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Climbing for Rare and Less Common Cancers
Hi, I’m Nick. 👋
I’m not a professional climber, an ultra-athlete, or someone who ever imagined writing a post like this. I just happen to be living with a rare cancer called Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
Cancer has a funny way of shrinking your world at first — appointments, scans, waiting rooms — and then, slowly, if you let it, expanding it again. It teaches you what matters. People. Time. Purpose. Gratitude for the ordinary days we usually rush past.
This year, I’m climbing Mount Kosciuszko with my biggest supporter, Victoria. It’s not because it’s the tallest mountain in the world (it definitely isn’t), but because for me it represents something bigger: forward movement. One step at a time. Even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
I’m doing this to support others living with rare and less common cancers — people who often feel unseen, under-researched, and under-supported, yet show up every day with quiet courage. I know firsthand how much organisations like Rare Cancers Australia matter, and how powerful it is to know you’re not walking your path alone.
If you’re able to donate, amazing — every contribution genuinely helps. If you can’t, that’s okay too. Sharing this, cheering from the sidelines, or simply learning a bit more about rare and less common cancers means more than you might think.
P.S RCA is a Federal Government-classified Health Promotion Charity. All donations are fully tax deductible.
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Thank you to my sponsors
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Bloem Family
$263.75
Tolu Ogunsanya
Good luck mate, keep on taking one step forward each time, you've got this, mate!
$263.75
Rob And Visala James
Go for it Nick. We are all inspired by and proud of you.
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Mum And Paps
Nick, we are so proud of you and your determination to take on the challenge to climb Mt. Kosciusko. You can do it!! ❤️
$106.12
Anonymous
You are a hero to many around you Nick, even before you do the climb! Well done!
$106.12
Caro & Oskar
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Aaron Sharpe
Absolute rooting for you mate and will certainly hit you up when I'm next down in Sydney. Miss ya!
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Eloise Seidelin
You and your home team impress me so much! You guys set the bar high and I am very grateful to know and share company with such aspirational humans. Best of luck, you have got this. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the view.
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Lisa Luxton
Go for it !
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Kuno & Vreni
Good luck Nick & Victoria
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Clare Smeaton
Nick, It’s been a while since the PN days but I have been following your journey and just wanted to wish you all the best, will be cheering for you from the sidelines. Clare
$106.12
Dennis & Andrina
You both continue to impress us with your positive attitude towards living your lives to the fullest! Go Team Nic & Vic!
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Tricia Nelson
Dear Nick & Victoria. Your stamina and determination are an inspiration. Wishing you and the family well from across the pond. Trish
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Stephanie Ribbe
Go Nick and Vic!
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Cc
good luck nick ⛰️
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Nick Lesiuk
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Danielle Contreras
An true inspiration
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Natalia Verolin
My heart is with you 🙏
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Leonessa Crisci
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Jodi Cantafio
Crush it, Nick!!
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Andreea Nemes
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Susan Coleman And Pierre Belanger
You are such a star! We’re cheering for you Nick ♥️
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Tina Sands
Dear Nick - Good luck with the climb. Wishing you strength for every step of the journey x
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Rhodri Morgan
All the very best Nick, you’re an inspiration!
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Elliot Hoare
Bon courage, I'm sure you will crush it 💪
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Abigail Premkumar
Resilience at its finest, Go Nick 💥
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Margo Hermans
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Laura Anthony
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Annie Manson
Go Nick!
Although we are far away, we always stand with you, Nick. Naga naga naga oi oi oi