Stuart Walsh
- National: 179th
- State: 73rd in NSW
- My Team: 1st
My Story
This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Together, we can save little lives.
Thanks for your support.
My Challenge
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17.2 km ride - 17.17km Road Cycling - Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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Last Ride Coming for 2019
26 Nov 2019Well, only two more days to get to my 500 km, not sure I'll make it but will give it one hell of a go. Next year, now I have a good new bike I am going to try to get as many k's as I possibly can, as I'll be cycling every day I can until next October to keep my knees on an even keel till new ones come my way, I should, by all counts, be able to ride at least 750 km next year. That is what I may aim for if some of my top donations will give me a substantial amount more each for me to put myself in that position. The battle is on...come on and think about it Mark, c2a, etc.
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11.9 km ride - 11.88km Road Cycling - Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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19.9 km ride - 19.86km Road Cycling - Saturday, November 23, 2019
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14.8 km ride - 14.81km Road Cycling - Friday, November 22, 2019
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One more week of rides
22 Nov 2019Oh well, this years Great Cycle Challenge is almost at an end for collections of donations and riding k's.
I'm aiming to have the original 500 km done, which will be the most I've ever had.
When my knees are finally replaced I'll know then I can go a lot further and plan a giant ride up the coast to Hervey Bay and back one of the years after. I am not kidding myself, as I'm continuing my cycling as it's doing my knees well to keep the riding up, so will have the fitness and muscle fibre for the operation therefore the will and health to do it, around 3 years after the operation, will be in my 70's but others have done it and that is a plan I've had in my mind for a long time.
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15.2 km ride - 15.18km Road Cycling - Thursday, November 21, 2019
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17.6 km ride - 17.58km Road Cycling - Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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16.7 km ride - 16.74km Road Cycling - Monday, November 18, 2019
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18.2 km ride - 18.21km Road Cycling - Saturday, November 16, 2019
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16.5 km ride - 16.53km Road Cycling - Saturday, November 16, 2019
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November 16 2019
15 Nov 2019Well, it's been a year of good and bad, bad first being my ever faithful Shogun bike bit the dust and failed me finally, then I had to find the money for a new bike, that being my Giant 75, different but as I've been riding it the last few weeks since picking it up, it has amazed me at it's readability and road handling prowess. Overall, I'm very happy with the donations and the people who made those donations for the KIds with Cancer, those are the people that have to be thanked, as well as those who organised this event every year, without the 3 of us doing our bit, those kids wouldn't have the chance of a better life, a life without cancer, which is an ever closer reality thanks to all this research enabled through the wonderful people who donated the $ they did through August to November. Thank you all.
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22.8 km ride - 22.77km Road Cycling - Thursday, November 14, 2019
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20.5 km ride - 20.47km Road Cycling - Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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13.6 km ride - 13.56km Road Cycling - Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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21.8 km ride - 21.81km Road Cycling - Monday, November 11, 2019
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19.1 km ride - 19.10km Road Cycling - Saturday, November 9, 2019
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11.9 km ride - 11.87km Road Cycling - Thursday, November 7, 2019
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18.8 km ride - 18.81km Road Cycling - Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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18.9 km ride - 18.86km Road Cycling - Monday, November 4, 2019
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21.8 km ride - 21.83km Road Cycling - Sunday, November 3, 2019
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21.0 km ride - 20.97km Road Cycling - Saturday, November 2, 2019
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16.8 km ride - 16.80km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 31, 2019
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2019 GCC
31 Oct 2019I would like to personally thank all my sponsors this year, it's been a hard one to go through in many ways, but you lot have made my pain and efforts to raise this amount of money possible and thus make it easier to research a cure for childhood cancer. You are all heroes and great ambassadors for humankind in showing that the giving spirit that us Aussies are so proud of still exists.
Till another year, 2020, will be a special year for me, my first that means my k's will be upward of 500 km and $3000 to go for, and I'm hoping that the cycling I need to do each day to keep my knees going before surgery will see my health able to go that distance.
I hope all of you could do the same next year, and this time include asking your friends to help you as well.
