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Harold Be Gone Forever

Shine a Light Walk Melbourne 2025

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We will walk with our lanterns to raise money for research and raise awareness of lung cancer

Did you know lung cancer is Australia’s BIGGEST cancer killer?
Research offers hope and your support helps keep hope alive for the 15,122 new Australians living with lung cancer.  I was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago even though I had never smoked in my life.  I had surgery to remove the tumour, chemotherapy because it was also discovered in a lymph node and I am on a clinical trial with great doctors and nurses to help prevent the recurrence.  Although my cancer was a rare and aggressive kind, I have almost beat  the odds of a 50% chance of recurrence in two years.  I am one of the lucky ones to have been provided 2 great years to spend with my family and friends.  
I believe it is because of the great care and support provided by the doctors, nurses, family and friends as well as the money donated to research.  Last year, your donations to my team amounted to $7,000+ which helped shine a light on lung cancer and fund ground breaking research to help people like me.
With your support, Lung Foundation Australia provides seed funding for the best and brightest researchers to undertake projects that support discoveries towards the prevention, management and cure of lung cancer. Scientific breakthroughs can take years to accomplish but every dollar makes a difference to the lives of people impacted by lung cancer. Alongside research, practical support and raising awareness is just as critical, so I urge you to raise awareness about lung cancer and forward to anyone who may be interested in donating or joining the walk.
Where there is light, there is hope. Every dollar builds a brighter future for Australians diagnosed with lung cancer.
Join me in fundraising, donate or join me on the walk. You will make a difference.
Last year our team, consisting of my family, was called Harold Be Gone because a good friend of mine named my tumour Harold :-)   This year we are Harold Be Gone Forever.  We love people named Harold but not tumours by that name :-)

Thank you to our Sponsors

$274

Jeanette Hiew

Great job Charmaine, we are with you all the way!

$211

Penne And Matt

Harold be gone!! With love from Matt, Penne, Will and Hamish

$209

Susan

$106

Adam Phillips

$106

Jude Bridges-tull

Always there for you

$106

Betty

$106

Marianne And Jurek Centner-tanewski

Not even thinking about the odds!!! But so glad you've beaten them!! 😁

$106

Angela Godfrey

Dear Charmaine, enjoy the rain tomorrow. Don’t forget your Welles.

$106

Dina

Your strength and resolve shine. You have an amazing team, starting with your family, your medical providers and your countless friends around the world. Sending love and support.❤️

$100

Charmaine

$80

Adam Phillips

$65

Gudrun Praser

So glad Charmaine has recovered so well. Your health is the most important gift in life.

$57

Dale Ischia

Good on you Charmaine. Awesome effort in raising money and awareness for lung cancer. All the best for the speech. Speak from the heart and know everyone wants the best for you. You'll be awesome.

$57

Martinandcath Goss

Very happy to be supporting this wonderful cause!

$57

Lynne & Family

Run to the hills, Charmaine!

$57

Sarah Mccoll

Sending love Charmaine.

$57

Sven

Best wishes from the other side of the planet 🌍

$53

Susan W

Sending you lots of love

$53

Vivien C

$33

Adam Phillips

$23

Pankajam Kandasamy

$23

Olivia Unny

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