Rach’s marathon

By Rachael Hayes

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I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.

I am running a marathon in October and thought it would be great to take the opportunity to support a charity. 

I have set up this fundraiser in support of Melita who has spent the most of 2024 battling an aggressive lymphoma. She is continuing her battle with a positive attitude, a smile on her face and with her wicked sense of humour even on the tough days!  

Every dollar helps towards raising 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.

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

$20

Rachael Hansler

Go smash it cock! Love Ray and the Hanslers xxx

$26.38

Emma Martinskis

$52.75

Chris, Gail, Thea & Nell

Good Luck Rach! You’ve got this, go & smash it! xxxx

$10.55

Siobhan Legge

$100

Lynne O'neill

You're wonderful Rach ❤️

$158.25

Jared Daehn

$20

Lisa Dunne

So sorry to hear about your friend, thinking of her family and all of her friends, may she rest in peace 🙏🏼💕 No better woman than you to complete a marathon, just think of that pint at the finish line. Great work Rachel xo

$10.55

Anonymous

Thankyou Rachael

$55.92

Tull

Thank you for being there for our beautiful Mum. She was so grateful for you and everything you did for her. ❤️

$52.75

Aisling O Connell

Woohoo go Rachael 🎉🎉

$55.92

Jess Pinkus

$55.92

Melita Davis

I know you’ve totally got this Rach! Pfft, 42kms - piece of piss!! Love you so much for dedicating your run and fundraising to blood cancer, something I had very little knowledge of before getting it at 48. Do it for me, and for all of those peeps living with it everyday. Thank you especially for being the bright, hilarious spark who visits me with selfie masks and little jigs and for making me laugh endlessly with your wicked sense of humour. ❤️ Go you good thing!! Lots of love, Meleets & Timbo B. Xxxxxxxxxx

$55.92

Kristina Bradley

I’m incredibly proud of you. Running a marathon is no small task but doing it for Melita, especially battling cancer, makes it all the more extraordinary. Your strength, determination in doing this marathon is just another testament to your amazing spirit.

$55.92

Teresa Noguero

All the best on your race Rachel, so nice of you to do this to support Melita. She is definitely an example of strength and courage.

$55.92

Paula

Fabulous work Rachael

$21.10

Cal And Millie Greenall

$55.92

The Bowers

For two very inspiring women, love you both to the moon and back xxx

$55.92

Tara Doyle