GC Fundraiser
Hey All,
I’m running the Gold Coast Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Bowel Cancer.
As many of you would know, my husband Jack was diagnosed with Stage 3 Bowel Cancer in August 2023.
It came as a huge shock to our family, as a healthy Dad of 4 young kids and at only 38 years old, he seemed too young.
Fast forward nearly a year, after undergoing surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy, Jack’s prognosis looks good. Along the journey we were shocked to learn of the alarming increase in young people being diagnosed with this disease, with doctors unsure as to what is causing this.
June is Bowel Cancer awareness month,
so take this as a reminder to please never ignore any symptoms, at any age.
Some symptoms to look out for include;
- changes in bowel habits
- blood in stool
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme tiredness/fatigue
Secondly this fundraising effort will support Jack’s oncologist, Dr Vikram Jain (Mater Health and ICON Cancer Centre) to build and accelerate a new biobank for young colorectal cancer patients.
We are supporting his efforts to collect tissue samples from willing patients to better understand this disease. Every donation will go towards this new initiative and ultimately save the lives of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a cause Jack and I are very passionate about.
We thank you for all of your support and wish me luck for the 42km!!!
My Achievements
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Shared fundraising page
Received first donation
Received five donations
50% of goal
100% of goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$263.75
Nick Barr
$105.50
Elizabeth
Good luck!
$820
Frankie & Johny James
You have tackled ‘ cancer ‘ with such positivity & grace . You and Jack are an inspiration to others . Muscle hugs to you and your family Xx
$211
Phoebe Bedford
Go you good thing !
$52.75
Katie R
$105.50
Kate Bonehill
Go Kate!!
$105.50
The Brad Ganim Family
Amazing effort Kate xx
$211
Aaron Roa
All the best Kate
$158.25
Tara Lancashire
Good luck Kate x (Tara from SAS)
$520
Matt & Giulia Coorey
All the best Kate, hope you have had your kibbee to prepare. Jack is an inspiration to all of us. Matt and Giulia.
$105.50
Sophia King
Go Kate!!
$31.65
Anonymous
$316.50
Joey And Phoebe
Go Kate!
$105.50
Will And Tegan Gray
Go Kate!
$263.75
Soph Given
Go you good thing ⚡️
$105.50
The Chapman’s
Legendary woman
$211
Maria Pat
Gooooo Kate! Amazing 🙌🙌
$211
Cherie Macdonald
Go Barrface!
$211
Amanda James
Yes yes yes 🫶
$211
Cords And Jus Khoury
Well done Kate. You’re both incredible and we love you.
$105.50
Tanya And Chris George
Congratulations Kate! Fabulous goal and achievement!
$263.75
Brandon And Phylli
Margaritas ready at the finish line! Go Kate!!
$211
Therese & Johnny
This one is close to my heart too Kate.. All the very best ! 💕
$105.50
Mahonys
We’re awe of this, Kate! What an incredible goal - and so admirable to create awareness for this research. Hats off to you & Jack. X
$52.75
Binny Boyle
Love from Bin & Phoebe 🩷
$158.25
Paul And Elise
Such a worthy cause and an amazing effort. You’re incredible!
$100
Fran Moore
Go Kate!! All the best x
$105.50
Mel Wing
Our thoughts are with Jack, yourself and your beautiful family! Your ability as an athlete is truely Inspirational Kate George. You will fly like the wind and never give up! X
$105.50
Frances
Go you good thing x
$105.50
Karen Obern
Your amazing! Good luck ❤️
$105.50
Matt & Dimity Gilbride
Amazing cause Kate!! Good job on finishing the mara too! xx
$105.50
The Cronin’s
$105.50
Carmen Gendle
Such an important cause! Outstanding effort Kate x
$200
Raefe And Lucy Gundelach
Such a worthy cause! You’ve got this Kate!! X
$105.50
Elisa Thomas
Yeah girl!!!
$493
The Dixon’s
Go Kate! Run hard!!
$52.75
Chloe Thornton
Good luck Kate, u r a superstar 🤩🫶🏻
$105.50
Anonymous
Congratulations on your Marathon Kate, you’re a weapon and an amazing woman I’m so happy for you and your family that Jack has recovered from his illness. Love Helen
$158.25
Nat Hartmann
$440
The Hollands
Go Kate Go. A $10 for each km! You’ve got this. The research driven by your fundraising will help save lives.
$21.10
Millie Stevenson
Go Kate!!
$520
Joseph & Sarah O’brien
Go Kate!! What a great effort for a wonderful cause
$52.75
Marie
Kate, you and Jack are both amazing xx
$158.25
Function Well
You are a legend Kate!