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19.4 km ride - 19.41km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 31, 2019
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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20.0 km ride - 20.01km Road Cycling - Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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Well, more that a few dollars + K's
30 Oct 2019I only need a few more dollars and few more k's to complete this years challenge. Not sure I'll get the $2500 but know I'll honour the revised amount of 100km for 2019. People are not into giving this year, having to work harder every year to gain funds, hope next year for a few more ideas I had over the last few days to implement to gain more sponsors.
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Two days to go!
29 Oct 2019Well, there are only two days to go till the Great Cycle Challenge for 2019 has finished, BUT, not down and out. As the people of GCC have already announced, the donations are left open till end of November.
When my knees are finally replaced, then I can give it all my might, as it slows me down considerably at the moment, but that won't stop me riding for these little battlers.
You can help, pass the message on to work colleagues and friends and have them donate to make the kids happy to know, there are more people out there that care for their plight.
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15.8 km ride - 15.80km Road Cycling - Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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17.5 km ride - 17.54km Road Cycling - Monday, October 28, 2019
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11.8 km ride - Sunday, 27 October 2019
From Crosslands to Crosslands
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15.7 km ride - 15.71km Road Cycling - Sunday, October 27, 2019
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11.6 km ride - 11.59km Road Cycling - Saturday, October 26, 2019
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First Ride
26 Oct 2019Well, finally picked up my new stead today, has some troubles so back it goes for some fine tuning on Monday, but I can ride it at least. Not sure I'll complete the 300 km now, 1 week is not within my reach with my two Osteo ridden knees playing up big time. But, I'm going to try to make a dent in it as it's the kids I'm riding for, not me.
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11.1 km ride - 11.08km Road Cycling - Saturday, October 26, 2019
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My New Bike
20 Oct 2019I should be able to start riding again middle of this week, it's horrid to think, some donate to my efforts to ride for the cause and are disappointed to see me not putting in the k's but wthout a bike it's not that easy. Well, I'm getting ready to push those pedals again when I receive my new bike, hopefully, Wednesday of this coming week. Crossing my fingers, as there is just a short time left to do my 300 km promised, but I'm determined that my knees will give me the go ahead (not fail me like they do at times) and let me pedal, pedal, pedal to reach my 300 km goal.
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Bike Troubles
29 Sep 2019Oh gee, on the eve of the Great Cycle Challenge my bike dediced to die, it's not cooperating with me at all. Chain keeps coming off, gear de-railer is bent out of shape (not sure how that happened) and it's generally just not good to ride any longer.
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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Update 3
17 Aug 2019Well, today saw me raise over $500 already, that is a great effort by a few people who have all been publicly thanked, as they deserve the accolades, not me.
I realise not all can make a donation, but if you can it would be great, but if you can't, one thing you can do is share my link with those on your list of friends and let your friends know as well, outside Facebook. That gives just as much to these kids to know that others care enough to pass the word around, so they can get a better chance of a much better life, one without cancer.
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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Update 2
16 Aug 2019Well, it's now bee 2 weeks since donations have been allowed to come in, and I'm surprised I've hit over the $400 mark already. I urge all to make a donation to help these young lives lead a normal life, as all donations go to research into a cure for childhood cancer, one day there just may be that no child should have to put up with what these young champions do.
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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Riding for Kids With Cancer
5 Aug 2019Even though both my knees are in the final stages of Osteo Arthritis and being both replaced, it pales into insignificance when presented with the tenacity some of these little people have when faced with the biggest fight of their little lives.
You can help me help them by digging deep and donating some wonderful amount toward the research into childhood cancer.
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My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of our supporters and corporate partner WINC. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$258.15Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“This an unexpected bonus I want to thank those responsible for this very kind boost the total I'm aiming for. True champions everyone. ”
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Mark Worrall
“Great cause Cous. Now get training mate. You have 500km to ride in October!!”
