I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in Feb 2022, in week 2 of my son starting preschool (what a week!) I had 18 weeks of chemo, mixed with immunotherapy, and I was so fortunate that during this time I didn't get sick. So that is when I set my first goal... to run the 5km Mother's Day Classic!! I think I ran that after week 12 of chemo from memory, and I was so stoked to make it the whole way! My hubby (Matt) and I raised over $5000 for breast cancer research which was absolutely amazing!!!

The next goal I set was the 10km Mother's Day Classic this year, and then the City2Surf! If you knew me before cancer, running was not my thing! Yes I had done a handful of 5km fun runs previously, but I was by no means a runner! But for some reason, running has been something that I've been enjoying, something that I can control, and I am continuously pushing myself to go further.

That is why this November, I am pushing myself to complete my very first half marathon!! Can you believe it?! 21km's!!!!!! And in doing so, I want to raise funds for Dreams2Live4. I want to give back to the organisations like Dreams2live4that are helping me during my cancer journey.

I’d be so grateful if you would help by making a donation through my page.