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Charmaine Unny

Shine a Light Walk Melbourne 2024

I will walk with my lantern because I am thankful, want to raise awareness and want to provide hope for future lung cancer patients.

Last year, I went to the doctor for a ear infection but eventually was diagnosed with lung cancer!  It was a shock since I have never smoked.  I was told that 20% of new lung cancer patients are young females who are non-smokers, healthy and generally asian.  I was told I fit the demographics.  Within two weeks I had lobectomy surgery to remove the tumour and a third of my lung.  Testing indicated RET Fusion Non Small Cell Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer.  A very rare and aggressive kind that affects 1-2% of lung cancer patients.  I had chemotherapy treatments and I am now part of a clinical trial.  There is a 50% chance that the cancer could recur in the next 2 years.  Lung Cancer is Australia’s most common cause of all cancer-related deaths. 
Research offers hope to me and others like me 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.
Donations from past years contributed to the advancements in treatment and research which I benefitted from.  I hope to raise money and awareness to benefit future lung cancer patients.  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.
Where there is light, there is hope. Every dollar builds a brighter future for Australians diagnosed with lung cancer.
Please donate and make a difference.  If you cannot donate, please raise awareness because many patients are diagnosed too late.  I am thankful that my diagnosis and treatment has provided me with the hope of potentially living a cancer free life.  Thank you for your support.  
If you are wondering about the team name ... a friend named my tumour Harold ... hence Harold Be Gone.  No offence to anyone named Harold.

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$420

Jeanette And Simon

Charmaine you are such an inspiration to us all - always thinking about and caring for others and giving of yourself. You make the world a brighter place . God bless you and your loved ones with His amazing love, joy and peace always.

$400

Anonymous

$211

The Booths

From the Booth family, will be thinking of you on the Sat 11th

$208.89

Adam Phillips

$208.89

Susan Shim

$208.89

Angela Godfrey

Charmaine what a gift to everyone you meet. Your family and friends are in awe of who you are. Love Ange

$208.89

Allsop Family

Thinking of you, Charmaine.

$150

The Loi's

F*** Harold. :)

$144.54

Jude Bridges-tull

$136

Mike And Larissa Rome

$105.50

Julie Waterhouse

Sending love and best wishes with your recovery.

$105.50

Veronica Roy

$105.50

Andrew Bourrillon

Looking forward to eating panthras together

$105.50

Dina And Stergios

Wishing you continued health. All the best to the family.

$105.50

Lee Family

Wishing you all the best with your recovery.

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Seab Family

I fully support the research into understanding and tackling lung cancer or any cancers. Be gone Harold!

$100

Charmaine

$100

Jaz Dhillon

💕♥️💕

$100

Anonymous

All the Best Charmaine. Just keep going. L, JT and fam

$100

Aunty Eunice

Lots of love 💕

$55.92

Thomas Tsourvakas

Thank you for raising money for this critical research. We have all been touched by your battle and have admired your strength. Best wishes, Paula x

$55.92

Mary Benvenuto

Wishing you all the best.

$55.92

White And Hayward

Wishing the very best outcome, lovely lady.

$55.92

Alessandro, Carlos, Grandpa Carlos, Bernard & Bianca

Hi Charmaine, recover well! Thanks for shining light on this cause and all you do. We love you 🌈

$52.75

Leanne M Pocock

$31.65

Tania Karamitos

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis Charmaine and wish you all the best with your treatment.

$26.38

Sharon Francis

God Bless you always.

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