$250
Patrick Brooke & Family
We love you Kate x
$211
Mary-anne Pagliaro
All our love to you and Jack. Run hard xx
$200
Paul And Zana
Go get em legend! You are amazing xx
$105.50
Toni
You are truly inspirational Kate! Good luck, no doubt a bit of SAS training will set you up for success. Big hugs Toni xx
$52.75
Mike And Sarah Ramsay
Congratulations Kate. A huge efffort, well done. All our love from our family to yours, The Ramsays x
$211
The O’brien’s
What a woman and what a cause! 🫶🏻❤️
$211
Mackenzie Forrester
Don't really know you Kate but wanted to support as I am friends with a few girls training with Frankie and hopefully I will see you back there in term 3 or 4! Great work and good luck :)
$200
Anonymous
$116.05
Jimena Kotsomitis
Go Kate!
$52.75
Carol Saba
Amazing kate 🙏
$105.50
Brad & Mary Jamieson
Go Kate 👊 Love the Jamos xx
$520
Tim Black
Well done KG! Congrats Jacko
$105.50
Tom And Katia
Congratulations on your epic success today x
$100
Lara Corbiere
Great work KG - you’re an inspiration x
$105.50
Charles Casey
$263.75
Hannah & Billy Crock
SUPERWOMAN!!! We love you KBG xx
$100
Kirsty Atkins
Proud of you KG ❤️💙
$105.50
Stephanie Edser
$105.50
Diamo
What a woman! Proud of you x
$105.50
Erin Erez
Go Kate! Amazing cause x
$52.75
Bond Family
$105.50
Stef Cunningham
Yes girl!!! You go girl- cheering you on! 🤩😍🥰
$105.50
The Darbyshire Family
You are amazing Kate, well done. Love the Darbyshire Family
$105.50
Mel & Jer Festa
You got this Kate!! 👏
$21.10
Louise W
Go get em’ girl! What an amazing cause x
$105.50
Jehan
You’re amazing, so strong, best of luck xx
$52.75
Katie Kenny
Go Kate so awesome- sending your family lots of love ❤️
$52.75
Mrs L
Thinking of you always
$500
Ruby Lee
Very inspiring KG 🥰 what an amazing wife and mother you are ❤️
$263.75
Asprey Family
$50
Rowan Foster
Enjoy your run Kate! Thanks for supporting this important research project at Mater.
$105.50
The Jarmers
Run like the wind GF, you are exceptional x
$105.50
Rosie & Raoul Gundelach
Go you good thing! Well done Kate 💪😘
$89.67
Sarah Harris
Good luck Kate! You’re such an inspiration! Sarah x
$52.75
Cameron Jordan-hawkins
Smashed it!!!
$1.02k
Cushes & Lancashires ❤️
Great work Kate Love The Cush’s & Lanc’s
$211
Matt Norton
$250
Amelia
Super woman Kate xxx
$52.75
Julia Alexander
$263.75
Troy Randall
Love this, you legend!
$105.50
Gilly Lyne
Good on you Kate! Best of luck! Love Gilly and Tom Lyne. Xxx
$105.50
Elle & Donny Mackenzie
Run Kate Run!!!! Lots of love x
$105.50
Sam And Georgie Robson
Legends. Both of you. xxx
$520
Tim Black
Well done KG. Congrats too Jacko!
$211
Joe & Erin Joseph
Way to go Kate!! You and Jack are such huge inspirations, love to see you turning a difficult situation into something so positive ❤️
$52.75
Bella Montague
GO KATE XXX 💓💓💓
$52.75
Lisa Hoare
$105.50
The Dunlops Xxx
What a champion!
$105.50
Luke Young
Well done Kate!
$105.50
Annabel Boughton
$105.50
Leisha Raselli
Best of luck Kate, cheering for you and your family xx
$100
Cath Noonan
Go KG!
$250
Gem And Ben
Go girl !!!!! You are amazing 🏃♀️👏👏 xx
$2.02k
Prue Geirge
$105.50
Tom Beaton
Great work Kate
$520
Leanne T
Go KG! What you guys have been through must be much harder than a marathon, and I know that’s really tough! Good luck, I know you’ll nail it! X
$21.10
Anonymous
$105.50
Penny Crompton
Good luck with the Marathon. Send you and the family all our love
$105.50
Tim And Liz
Killed it KG
$200
Kate & Jono Cottee
Go Kate!!
$105.50
Lauren Chisholm
Sending love and strength to you and your family. x
$52.75
Harriet
Go Kate xxxxx
$211
Mas Espresso
It’s all the small steps that count! Well done KBG!
$52.75
Kate Williams
Go Kate! Xx
Go Misses X