Running for Leukaemia

By David Leslie

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I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.

Hearing the words ‘Maisy has Leukaemia’ drove a stake right though the heart of our family. To watch our active 12 year old go from playing footy, volleyball, netball to a hospital bed and wheelchair is the hardest thing we have endured as a family. 

Louisa and I will be running the Gold Coast 1/2 and full marathons virtually on the 6th and 7th of July to raise money for Leukaemia Foundation.

The money I raise will help provide care for those in need right now — and it will back the brightest researchers to continue uncovering faster diagnoses and better treatments to save lives. 

Please show us your support by donating to my fundraising campaign.

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

$42.20

Anonymous

$520

Ledlin Lawyers

All the best from Terry, Nat and Holly xx

$31.65

Shane Mcewan

$212

Helen Nicholson

This is a donation from Tony’s Ukulele friends. Wishing Maisy a speedy recovery!! Helen

$52.75

Anonymous

$84.40

Kim Mclagan

My thoughts are with you Louisa and David Leslie and sending love to Maisy for a full and speedy recovery

$100

David & Julie Winchester

Great effort Louisa & Dave, love to you all and strength to Maisy xx

$1.14k

Fat Goat - Upwey Community Fundraiser

What an inspiring day seeing the Upwey and hills community come together to raise a glass and raise some funds for this worthy cause. Great to see you, Louisa and your support crew cross the finish line at the Fat Goat. Here’s to kicking cancer for good 🐐🍻

$52

Dan Roberts

$105.50

Louise Edwards

$60

Treatment To Help You Run

$105.50

Melinda Edwards

Wishing you all the best xx

$84.40

Gareth Weller

$21

Anonymous

$55.92

Simon And Belinda Weller

$84.40

Tin Pan Alley Foodsmiths

Sending best wishes

$31.65

Tim Symons

$101

Kris Saw

$84.40

Bridge, Luke, Tilda And Sam

You’ve got this, all the best!

$84.40

Andree Wise

Have a great run. Hope all is going well Thinking of you all xo

$263.75

Tobias Hoogewerff

Hoping for a speedy recovery for Maisy and wishing Louisa and you all the best as you face this challenge.

$105.50

Colin M (fcw)

All the best to you all

$101

Dusty

$105.50

Debbie & Daniel Capaul

Thinking of you all in this tough time, love to you all. Maisy you’ve got this 😘

$263.75

Glenn, Solbee And Eliza

$250

Collier Family

Sending you all our love and support. You’ve got this - the run and the battle 💪

$21.10

Lucy Southwell-hambly

$21.10

Julie Bolger

$21.10

Elise Doolan

Dave and Louise, I don't have words, and don't have the money I'd like to donate at this time. But I hope that this small amount will help in a small way

$104

Josh De Graaf

$263.75

Ian De Graaf

$108

Caroline & Tom Kubis

Sending our love and support.

$105.50

Anonymous

Hope this helps l will see you running next week mate👍

$52.75

Stacey

$55.92

Nadine J

$105.50

Sally Scott

My son Daniel is in Maisy’s class at Upwey … we wish Maisy and the family the very best … Maisy you got this

$53

Tegan Kohl

Thinking of you guys and Maisy everyday. Sending love from Tom, Tegan, Max, Olive and Maeve

$84.40

That Spirited Lot Distillers

Good luck Maisy and family. Fight hard 👌

$105.50

Peter Van Rompaey

Positive thoughts and take care!

$53

Grant, Kristen, Mia & Owen

You are doing an amazing job, stay strong!

$158.25

Stace, Sam, Hunter, Mila And Parker

Good luck guys! We’ll be there running the flat portion with you 😜 You got this Maise 💪💪 ❤️ xoxo

$150

The Trengove Family

We love you guys! You got this!

$105.50

Craig Dickson

$52.75

Lyndall Parkinson

$53

Amity, De And Eddie Mulcahy

Good luck on the run guys! Thinking of you all. The netball team is missing Maisy. X

$21.10

Kathy M

$52.75

Kim Wearing

$105.50

Jack H

Thinking of you, Maisy, and Louisa.

$52.75

Karen & Daniel Richmond

$84.40

Hamel Family

Devastating news for any family to hear. Wishng Masiy well on her journey to recovery.

$52.75

Erin Gooey & Family

Sending our thoughts to your family

$55.92

Sarro Family

$105.50

Bernie Buckley

Heartfelt wishes are with you David, Louisa and Maisy, all the best with the Gold Coast Run. Regards Bernie, Karen, Levi, Jake and Piccolo Buckley x

$162

Christelise And Gavin

Love to you all xo

$52.75

Ella Golby & Family

A great cause and a very special little girl

$52.75

Wayne Stoll

$100

Pat Hanney

Wishing you all the best Maisy! Good luck with the run David and Louisa!

