The community moving towards a cancer-free future together
Meet some of the incredible individuals who have taken on ACRF’s 60km In May challenge. Many people who take part in this challenge have been personally impacted by cancer - whether that's their own diagnosis or that of a loved one. Cancer impacts us all, and this challenge is a powerful way to make a difference.
Doing it for answers
“I continue to have hope about research. I guess my biggest goal would be to try and catch cancer early to work out why it’s happening. Because if you can understand the why, then you can try to stop it before it becomes a problem.”
When her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and died two years later, Sam lost trust in her world.
Just as Sam started to find solid ground in her mid-20s, cancer threw her into the abyss again. This time it was her own diagnosis: Stage 4 colon cancer.
As Sam listened to an oncologist and a surgeon arguing over the best course of treatment for her, it really hit home.
“They didn’t have treatments that were going to cure me.”
Sam’s doctors can’t give her certainty, and unfortunately this is the case for thousands of others impacted by cancer.
Each year, ACRF grows more determined to find these answers. By fueling research breakthroughs with funding, we can ensure our loved ones have options for lifesaving treatment.
Will you help people like Emily by smashing your 60Km in May fundraising goal?
Doing it for research
"How wonderful would it be to live in a world where the dreaded C word, is not so dreaded…."
Last year, Amanda smashed her 60km in May goal by doing steps around the deck during a family cruise.
"I was drawn to the word research. After meeting with oncologists with my mum and hearing things like 'we just don’t have enough information about these types of things' I really wanted to do my part to help."
Supporting her parents through cancer was hard enough. Amanda then faced her own cancer diagnosis.
"Whilst the dreaded C word is extremely scary for someone my age, and don’t get me wrong, feels like a death sentence when you hear it, there’s hope that it doesn’t have to always come with so much fear and terror. I was lucky to experience my son’s reaction to my cancer diagnosis and explanation of how we would fight it, as not scared, but loving and ready to join the fight."
If you're ready to make a difference through ACRF's 60km in May, alongside people like Amanda, then register and join us!
Join the community!
Join our vibrant Facebook group to stay motivated and connected with fellow participants as you complete your 60km In May challenge. Share your progress, stories, and celebrate wins along the way! We'll be sharing tips, encouragement and exciting prizes to be won!
