Peaks4Kristen
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. It's when we tie up our laces and get active to support women with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSC).
LGSC tends to affect younger women and is difficult to treat. Which is why we Step Up in September to show women they're not alone and raise crucial funds for research.
Funds raised support Cure Our Ovarian Cancer's Charity Partner the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG). 100% of the funds raised through the event will be used for LGSC research through Kristen's Living Legacy fund.
This is the third annual 5 Peaks challenge, where we will be hiking 5 of the Glass House Mountains in one day, starting from sunrise!
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.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Zuccherino Cakes
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Luke Topp
Well done team.
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Brendale Commercial
Love you Ash and Elsa!
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Alfie & Rosetta Di Mauro
Go girl
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Ben Sparreboom
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Rae-ann Sinclair
Jane - you are simply incredible. Well done.
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Anonymous
💖
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Jackson Tobin
Woo hoo. Good luck
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Stacey Barrett
Go team! Love the Barretts x
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Kara Ferguson
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Ele Ludemann
So in awe of the way you all are literally and figuratively going so far to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and funds for research.
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Pennington Consulting
Wahoo go Jane
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Joe
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Ele Ludemann
With you in spirit as you literally and figuratively go so many extra miles for this cause.
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Lynette Mack
Go team!! Have a safe day. Jigs at the peaks!! Thanks for keeping the research money coming!! xo
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Shanyn
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Karen
Thanks everyone for your support
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Kryptö Æ
Go team!
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Henry And Harriet Larsen
Wish we could have done it with you! We miss Kristen xx
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Diane Larsen
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Kristine Frame
Congratulations! Such an amazing effort all of you have put in.
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Tina Difrancesco
Well Done
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Lora Calvisi
Well done
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Anna Frame
Very proud of you - ❤️
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Rhys Barnes
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Jane Ludemann
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Olivia C
Whoop! Go Jane! You can do it!
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Anthony & Elizabeth Piacere
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Bernadette Tunney
💙
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Sophie & Olivia
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Kevin Fitzgerald
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Angela Frame
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Jen
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Kerrie Sorensen
Not only do you move mountains for your beautiful sister, you climb them as well xx
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Mhairi-bronté Duncan
Amazing! Keep going gal!
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Lisa
Good work!!
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Melanie Young
Amazing work Jane!! So proud of you and in awe of all that you do!
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Julijana Trifunovic
In memory of Kristen. x
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Elizabeth Frame
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Nerina Cutugno
carpe diem
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Jane Ludemann
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Emma Fisher
Good Luck!! I’m sure it & you, will be amazing! :)
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Kate Smith
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Anonymous
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Em Murphy
❤️❤️❤️
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Kayla Hannan
You girls are amazing!
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Monika ??
Go girls!
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Monika Kulig
Go Girls
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Stacey Peach
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The Carnall Family
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Lorraine Prandolini
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Jo Farlow
Well done x
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