$207Received this donation 115 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps Mark, you are one constant in my fight to find a cure for childhood cancer. ”
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Alistair Harding
“Best of luck Stuart! Go hard or go home ;-)”
$155.25Received this donation 111 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you Alistair, you are a champ, the kids will be happy that I'm gaining more and more. Thank you heaps. ”
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c2a.com.au
“We absolutely love to get behind Such a Great Cause for Such a Bad Disease. Thanks for asking us to be a part of this and good luck Joel c2a.com.au”
$124.20Received this donation 109 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you Joel, I really do appreciate this donation, so will the kids with cancer. You are a champion Joel. ”
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Lisa Wannell
$124.20Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“Wow Lisa, thank you so much, this was a surprise to wake up to, you are a true champion and ambassador for these kids. ”
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Graham Seers Cyclery
“good luck with it all Stuart”
$110Received this donation 36 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps, you are the best cycle shop I've had the pleasure to deal with. Thank you for your donation as you are a true champion in this fight for a cure for childhood cancer. ”
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Jennifer Walsh
“Pedal hard for this wonderful cause”
$103.50Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you very very much Jen, my darling wife...you have made a big difference to little one's lives. A true champion. ”
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Paul Morriso
“Keep up the good Fight :)”
$72.45Received this donation 113 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you very much Paul, that goes a long way toward finding a cure for childhood cancer. You are a champion. ”
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Green Bean Coffee
“Good luck in your challenge”
$51.75Received this donation 88 days agoStuart
“This is a very nice gesture on behalf of Green Bean Coffee, thank you as you are now champions in my eyes and the kids will appreciate your kind gesture as well I'm sure. Thank you!”
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carol rudder
“Great work Stuart”
$41.40Received this donation 107 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you Carol, really do appreciate the donation towards research into a cure for childhood cancer. You are a champ!”
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Henry Lundell
“Stuart, I hope you are back on the road again for this great cause. Well done on passing the half way point towards your goal. 73 Henry VK2ZHE”
$36.23Received this donation 59 days agoStuart
“Thank you Henry, I really do appreciate your kind donation each year. You are a true champion. ”
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Larry Thompson
“Stuart, great work mate. Good luck towards your goal.”
$36.23Received this donation 87 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Larry, really do apreciate your donation. I'm sure the children with cancer will as well. It's people such as you who are the champions. ”
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jamie jenssen
“You're Killing it man!”
$36.23Received this donation 37 days agoStuart
“Wow, thank you very much Jamie, really do appreciate your donation as will the kids. Your a real champion Jamie. ”
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Peter Pritchard
$36.23Received this donation 89 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Peter, really do appreciate your donation as will the Kids with the Big C. ”
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Cathy W
“Very proud of you big bro as you commit to raising funds for this every year. Hoping this will help you reach your target. Love you xo”
$25.88Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps Cathy, really do appreciate those kind comments, just thinking of those kids pushes me on. ”
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Briony Young
$20.70Received this donation 39 days agoStuart
“Thank you Briony, you are a real champion. ”
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David Sullivan
“Keep up the great work”
$20.70Received this donation 87 days agoStuart
“Thank you David, appreciate your kind donation and encouraging words. It's people like you who make the difference for these Kids with Cancer. ”
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Natalie Aldous
$20.70Received this donation 101 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Natalie, really do appreciate your donation as will the Kids with Cancer. ”
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Rosalyn Dyne
“Congratulations on reaching such a milestone in your fight against kid's cancer. Love you big bro.”
$20.70Received this donation 100 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps Ros, thanks for the good words and love you as well. Thanks to you and people like you I can manage to do this. ”
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Sally Baker
“All the best for such a worthy cause.”
$20.70Received this donation 38 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps Sally, I really appreciate the time taken to make a donation and I know it will benefit those in need, the kids with cancer. ”
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Warren Floyd
“Go Champion!!”
$20.70Received this donation 112 days agoStuart
“Thank you Warren, appreciate your donation, and keep up those pedals matey, we have a goal to meet. ”
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Caitlin Walsh
“Sorry I can’t donate more this year dad, but every bit helps :)”
$10.35Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“Yes, and don't worry about the amount, it's the thought behind the donation and every cent given makes a big difference. Love you and thank you for the trouble of doing this as I know what you are going through. ”
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Claudia Booth
“Hey, i love that you care and what you do every year to help raise money, i will donate what i can when i can, but I definitely support what you are doing and i find it impressive :) -Claudia booth”
$10.35Received this donation 92 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Claudia, really do appreciate your donation and those encouraging words. ”
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Fiona Solley
“Keep up the fantastic work Stuart.”
