8 years ago
8 years ago today I was in the Mater Springfield having spent the night on the ward post my lumpectomy. I was waiting for Rhys to pick me up after dropping our daughter at school and doing a few errands. I felt raw, lost, scared, and broken. My mind was in flight mode, get me out of here, this isn’t happening to me. I just wanted to go home and make it all go away. At this stage I didn’t know what type of Breast Cancer I had, I had no idea what stage or grade (terms that you learn very quickly are important), all I knew was part of my breast was gone and I felt like crap!Reflection and positivity
This time in 2016 I was aware of breast cancer but not alarmed as I had a full breast scan at a specialist breast clinic in 2015 and all was good - they told me to come back at 40. The only reason I went was because of my grandmother had breast cancer in her 50s and my gp and I decided to get a baseline screening so that we had something to come to as I entered my 40s. Anyway, 10 months after that scan I found a lump myself while in the shower. Within 24 hours I was back at the same clinic, anxious and just knew something wasn't right. 24 hours later my world was turned upside down with a breast cancer diagnosis. I was 37 years old.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?
So far this year I have helped raise money for:
3
mastectomy
bras
2
wigs and
scarfs
My Achievements
50% of fundraising goal
100% of fundraising goal
Uploaded profile pic
Breast Friends Club
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First donation
Made a self-donation
Raised $150
Increased Fundraising Goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$26.38
Annette Hodkinson
$10.55
Jay Caldwell
$126.60
Sharon
😃
$189.90
Adam Spinks
Way to go Christel. Smash it out again. Enjoy the day.
$26.38
Weston Family
$52.75
Christel Lindsay
$57.97
Christel Lindsay
$68.58
Mason Family
$26.38
Weston Family
$52.75
Iain Puxty
All the best with your "fun run" and gathering funds for a worthwhile charity. Cheers 😁
$68.58
Lesley Kite
$52.75
You've Received A Match!
Thanks to our amazing event supporters
$21.10
Cox Family
Way to go!! Thank you for being amazing!
Well done 💗