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
Caryn Skeggs
$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
So inspiring James…believe you can and your halfway there…