$10.35Received this donation 16 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Fiona, really do appreciate your donation. ”
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Kim Nicholas
“Great cause Stuart.”
$10.35Received this donation 87 days agoStuart
“Thank you very much Kim, I really do appreciate your donation and I'm sure the kids with cancer will also. ”
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Lee Grigg
“Good on you Stuart! :)”
$10.35Received this donation 108 days agoStuart
“Thank you Lee, really appreciate your donation and comment. ”
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Stuart Walsh
$155.25Received this donation 47 days agoStuart
“While a rider, I still like to make sure there are the funds each year to carry on the search for a cure for all cancers, especially those of the children that suffer so much. ”
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Stuart Walsh
“Stuff the expense, I wanted to reach my goal by the end of today, only way to do that is to do it myself, after all it is the kids that benefit the most and besides, I like that Jersey too much. :)”
$155.25Received this donation 37 days agoStuart
“I had to give the boost to make my goal.”
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Stuart Walsh
“Time to hit the magic $1000.00”
$139.73Received this donation 93 days agoStuart
“Thank you me... :)”
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Stuart Walsh
“Boosting my chances for a Kick Cancers Butt double day. No one else can be bothered.”
$139.73Received this donation 57 days agoStuart
“My bit to see children happier ... hopefully happier, as donations mean a lot in finding the cure, this is my hope it happens quicker. ”
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Patrick Flynn
$85Received this donation 21 days agoStuart
“Thank you Patrick, you never cease to amaze me, your generosity was very much appreciated. ”
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Stuart Walsh
“Giving my total a boost in the hope others may feel ashamed of not doing their best....doubt that though. Seems a bit slower this year than the last.”
$77.63Received this donation 73 days agoStuart
“Thanks you old buzzard...”
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John Casimir
$51.75Received this donation 78 days agoStuart
“Thank you John, you are a real sport mate. ”
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Simply Thai Traditional Massage
$51.75Received this donation 21 days agoStuart
“Thank you Charlie, you are an amazing young lady who has a magical presence and a wonderful personality, aside from that, your donation is very much appreciated. ”
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Stuart Walsh
“This will hopefully have other wanting to donate....lol...excuse my doubts.”
$51.75Received this donation 122 days agoStuart
“Ta you old buzzard”
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Stuart Walsh
“A bit if a kickstart to help it to the $2500 I need to complete my year 2019 total.”
$51.75Received this donation 38 days agoStuart
“Thanks you old buzzard.”
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Stuart Walsh
“Last donation for the 2019 year.”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days agoStuart
“Last of the donations for 2019....until next year...bye bye”
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Stuart Walsh
$50.20Received this donation 47 days agoStuart
“Really from my 90 year old Mother, and thanks Mum, you are a "real" lovable lady who does me proud and a real champion for my cause each year. ”
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Anonymous
$30.53Received this donation 113 days agoStuart
“Another anonymous donor, thank you heaps, your donation is one more step to a cure for childhood cancer. ”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 113 days agoStuart
“Thank you to who ever gave this amount, you are a champion ”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 108 days agoStuart
“Thank you, I appreciate your donation.”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 58 days agoStuart
“Thank you heaps, appreciate your donation. ”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 44 days agoStuart
“Thanks heaps, appreciate your donation. ”
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James Rourke
$20.70Received this donation 93 days agoStuart
“Thank you James, appreciate you donation, and am sure so will the Kids with Cancer.”
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Kyna Waite
$20.70Received this donation 100 days agoStuart
“Thank you Kyna, appreciate your kind donation, as will the kids with cancer. ”
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Victoria Davies
$20.70Received this donation 100 days agoStuart
“Thank you Victoria, appreciate your kind donation, as will the kids with cancer. ”
