Leah Hitchenson

SUPPORTING Breast Cancer Research

Support my efforts in the 2025 Mother's Day Classic!

Inspired by my friend and colleague Sherie Nicole Sherie I am walking in the 2025 Mothers Day Classic and sharing my story to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer research.

In August 2024 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This photo was taken in October 2024, weeks after my first surgery and two days before chemotherapy, with my last IV infusion on Xmas Eve. Weeks of radiation followed and another surgery to remove thyroid cancer. I am today two weeks post treatment, waiting and hoping for the all clear. It's been tough, working during treatment to support and raise my two boys, while navigating the end of my marriage. I've lost my hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and 15 kilograms. I can honestly say that without the love and support of my family, friends, employer, the boys schools, sports and the wider community I wouldn't be here to tell my story. I have been blown away by the messages of support, gifts, visits, meals, lifts, love and kindness I've been shown in my cancer journey. There is so much goodness in the world and so many amazing people around me. I'm here to tell my story, on the other side of treatment, but too many women have been taken away from their families or are living with untreatable forms of cancer. I see you and I'm here to support you and your loved ones xxxxx

We've donated so far...

$46.1 million

Since 1998 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

$1.2 million

Since 2024 to the Ovarian Cancer research Foundation

my achievements

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Set a fundraising target
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Added profile picture
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Invited a friend
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Shared on social
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First donation
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Joy
(Raised $100)
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Support
(Raised $200)
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Community
(Raised $350)
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love
(Raised $500)
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Hope
(Raised $750)
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Random act of giving
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Posted on tribute wall
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Reached my goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$159

Lou

Now all we have is time and a brand new life to lead!! So proud of how strong you’ve been. Love you xx

$127.20

Nic And Keith Jones

Love you ❤️

$106

Melanie Cole

Sending you lots of love and support now and always xx

$106

Anonymous

♥️

$106

Kristy Barker

❤️

$106

Charlie Maramara

Stay strong big girl ❤️ Love Always from your mate, Charlie

$63.60

Cristie Short

You’re an amazing woman!!!

$58.30

Dean Emery

$58.30

Sherie Cheers

So proud of you and forever grateful for your continued fight. Xx

$53

Danielle Eurell

Wishing you good health .. lots of love from our family to yours ..

$53

The Townsends

Leah, you are one of the strongest people I know! And a truly amazing, beautiful friend. Love you

$50

Lisette

You got this Leah

$31.80

Paul, Corinne & The Boys

Sending lots of love and best walking wishes - Frankie,Blake,Corinne & Paul

$31.80

Yvette

You’ve inspired me to prioritise me and my wellbeing. I’m so grateful you’re my friend. Beyond blessed to be in your orbit xx

$26.50

Green Eggs And Ham ! ✌️✨

Well done Leah!! Such a great cause! Total respect Your one tough resilient cookie! Admire you buddy ✊🏼

$21.20

Anonymous

$21.20

Marnie Crampton

You are one stronger mumma! You should be proud of every step that you have gone through in your recovery!

$20

Jenny Turner