My Updates
I'm training and fundraising for cancer research with Can Too
Friday 26th JunI am training for an event with Can Too, a health promotion organisation that engages and inspires individuals and the community to achieve personal health, wellbeing and altruistic goals.
Beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in endurance events- including 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs; as well as ocean swims and triathlons.
In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer. In 2015, Can Too is funding 14 early career researchers through Cure Cancer Australia.
Thank you for supporting me!
‘It’s so much fun and I can’t believe I’m going to achieve this goal that I never thought possible. A great program and team support is making it possible. You Can Too!’
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards my goal
$100
Kate And Matt Burke
$2.09k
Anonymous
Go you good thing !
$50
Brooke Bosland
Hi Mel, good luck in your run. We'll be thinking of you. Love Brooke and family xx
$50
Fejes Family
Sprinting to Marathon, Mel you are so inspirational! We'll cheers for you on the day! Kriszta, Stefanie, Tom & Adam
$100
Morgan, Bron & Peter Kelaher
Go Mel! Have fun and good luck.
$50
Jane Lillycrop
Good luck Mel. Go for it!
$50
Anonymous
$300
Brian Gainsford
Go Mel, Love you and be with you every step of the way and so will mum xxx
$50
Craig, Jo, Miki And Kyle
great work Mel! Your Mum will be with you the whole way :)
$50
The Brown Family
Good luck Melinda - Annabella and Eliza
$20
Papallo Family
Best of luck Mel. We know you will do it!x
$100
Brewster Family
Lovely listening to you on ABC Radio on Friday! Glad training is going well, keep it up & you will kill it! Great work with the fundraising!
$100
Scott & Simone Campbell
$100
Layne
You can do it Mel! Your Mum was a brave and beautiful woman , just like you! Enjoy the race.
$30
Heather Nash
Good luck Mel from Heather and Rafi.
$50
Robyn And John Courtney
Great work. Thanks from Archie's grandparents.
$50
Brendan, Tanja, Lachlan And Jaime Muldoon
Thank you Melinda. A cause close to our hearts ??
$100
Archie Saunders
Good Luck Mel and thanks for helping to raise funds for such an important cause.
$100
Linda And Brianna Worsfold
This is so fantastic what you are doing. I lost my mum (Brianna's Grandmother, who she never got to meet) to cancer too in 2001. Your positive influence and energy will have a long lasting effect on many people! I hope you reach your fund raising goal!!
$500
St Rose Catholic School
Good Luck Mel, The St Rose School Community will be cheering you on! Josie Vescio
$50
Luc & Evan White
Go Mel, you can do it!
$100
Kristie, Ashlie, Matt And Katie Edwards
Good Luck Mel! Your mum will be very proud of you. We all are!!!!
$50
Leanne
Good luck Mel! Such a great cause!
$50
Ron And Gary Holmes
A heart warming gesture; you can do it !
$200
Greg Boyer
Good luck Mel
$50
Martin
Go champion!
$500
Sam & Sally Mckay
Great to meet you at the AOC dinner, and great effort
$25
Seve Family
Best of luck Mel, great cause
$250
Gracie
Good Luck Mel !
$100
Beatty Family
All the best!
$150
Kim Large
Good on you Mel, we are so proud of you, Jilly will be right beside you, all the best Xx
$50
Belind Kelaher
Good luck Mel xxxx
$20
Lis @ Ch9
GO MEL! XX
$50
Michelle
Wishing you the best of luck on this inspiring journey , Jill would be incredibly proud of you Mel x
$50
Monnock Family
Mums are the best!
$10
Anonymous
Just think of it as running 210 200m's Mel as this was your pet distance! Good Luck and what a magnificnet cause you are supporting.
$100
Janine Brown
Hi Mel Your mum has always been proud of you and your many achievements and she would continue to be proud of the person you are. All the best on your run!!! Almost wish I was doing it too. A marathon is something I would see as such a challenge and hats off to you for doing it. Cheers Janine
$50
Amelia, Will, Lauren And Gordon Clubb
Thinking lots of good thoughts for you and sending you lots of love and best wishes. Love Amelia, Will, Lauren and Gordon xxxx
$20
Pippa And Louise Yeandle
GO MEL!
