I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.
On November 8th 2020, I lost my Mum to complications from her battle with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Every day hurts, and I need to do something to help other families affected by Leukaemia.
For the last few years, I have been intrigued by 'The Goldfields Track', a 210km track that runs from Mount Buninyong near Ballarat, to my home town of Bendigo. The main reason for not attempting it yet is that I didn't really have a 'Why'. Now I have.
I am fundraising to help the 47 Australians who will know that they have blood cancer by the end of today — and for the 47 families who will face the same devastating news tomorrow.
I have created this page to raise vital funds to help provide the special care that is needed to get families through a blood cancer diagnosis as well as to help fund more game-changing research into this disease.
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.
There is a lot of planning to take place, but fundraising can start immediately.
My initial plan is to start the walk at Mount Buninyong in early September 2021, and finish 4-6 days later in Bendigo.
You can follow my planning, fundraising, training, etc on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gerrisjourney
Please show me your support by donating to my fundraising campaign.
Event Information
Monday 06th September 06:00 - 17:00My 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
$80
Kellie Wheels
$104.40
Jeremy Byrne
$250
Bendigo Dyno Tuning
$100
Harry Long
$104.40
Jen & Bob
Very proud of you Leigh - I’m sure Gerri will be smiling down with pride❤️❤️
$120
Gemma Smyth
Good luck. Sorry to hear about your mum. My Dad was diagnosed with AML in 2007 and sadly is no longer with us and Mum was diagnosed with AML last year. She's battling on. Best of luck with the journey.
$55.33
Lynda Mabon
Wishing you all the best on your journey.
$83.52
Kate
Fantastic cause close to my heart. Good luck Leigh
$31.32
Gloria Bonifazi Young
Sorry to hear this <3. You guys and the way you are living your lives are the best representation of how amazing of a woman your mom was. It has been clear since the day I met you all. Enjoy the journey, what a good idea! Hugs
$20.88
Sarah Worthington
$31.32
Deb Spear
$50
Jugga
Fantastic idea and I hope this raises a truckload of cash in memory of a wonderful person ❤️
$31.32
Natalie Jones
$55.33
Charlotte Mason
$20.88
Nicole Johnstone
Wishing you peace and comfort as you take this walk in memory of your beautiful Mum.
$104.40
Ricky Colville
$20.88
Catherine Wicks
$261
Windridge Fencing And Doors
Gerri would be proud Leigh xx
$31.32
Sandra Sowerby
Great idea Leigh, my family have just been thrown a cancer diagnosis and it’s hard to know what to do, how to act. I love that you are doing something to help others.
$31.32
Your Mum would be proud Leigh. Well done for making a difference to other people's lives.