Lungsters

Shine a Light Walk Melbourne 2026

We will walk with our lanterns because...

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. Together, we can help shine a light on lung cancer and fund groundbreaking research.
Every year, the Shine a Light campaign raises funds to brighten the future for Australians living with lung cancer. 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 is just as critical, so we empower people living with lung cancer to make informed choices about treatment and management, through Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Cancer Support Nurse service.
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 a community walk today. You will make a difference.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1,000

Ijf Australia Pty Ltd

From our family we are thinking of you and wish you all the best

$790

Malcolm And Jill Whiting

Stay strong Amy, you are a shining light. Medical research can beat this disease one day and you are helping that goal.

$500

Christina Slingsby

Amy I’ve been messaging Sally to check on you Mum and I send all our love ❤️❤️ True warrior princess 👸🏼💛

$366

Sally Monteleone

Love you little sis ❤️❤️

$269

Anna And Vinny

Amy you are in our prayers every day. Love Vinny and Anna.

$269

Michelle Philips

We love you Amy xx

$269

Seyers Racing

$217

Anonymouse

Shine a light Wonderful One !:^)

$217

Virginia Lovett

Take care and stay strong. Xx

$214

Toby

$214

Scott

Goal achieved!!! Smash the walk 💪 love ya!!!!

$214

Susan Hammer-irving

$214

Natho

$163

Kelly

$107

Louisa Lim

$107

Patos

$107

Cath Rampton

I keep getting rid of Crapbook but occasionally I'm grateful for its connections. With love xxx

$107

Stella Monteleone

Always thinking of you Amy 💗

$107

Beverley Rowe

$107

Lyndy Clarke

Many hugs, warrior woman x

$107

Linda Lorenza

Dearest Vanessa, I'm so sorry to read of your diagnosis. I know you will be your amazing supportive considered self as you connect with others. I am supporting you now and support you in the next steps of your unexpected journey. Big hugs.

$107

Maz And Her Boyz

You Go Girl , spread your wings and fly xo

$107

Bryony

Dear Vanessa, very sorry to read you’re going through this, but glad to hear the medications are effective. I hope you and all the Lungsters raise a lot of money for this excellent cause. Xbryony

$107

Anne Browning And Pete Houghton

We’re in Vanessa!! Good luck with the walk. Love Anne and Pete

$107

Nattie Elms

Sending love and lots of light xx

$107

Kate, Nick, Harriet And Daisy

$107

D, S, M & E

Hi Amy, our thoughts are with you. Love Daniel, Sally, Michael & Estella

$100

Caitlin & Chloe

love you aunty amy, strongest woman we know 💕💕

$77

Anne Mccullagh

$67

Eileen Bendall

$67

Merryn Anstee

Go you sweet thing!

$60

Gill Perkins

🧡🧡🧡

$59

Nicole Rees

All power ti the Lung Sisters

$59

David

All power to you Vanessa!

$59

Emilie Collyer

$59

David Joseph

$59

Vanessa O'neill

$59

Jennifer Brown

Go lungsters!

$59

Denise Mu

Go Liddy!! ❤️

$59

Anonymous

Amy, I cannot believe what I've just read. But I do know you are a strong, brave beautiful person who does not deserve this. I was thinking of you just the other day. Now you will be in my thoughts every day. Love you xxx

$59

Kirstie

🩷🩷🩷

$59

Kye & Brooke

Sending love like always, Aunty Amy. Love you so much. Love, Kye. ❤️

$59

Nora And Geoff

Sending love and Prayers to you Amy. You are amazing.

$59

Claire Wearne

Go, you good thing!

$59

Dianne Toulson

You’ve got this !

$59

Jane Longhurst

So impressed Vanessa with your generous, thoughtful commitment to making a difference for others. Bravo! 👏

$59

Tim Roach

Keep on kicking ass Vanessa!

$59

John Nicholas Saunders

Standing with you! X

$59

Trish Rowling

Xxx you got this Dorcas xx

$59

Bridgette Van Leuven

I am so sad to have read this message Vanessa. I know you are very special and talented. Sending you all my healing energy. Take great care.

$59

Paul Jackson

$59

Maureen

So happy to hear the treatment is working Vanessa.

$59

Jo Raphael

Here’s to science, research, humanity and love! Thanks for always making a difference Vanessa! Wishing and hoping for the best. 💜💐

$59

Therese Kenny

Best of luck Liddy!

$59

Caroline

Lots of love, as always xx

$59

Rach

Care and strength to you Vanessa x

$59

Anonymous

Love you!!

$59

Belinda

You’re a light and you’re shining. X

$59

Kelly Jackson

♥️♥️♥️

$59

Sabine Engelhardt

Wishing good things for you

$58

Vanessa Forbes

I’m so sorry to hear this and my heart goes out to you. Sending you so much love and healing. ❤️‍🩹 Vanessa xxxx

$58

Caroline Devlin

So proud of you Vanessa, you are incredible ❤️⭐️

$58

Moira Finucane

Dearest Vanessa, my warmest wishes and love for your health and thanks for your generosity.

$56

Sarah Woods

Dearest Vanessa! Just seen this news and sending all my most positive thoughts and love to you! Sarah. 💋💋💋

$56

Gayle Wood

So glad to hear your treatment is helping 🙏😊 you brave and courageous lady 💕💕💕

$56

Anonymous

FUCK CANCER !!! Love you , so strong, so amazing xx

$56

Paul Dellit

Superstar Liddy xxx

$56

Fiona And James

Sending love. Walk up a storm!! Let’s hope it’s a beautiful day for it. X

$56

Anonymous

Blessings. Calling in those healthy cells.

$56

Anonymous

Sending love and healing light to you and your lung sisters!

$53

The Bratchfords

Sending love and healing.

$53

Chris Mcegan

Thanks to Scott for sharing a great cause

$53

Lisa

You are very inspiring my dear friend.

$53

Emma Hanna

Xo

$53

Trudie Colville

Thinking of you Amy ❤️

$50

Daniel O’neill

❤️

$50

Katherine Connolly

🩷

$45

Fleur Dean

❤️

$45

Merridy Eastman

We’re with you Vanessa ❤️

$44

Katrina Sawyer

Seeing the positive, life changing impact of treatments coming from cancer research for you and other friends has shown me how vital it is. Best of luck with the walk to you and your fellow the lung sisters.xxx

$40

Natasha Mitchell

All strength Vanessa and fellow Lungsters. I hope you walk up a storm. x Love from Natasha

$40

Nisha Brown

Go GAL ❤️

$34

Veronica Porcaro

Thinking of you and knowing your inner strength and grace is immense 💜

$34

Nicole Edwards

This so awesome Vanessa ❤️😊

$30

Danielle A

Sending love Amy ❤️

$29

Danielle T

$24

Suzi Cordell

Wishing for a great recovery.

$24

Anonymous

$20

Katie Pollock

Good luck Vanessa xx

$20

Amy Williams

$12

Taylah Barton

Love you aunty amy

$12

Anne-marie Peard

Xx

$12

Fiona Endacott

Keep smiling the same one I still remember from decades ago. Much love, Amy. 🌸

$10

Mike Mcevoy