$150
Cilla & The Green Family
Your beautiful Mum has always been your inspiration to run, no matter what the distance! Best of luck Mel and loads of love from us all.
$50
Jen, Aaron, Makayla And Baby Joshy Peachey
You inspired me growing up and you continue to do so today! I'm so proud to now call you a friend and know you will achieve this challenge with ease! I will be running with you in spirit ..... Go Mel Go .....xxx
$100
Mez Guberina
Great cause Mel you will nail it! You inspire me and your mum is right by your side. We support you -
$50
Rob Hedges
$100
M Kamper
Good luck in the run..I'm sure Mark will be there give you a massage at the finish!
$30
Tracy Soph And The Harding Family
Go for it mel x your mum was a gorgeous lady who always had wise words from one mum to another helping me support Soph the way she did for you xx God bless her x
$50
The Flemings
Awesome Job Mel. We know that Jilly will be with you the Whole way xxxxx
$50
Nicole, Alex And Gabe Stewart
Go Melly ! We hope you achieve your goals :)
$20
Jenny And Stewart Hawthorne
All the best Melinda with your fundraising. A survivor myself with both my sisters currently with cancer (one terminal) I appreciate the work you are doing.
$50
Caitlin O'shannassy
Good luck with the run Mel! I was lucky enough to meet Jill and see what an amazing person she was so hope this donation helps a bit xx
$50
Hez
Good for you, Mel. Go, girl ! x
$500
Samir Jivani - Trueit
All the best :)
$50
Lee Derby
I have such fond memories of your beautiful brave mum at the Atlanta Olympics, Mel. She was so positive and happy and she brightened up each day! I lost my husband to cancer nine years ago and still grieve for him. Good luck with your marathon effort! xx
$50
Lara, Matt, Blake, Teagan & Madi
Love your incredible determination and spirit! Great cause, go get them Mel!! x
$50
Donna, Stuart, Paris & Sienna
Mel, I am sure your beautiful Mum will make your heels seem lighter. Big Hugs x
$100
Jacs
Go Mel! Your mum would be proud.
$20
Inkster Family
We are so proud of you with what you wish to achieve for you and your Mum. Jill would be so proud of you!!! Run like the wind!! We love you. love Inkster Family xxx
$100
Edgley Family
So very happy to sponsor this great cause. Jilly is greatly missed. Love the Jo, Stu, Zac, Max, Sam and Tom
$1,000
Snuffy
Big love and best of luck Mel. You are truly an inspiration.
$500
Mwdcc
Well done Mel - the cricket boys are all in support !
$100
Doug Mcgrath
Good luck Mel. You are so wonderful doing this in honour of your mum. Love, Doug and Lesley
$100
Dave & Jo Steven
Good luck Mel, we can always fix you up afterwards.
$20
Greer, Max, Zoe And Fin Cash
All the best. Always inspiring us Melinda!
$100
Featherstone Family
Good luck, Mel!
$50
Ed, Kendall, Eva & Abi Travierso
Good luck Mel - awesome effort!
$50
Pete Rankin
That's a lot of 200m races end on end. Good luck.
$50
Ross Denny
Outstanding Mel
$100
Jackie & Maureen
Just treat it like any other race Melly = Start/Run/Finish. We will be there to cheer u on.
$50
Sandro Teghini
$100
Frase
Love ya work Mel xx
$100
Ali Trevaskis
Honey your strength, determination and compassion is phenomenal!! Jill would be so proud!. Good luck...you will "nail it"! xx
$50
Davies Family
Good on you Mel. Very proud of you!!
$100
The Golden Cub
You deserve lots of support for putting up with Tails. Good luck on your run!!
$100
Kathleen
I'll be cheering for you, Mel. Love Kathleen xxxxx
$50
Sharon & Smells
Go Mel, You are awesome xx
Well done beautiful girl