I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.
Hi, my name is James Repine, and in April 2026, I’ll be taking on the biggest challenge of my life, climbing Lobuche East Peak (6,119m) in Nepal. If I reach the top, I’ll be one of the youngest Australians to summit a mountain of this size.
I’ve called this journey Climbing for Cancer because I’m not doing it just for me. In December 2024, my mum was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer. Seeing her fight this has been really tough, and it made me want to do something to help. That’s why I’m dedicating my climb to raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
The climb will be incredibly hard, with thin air, freezing temperatures, and long days on the mountain, but every step will be for my mum and for all Australians battling blood cancers.
Every dollar donated through this page goes directly to the Leukaemia Foundation. None of it funds my trip or expenses; it all supports research, better treatments, and vital care for families who need it most.
I’d be so grateful if you could support my Climbing for Cancer challenge by making a donation. Together, we can turn this climb into real hope for families like mine.
Thank you,
James
My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
You've covered genetic testing!
You've given a family a whole weeks accommodation near treatment
$1,000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
You've fund life changing research for 3 months
Thank you to my Supporters
$158.25
Heath
$106.12
Imelda & Arnold Mcshane
Go well James and Blake. Such a worthy and caring thing you are doing.
$54.12
Akins Family
$106.12
Peta & Amethyst Armstrong
An amazing effort, James! You are an incredible inspiration and leader for so many. Thank you for being the change.
$158.25
Juniper Moore
Thank you James and go well! For your family, my family, and all the rest.
$22.58
Meg Emerton
Courage is the capacity to confront that which is unknown. James, Blake and your wife all have this courage. God keep you all safe and I pray for your success.
$473
Mitchell Pfingst
Very inspirational, James. Best of luck
$263.75
Ruth Grealy
You've got this.
$263.75
Jayne M
$117
Anonymous
$250
Amanda Hart
$85.48
Sonia Stenhouse
All the very best for a safe and successful adventure 🙌
$106.12
Rhiannon Bellamy
Best of luck! Stay safe 💙
$33.15
Christopher Wilkie
Thanks James, we met your dad today and he is so proud of you. We are too! Thanks for your amazing dedication to raising funds and awareness of leukaemia.
$57.30
Bianca Marconi
James, you are inspiring! Thank you for doing good in this world! 🌎
$1.04k
Marilyn Crady
In honor of my daughter in Law, Shannon. Thankful my son and grandson James for pursuing this fundraiser in his mother’ honor. Shannon you all have instilled a caring heart in James. Very brave of James and Blake to tackle the task of climbing Labouche Peak. Very proud of James and all he has accomplished. Love You, God Bless, American Nana
$211
Lynn Presnell
Well done young man. Wonderful job you are doing
$360
Martin
$85.48
Saba
Well done James!
$1.22k
Fundraising Event At Forcett Lakes Golf Club
$158.25
Kerry Vincent
All the very best and safe return
$106.12
Rod Macdonald
Best wishes for a successful climb.
$1.04k
Carlo Di Falco
Best of luck on your endeavours and for the future.
$106.12
Anonymous
$33.15
Peter Davidson
Good Luck
$1,000
Chris Page
Good Luck. Stay safe and sane
$106.12
Glenda And Peter Davidson
go go go all the success to you both, cheeting from the sidelines for you
$11.65
Anonymous
$38.33
Jillian Cunningham
$106.12
Maria Stacey
$106.12
Kate Mckenzie
Good luck on the climb James - so wonderful to see you taking some positive action to help you mum and others fighting the same challenge.
$450
Cash From Car Wash
$57.30
Colleen
Well done Blake anna James fantastic effort
$23.50
James Blay
$54.12
Julie And Graeme Poole
Great effort and goal....you are a legend James.
$30
Laura Small
Laura - Raffle
$50
Brian Mitchell
Good luck James
$180
Baca
You are inspirational James, good luck from BACA, Bikers Against Child Abuse
$22.58
Anonymous
Love this, good luck -you’ll smash it
$22.58
Sam Nobes
Good luck James. Good luck with raffle selling
$150
Tabatha Badger
Goodluck James - can’t wait to follow the journey in the coming weeks! Amazing work thus far.
$106.12
Ross Leeson
Were rooting for you! Go James
$85.48
Sally Fox
Wish we could be there. Hope this helps
$1,000
Plan Small
Such an inspiration James! Looking forward to following your journey - you should be so proud of the awareness you are spreading!
$154.65
Matthew Drysdale
All the best and good luck!
$57.30
Kirsty Grice
Well done James such an inspiration!
$211
Wendy Askew
Good luck James! What an inspirational young man...
$211
Rachel Freeman And Peter Dowling
What a great initiative! Well done!
$85.48
Sam Mccarron
Go James!!
$85.48
Gordon Osmond
Go James such a powerful effort of human achievement you have got this 👍
$80
Trish Clifford
$80 for almost 80 days to go. Go get it, James.
$158.25
Jane Hancock
Blake - this is a significant commitment thank you so much for your support of this fabulous organisation’s work and raising its profile. You continue to inspire me!
$85.48
Vicki Benson
What an incredible young man you are James. Best of luck with your climb. Your parents must be so proud of you. Best wishes to your Mum too 🙏🏻
$57.30
Natalie Rogers
$50
Allan Cable Building Services
$106.12
Inception Metal Fabrication
Appreciate you so much brother. You're doing it right. Thank you for those years of guidance and leadership.
$150
Nana
$70
Laura Small
$70
Leigh Winburn
$70
Blake Repine
$56.02
Bevan Crofts
$158.25
G Williams
$5k
Southern Waste Solutions
The team at Southern Waste Solutions wish you all the best for your climb James and admire your desire to help others by supporting the Leukaemia Foundation.
$158.25
Caryn Skeggs
So inspiring James…believe you can and your halfway there…
$106.12
Mary Downie
$338
Hamst Fundraiser
$57.30
Elizabeth Collins
$158.25
Ruth Grealy
Your effort will make a difference. Wishing you well.
$22.58
Tan & Clint
Great effort James!
$158.25
Belinda Nutting
$30
Mitchell Pfingst
Nice work, James!
$50
Dw
Good luck an amazing cause and hoping you can show me the ropes one day
$1,000
Funds Raised At The Launch Event
$527.50
Poppy And Grandma
$200
Luke Richmond
Amazing project, smash it team.
$54.12
Julie King
$11.65
Nikayla
Was really inspired by your talk at Iron Creek (from a friendly staff member)
$22.58
Megan Donald
Amazing strength and courage! I hope it all goes well and you enjoy your journey to the top and on the way down! Maybe your own book later inspiring others 😄
$527.50
Larkins Tech
Incredible James! Wish you all the best!
$55.92
It was great meeting you and your son on the hike.