Peaks 4 Kristen 2023
ELSA'S STORY:
Elsa Larsen is stepping up for her last sister Kristen, who passed away from low-grade serous ovarian cancer in 2019 at the age of 27.
“We ran out of treatment options for Kristen, but she knew that research was the only way to make progress. Kristen wanted other young women who are diagnosed in the future to have more hope and that is why we will continue to advocate and fundraise” says Elsa.
For the past two years, Elsa and approx. 20 others have hiked up five of the Glass House Mountains in one day! Everyone was tasked to fundraise in honour of Elsa’s sister Kristen.
Elsa says "Kristen was someone who would set herself a goal and go out and make it happen. Ascending the five mountains in one day was a daunting task, but I knew we could all push through the fatigue and pain in honour of Kristen and all the other young women who have lost their lives to this disease.”
Over $10,000 has been raised by “Team Kristen” over the past two years. Elsa said "We had such an incredible day- it was exhausting but the view from the five peaks was breathtaking and really puts things into perspective. We had many comments from other hikers and on our social medias, so it really raised a lot of awareness of the disease as well as much needed funds for research.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit our website cureourovariancancer.org/au
Ovarian cancer is the least survivable women's cancer. Symptoms can include: bloating, eating less and feeling fuller, bowel habit changes, needing to urinate often or urgently, painful intercourse, bleeding between periods or after menopause, abdominal/pelvic/back pain, indigestion, unexplained weight changes and fatigue. If you experience any chances for two weeks or longer please discuss them with your doctor.
