barnard

$52.75

So What? Research

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So What? Research

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Mark Dixon

$52.75

Grahame Gardiner

Good luck and best wishes. Love GG

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Mike I

$52.75

Renee Brennan

Good luck!!

$52.75

Fadi

Enjoy the climb Erica

$52.75

Tim Stevenson

$52.75

Jo Perjanik

$52.75

Nicole Trudgett

Go Erica!!

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Marija Mcgeachie

$52.50

Jon V

Champion striker doing champion things!!! Well done Erica

$52.50

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Anonymous

$51

Carolyn

You go girl!!

$51

Sophie Glover-koudounas

$50

Natalie Yeoh

All the best Erica!!!

$50

Priya

Good luck Erica! You’ll smash it

$50

Zoe Corson

Proud of you! x

$50

The Turner’s

Best of luck Erica! Sending hugs & motivation 💪🏼👏🏼xx

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Kaz Stark

$36.93

Yi-hsin Yu

Such a good cause, well done! YY

$36.93

Love Bellamy

Go Erica 🎉🎉🎉🥂

$36.93

Craig Bounds

Top stuff, Erica…hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder to you in 2024, but that won’t stop you! All the Best!

$36.93

Jennifer Or

Fantastic effort!

$36.93

Sim Sim

GO ERICA!!!

$36.93

Shelley

Go on Ric ✊✊

$36.93

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Chris Lynch

Well done Ric!!! Amazing work for a great cause

$36.93

Stuart Englund

Go Erica!

$35

Loretta Rogers

Good luck Erica!!

$31.65

Maureen Tinnelly

Good luck. Love Auntie Maureen

$26.38

Clarkies

Well done aunty ric

$26.38

Vanessa Amos

$25

Dean Longley

$21.50

Anonymous

Good luck hon! xo

$21.10

Sharona Coutts

Thank you for doing this important work.

$21.10

Robyn Morse

$21.10

Carol Dobson-stone

Good luck - hope you smash it!

$21.10

Anonymous

A good cause but not missing my coffee!

$20

Belinda King

Love ya work!

$20

Sandra Clark

Good luck!

$20

Suz

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Tanya Clark

Awesome effort!

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