I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.
Today, more than 53 Australians will be told that they have blood cancer and tomorrow - another 53 families will be devastated by the same news.
For our family it was the devastating loss of Allen in October 2023 from Myelodysplasia Syndrome. Allen was a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and music maker and our lives will never be the same without him. The support of the Leukemia Foundation throughout Allen’s care and to our family after our loss has been profound.
This April, in Al’s honour, I will be walking the Camino de Santiago – approximately 800 kilometers - to raise money 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.
Please show me your support by donating, sharing and supporting 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
$158.25
Rita Steller
$515
Ben & Geoff Cope-watts
This is such a beautiful and inspiring way to honour Dad. We are so proud of you. Stay strong, and know that we’re with you in spirit every step of the way. Love you lots. Ben & Geoff ❤️
$208.60
Maddy & Josh Mukauskas
$150
Pierre Dagnee
$57.30
Jeanette Collinson
Enjoy the journey Hope it’s amazing
$106.12
Alecks And Rose Mitchell
All the best for your walk. Such a wonderful way to honour Allen. Sending lots of love ❤️
$158.25
Carole Weiss
You have been so stoic. Lots of love ❤️ and best wishes Oh ! Don’t forget to wear the very precious t-shirt
$54.12
Lesley & Steve Ingham
Good luck on your walk Lesley & Steve
$260.75
Tony & Ingrid Mukauskas
Enjoy the experience, thinking of you and of Allen. You can do it! Lots of love
$260.75
Laura & Lochlan Limond
Well done Aunty Marie! We are so proud of you! Love Laura, Lochlan, Isabella and Audrey xxxx
$1.02k
The Weller Family
Love you Aunty Marie. Proud of you doing this for uncle Allen.
$83.56
Cameron Ingham
$158.25
Jo Carlesso
Thinking of you!
$54.12
Julie And John Webb
Love to you Marie, you've got this. ❤️
$106.12
Karen Doherty
Wishing you the best on your walk and thinking of you.
$106.12
Peta, Doug, Iona, Patrick And Lena Xx
Chinwaggers: the international edition. You go girls. I think Allen would be so proud of you Marie xx
$260.75
Martin Cope
Thanks Marie
$84.52
Chris Lynch
You are amazing taking on this walk. Well done x
$208.60
Sno’s Welding
Good luck to you and your walking buddies Marie this is a fantastic thing to do xx
$100
Rich (court's Friend)
Good luck with the walk and fundraising.
$57.30
Elyse And Chris Cope
A great foundation. All the best for the walk, Marie! Lots of love xx
$54.12
Mcveigh Family
Wishing you the best of luck on your huge journey. Lots of love to you and in memory of Al. Xx
$27.81
Chiara Mckernan
Wishing you all the best for your walk, Marie!
$56.02
Tanya Simpson
Marie, I only met you & Allen once but you were both so lovely. I know Ben misses him every day. I've walked the Camino and it's life changing. Wishing you love & luck, but the Camino will deliver exactly what you need. Tanya xx
$208.60
Marit Liland
$208.60
Rob Ingham
Our love
$106.12
Hayden And Erin Pearce
Good luck and this ain’t for no shuttle buses along the way! We all miss u xxx.
$158.25
Teresa O’connell
Thinking of you often and sending you lots of love. X
$106.12
Julie Warner
Proud of you Aunty Marie such a beautiful thing to do Allen will beside you every step of the way
$158.25
Helen Stia
Marie, this is a wonderful thing to do to honour Allen; I hope it helps you find strength and peace x
$22.58
Andrew Prior
$53
Victoria Eastwood
All the best in your fundraising and for the Camino
$22.58
Kerrilee Pearce
$57.30
Georgia Mcnamara
Good luck Maree!
$57.30
Sue And Jim Murphy
$158.25
Kerrie
$106.12
Court And Owain Stia-james
We love you mum! Good luck on the walk. Love Owain, Court, Odette and Harvey x
In honour of a man we all love. Marie I feel blessed that I'm able to share this journey with you.