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Charmaine Unny

Shine a Light Walk Melbourne 2025

On Nov 8th, I will walk with my lantern because I am a survivor and want to raise funds and awareness to help others survive this terrible killer.

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.

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Received 10 donations

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$274.30

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

$208.89

Anonymous

Let’s walk again!

$208.89

Susan

$106.12

Adam Phillips

$106.12

Jude Bridges-tull

Always there for you

$106.12

Paula Tsourvakas

$106.12

Betty

$106.12

Marianne And Jurek Centner-tanewski

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

$106.12

Angela Godfrey

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

$106.12

Kath/malcolm And Justin

Well done with your fund raising Charmaine - from the Booths xxx

$106.12

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

$100

Veronica

You go girl

$100

Micheline Cox

$57.30

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.

$57.30

Martinandcath Goss

Very happy to be supporting this wonderful cause!

$57.30

Lynne & Family

Run to the hills, Charmaine!

$57.30

Jane & Darren Arthur

Keep going! xxx

$57.30

Sarah Mccoll

Sending love Charmaine.

$53

Susan W

Sending you lots of love

$53

Julie Waterhouse

Congrats on the great fundraising effort for a very worthy cause.

$53

Vivien C

$22.58

Pankajam Kandasamy

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