Anna Finlayson

International Women's Day Fun Run presented by Queensland X-Ray

New year, New boobies.

The time has come! Last Monday I took myself off to the Mater for stage one of my reconstruction process. I was super scared of this surgery, more than the others, I’m not sure why, but I had no reason to be. Under the incredible care of surgeon Dr K and her sister anaesthetist Dr F and all the support staff, I was in excellent hands.
I have been on the ward now for a few days and I cannot speak more highly of the Mater. The nursing staff have all gone above and beyond to look after me, even the student nurses are excellent. Raising money for the Mater chicks in pink helps me feel like I’m giving back, in a way that will help someone else who is currently undergoing treatment here, or for someone who will sadly be diagnosed in the future. 
To all those that have donated so far, I am so touched and grateful for your contribution. It really means a lot.  Thank you. 
It’s not too late to donate, and if you cannot donate, please check your boobies and spread the word! 

New reasons to run/fundraise

After last year, I didn’t think I needed any more reason to do this event and raise money. After my own diagnosis which caused me to elect to remove my other breast mid last year, i was met at the same time with some tragic news.
Many of you will have already heard Niv’s story but the short version is Niv was an old school friend who was diagnosed in late pregnancy of her 3rd child with a very aggressive breast cancer. None of us expected her to be taken so soon, and it has only been just a few weeks since she left us and not one day goes by that I don’t think about her and her boys. No family should ever have to go through what hers did and will continue to go through forever.
This is why we need to make sure the message gets out and the funds get raised. I will never forget Niv.

This year I will be plodding along slowly as I will be just a few weeks past the first part of my reconstruction process. A journey I feel a little scared to embark on, but I also feel very lucky to be able to do - something Niv and so many others will never have the chance to do. 

I know times are tough, but please give whatever you can to this wonderful cause. #checkyourboobies

I’m part of the International Women’s Day Fun Run!

I'm raising funds to support women with breast cancer now and into the future. 

By making a donation, you can play a part in improving treatments and care for women diagnosed with breast cancer.  

When you donate, you’re helping to support counselling services and supply practical items like mastectomy bras and wigs after surgery and chemotherapy.  

You’ll also be supporting world leading research that focuses on improving survival rates and working towards a world where ALL women diagnosed with breast cancer survive. 

Ultimately, you’ll help make life easier for women with breast cancer today and save more lives tomorrow. 

As little as $65 can make a profound impact and take some of the stress off women with breast cancer and their families. Please, if you possibly can, will you donate today? 

  • Thanks to your support, Anna Finlayson has raised enough for 23.0 hours of research lab time.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Johanna Levesque

Go Beauty 🌷💕

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Kristine Afacan

$39.04

Emily Blair

$52.92

Teresa Cargill

You are so brave and strong. Sending love. Teresa, Evie and Thomas x

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Anonymous

Love your work darling girl!

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Best Friend

Let’s go faverino!

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Anna Finlayson

Happy Heavenly Birthday Niv. x

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Kate Phillips

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Anastasia Kostellar

You’re are superstar Anna!

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Bec Elliott & Charlie

Anna you supported me for years so just a little something to know I’m cheering you on xxx

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Anonymous

❤️❤️

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Cait

Love you, you brave bitch xx

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Kali

So proud of you, Anna!

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Michelle Fanning

😘😘😘

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Lisa

So proud of you , my beautiful sister in law 🩷🩷

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Alice Tait

So proud of you and the strength you hold.

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Kate Blumke

Much love to you! ❤️

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Tea Poulsen

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Jacqui Ryan

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Kelly

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Annie Simpson

Wishing you all the very best from Sydney. Well done

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Meadow Gorman

$39

Adin Hewat

Got you to your goal!

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Anonymous

$126.60

Tim S

$106.12

Anna & Ryan

So proud of my beautiful friend xx

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Nina Korst

Legend

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Phoebe Rouse

You are amazing and you do amazing things for so many people xx

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Sexy Fin

Great stuff gorgeous!

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Rachel M

All the best Anna!!

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Amy Booth

You are a legend!

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Pascal Tran

<3

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Cherrine Chan

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Michelle Perry

Keep up the great work Anna! x

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Dalia Peterson

Love you, Lucky's sister aka vanilla fondant bud

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Catherine Finlayson

❤️

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Anna F

Getting the ball rolling!

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Cass

Sending all the healing vibes to you. X

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Stefanie Schoonens

An amazing cause and amazing story xo

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Katrina Dunn

Go Anna! You got this! Xx

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Steph Holt

You got this queen :)

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Paul & Shona

Your awesome.

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Jules

Love you

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Amanda

A brave story to share Anna. Such an important cause, one that has touched my beautiful mum more than once. Sending thoughts x