Elizabeth Hand-O’Brien

Greek Islands Swim Trek 2

I'm supporting cancer research and prevention with Can Too Foundation. 

1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This means that potentially someone we love may have to battle cancer, and that's a statistic that needs to change. 

So I asked myself, "what can I do to help?" That's where the Can Too Foundation came in! Can Too provides professionally coached training programs for participants of any fitness level to run, swim and cycle their way to a healthier lifestyle and a cancer-free world. 

In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care, and control of cancer. Since 2005, Can Too Foundation has trained over 18,000 participants and raised over $25,000,000 to invest in over 200 one-year cancer research grants.

It would be fantastic if you could sponsor me, or even better join me in a program!

Thank you for your support!

 

My Updates

Nursing over the years

Saturday 5th Aug
This week marks 42 years since the commencement of my nurse training!
I’ve been close to many significant moments in patients lives.
Reflecting on the late70’s and 80’s I recall caring for young mums whom had being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Those mums consisted of a former school teacher, colleague, friend of my parents and others whom I met and and cared for. Sitting by and being with these wonderful people and their families will never leave me. The treatment was tough on all of them and they tried so hard to keep going.
So- Cancer can affect any of us or anyone we know. Let’s do our best to help young doctors obtain grants to research cancer. We all need that help. Thanks

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards my goal

$100

Cathie Dossetor

So proud of you Liz. What a fabulous inspiring effort

$100

Julie Schiller

So inspirational Liz for all your continued determination, dedication & commitment to raising awareness & contributing personally as a Champion for CanToo with your swims . Dream Believe Create Succeed 💖

$100

Páidí & Family

Super Stuff Liz !!

$1.3k

Dobrien Engineering Serv Pty Ltd

well done day 4

$30

Natalie Morton

Keep going Liz - you are amazing

$100

Kate Jones

Well done Liz!!!

$50

Michele O’byrne

Keep enjoying your swimming and fundraising Liz. Hopefully catch up down South Coast when you’re back in Oz ❤️

$50

Diane Rogerson

Amazing Liz!

$500

D O'brien Engineering Services Pty Ltd

Almost there

$500

Elizabeth O’brien

Happy hols

$50

Gillian Shephard

All the best with your swim in Greece Liz for such a worthy cause

$50

Linda Baker

Well done Liz, such a worthy cause

$30

Tom W

$50

Anita Prunty

Best of luck Liz. Hopefully the sea in Greece will be a bit warmer than the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland in the middle of Winter!!

$100

Carolyn And Rowan Nulty

Inspirational Liz! A great and worthy cause.

$50

Lyndall Flemming

Go Liz! You’re such a kind and caring person xx

$20

Elizabeth O’brien

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