$15.82

Lucinda Short

$31.20

Sebastain Sutterby

We are all behind you Maisy!! From your favourite tennis coach 😊🤙 (not Stuart)

$80

Tanner & Lexi Burgess

Good luck for the run you guys, will be cheering! Maisy, we cannot wait to see you back out there at Netball & Football - Tanner & Lexi Burgess

$52.75

Laura Pavia

$50

Alister & Leisa Bayston

We're with you, Maisey, David and Louisa. The donation is easy - you're all doing the hard work.

$52.75

Robert Patterson

$105.50

Vicki Gittus

Stay strong, we are thinking of you all. It is such a journey ahead, however Maisy has a wonderful family behind her to help her through.

$15

Molly Durrand

$20

Talysha Sayers

$1,000

Ferntree Gully Toyota

$31.65

Josie

Wishing you the best Maisy hoping for easy and quick recovery.Wishing you all the best!!❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹Love from Josie

$55.92

Lyndon Bulman

$105.50

Amanda Spark

Sending love and thoughts to Maisy and the family, all the best with the run Dave, you’ve got this. ❤️

$52.75

Dillon Spark

$55.92

Sharelle Campbell

Wishing Maisy all the best for her treatment. We look forward to when her smiley face is back at school.

$21.10

Daisy Smith

You’ve got this Maisy!!! 💛💪🏼💙

$55.92

Karen Pither

Go smash it - get better soon

$105.50

James Javni

I hope Maisy can get back to what she loves best. I wish you and Louisa all the best on your run next month.

$84.40

Sam & Jodie Adamson

Our thoughts are with you, Louisa and especially Maisy mate. Can’t wait to see her back at school, she’s got this!

$21.10

Brenda Meyers

For Maisy

$31.65

Anonymous

I was the learning assistant in Maisie’s grade 6 class. I will be praying for her healing. Hugs to Maisie

$21.10

Emma Hayton

Good luck with the run, Dave and Louisa, but more importantly, strength and positive thoughts to Maisy as she goes through her treatment x

$21.10

Mike Oneill

Good luck mate. Think of you and the family.

$50

Anonymous

$53

Rachel Whitworth

Fight on Maisie with that beautiful smile!

$50

Hazel Murray

Sending our thoughts and strength to you all, and especially to Maisy from her classmate Hazel in 7C.

$31.65

Bree

Thinking of you all x

$21.10

Anonymous

$100

Shaun & Holly Hannan

All the best with run! Think of you mate.

$158.25

Otc Forever

Love you guys Here 4 anything you need

$105.50

Phil Kat Ben Pat

$52

Leroy Hunt

Sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you all.

$100

Aden Capaul

Wishing the family all the strength and luck throughout this challenging period. Stay strong David and Louisa. Much love x

$158.25

Keith Leslie

Family is everything. With love and support.

$105.50

Jan Bell

Wishing Maisy and her amazing family all the best

$158.25

Ana

Sending lots of love

$55.92

Holly Sinclair

$84.40

Andy Hong

Best wishes

$101

Levi Laurie

$33.76

Katie Hunt

All the best for your beautiful Maisy.

$55.92

Val O'brien

Sending you all lots of love

$80

Craig Pratt

You're a legend DL. Best wishes to the whole family.

$55.92

Williams Family

Stay strong you guys have got this ❤️

$84.40

The Matthews Family X

Sending you guys all our love x

$51

Tristan Tatt

Can’t imagine hearing that mate.. strength to your family and your beautiful daughter. 💪🏼 You guys got this!

$55.92

Addy Mcintosh

For Maisy, lets beat the cancer so we can go to the next Pink concert again together!

$84

Kate Nicolson

$316.50

Tony & Cheryl Capaul

$1.02k

Brandon Bourke

❤️

$55.92

Allen Family

Such a beautiful young lady, heartbreaking to hear this 💔. Sending lots of love, Shell, Marcus, Henry & Spencer ❤️

$83.20

Jenn Lymer

DL - I am so sorry to hear this news. I literally gasped. I hope Maisy is back to sport in no time. Well done you and Louisa on this fundraising effort.

$1.02k

Alex & Leah

$158.25

Rohan Pinda

Wishing you and your family lots of love mate!

$31.65

Tim And Ana Wilson

Thinking of you all and to beautiful Maisy xox

$52.75

Leon Harris

It has been a while since we have spoken David, lots of love to you and the family. The Harris family will be thinking of you and have you in our prayers. Much love Leon

$105.50

Anthony Lahiff

$105.50

Jo, Stu And Ava Collins

Love you guys, sending Maisie healing vibes. Goodluck with the marathon we know you will smash it xo

$84.40

Pamela Hose

Heartfelt wishes to Louisa and yourself. My thoughts are with Maisy

$105.50

Tina

Thinking of you and your family

$84.40

Mike Caridi

$105.50

Vita De Amicis

$105.50

Michelle Bartoli

$50

Marty Svihla

$105.50

Ben De Amicis

$211

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