Peaks 4 Kristen
Support life-changing research into Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
DATE
SUN, 13 SEPTEMBER
LOCATION
GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS
DISTANCE
1.6K 2.4K 2.9K 1.8K
WHY
RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR LOW GRADE SEROUS OVARIAN CANCER
Join the 7th Annual Peaks4Kristen Fundraiser, kicking off at 5:30AM on Sunday 13 September 2026!
This powerful event raises awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research, in honour of Kristen Larsen and all women and families impacted by this disease. Since launching in 2020, Peaks4Kristen has raised over $40,0000, and in 2026, we're aiming even higher.
All funds support critical research through Kristen’s Living Legacy and the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG).
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
Join Team Kristen and hike FIVE peaks of the Glass House Mountains in one day
Wild Horse Mountain
Approx 1.6km
Coochin Twins
Approx 2.4km
Ngungun
Approx 2.9km
Tibberoowuccum
Approx 1.8km
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kristen's story
Kristen lived by the quote “if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough”.
At the age of 21, Kristen’s life changed forever as she was diagnosed with advanced Ovarian Cancer. Kristen showed incredible courage and determination and always held hope. She continued to dream big and wanted to make a difference for her fellow Teal Sisters.
Over 6 years, despite being in continuous treatment, Kristen was a champion for raising awareness of the disease and funds for research. The impact Kristen had in elevating the Teal profile and raising awareness worldwide, is immeasurable.
Her extensive volunteer efforts were recognised as a Young Australian of the Year 2019 finalist for Queensland. Kristen's final advocacy project was the Ovarshare Podcast, which she created as a platform to share the stories of young women affected by Ovarian Cancer.
In confronting her mortality, Kristen sought to ensure her advocacy efforts would live on. She established “Kristen’s Living Legacy” shortly before her passing on the 9th of December 2019, offering her loved ones a meaningful way to carry forward the work she began. It was deeply important to Kristen that research funding would continue, providing hope to other young women following in her footsteps. Every step taken in Peaks4Kristen honours that vision.
Her smile so genuine, and her laugh always full of joy. Kristen’s story will live on, will continue to impact, and inspire us.
Thank you to our supporters!
Patricia Wesslink
Emma Witchard
Stacey Barrett
Allyvia Gleboff
Zuccherino Cakes
Mater cupcake fundraiser 2026
Tram Evil Barbee Evil Barbee
Raffle and donation money from our final night.
Dianne Bugden
Dan Vinson
Margaret Booth
Grace Pennisi
What the funds are used for
Peaks 4 Kristen supports Kristen’s Living Legacy which funds vital research into Low-Grade Ovarian Cancer. This type of Ovarian Cancer affects younger women like Kristen, and has a survival rate of only 15%. Unlike more common cancers, Low-Grade Ovarian Cancer receives limited research funding, making it difficult to make significant progress.
With your support, you are contributing directly to targeted research that addresses the specific needs of this disease. Donations help fund critical studies, improve treatment options, and ultimately work towards increasing survival rates for younger women affected by this rare form of cancer.
What you need to know about ovarian cancer
1
There is no screening / early detection test (the cervical screening test only screens for cervical cancer).
2
Symptoms include bloating; feeling full quickly; needing to pee more frequently/urgently; and abdominal/pelvic pain.
3
70% of women are diagnosed after the disease has spread.
4
1 woman dies every 8 hours in Australia.
5
The 5 year survival rate is 49% (meaning one in two women will not live 5 years past diagnosis).
