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Jade Jaffar

Shine a Light Walk Melbourne 2026

I will walk with my lantern because...

I was diagnosed in June 2026, joining the unlucky club of non-smoking Asian women with NSCLC. We are among the fastest growing segments of lung cancer cases and our genetic predisposition is understudied. 

While most of my long history with the Lung Foundation has been through my own research career investigating the chronic lung disease Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, I now turn my efforts to battling lung cancer as a patient. Most recently, I am enrolled in a study to investigate lung cancer biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate which is collected in the machine seen in the attached image. 

I have always been a positive person and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the discovery and development of new and improved diagnostic and treatment options for lung cancer. I hope you will join me in raising funds for research and patient advocacy. 

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Friday 2nd Oct
I'm just blown away at hitting my initial target in less than 24 hours so I've raised it to $1888. Thank you so much for your support so far. We are stronger together. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$540

Greg Davis

$486

Anonymous

$400

Louise

Love you <3

$216.50

Kevin Ponce

Stay atrong !

$213.82

Jane Bourke

Hi Jade No surprise that you’re thinking of others while facing this huge challenge - just to let you know that I’m thinking of you and hoping to join you on Nov 15 x

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Jodie Abramovitch

Love you!

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Anonymous

Sorry to hear. Best wishes and prayers.

$106.75

Sidonia Eckle

Hi Jade, I saw your post on LinkedIn and I’m really wishing you all the best! You are one of the most positive and energetic people I know and if anybody can beat this it’s you! Feel free to reach out- I’d be happy to catch up! Xxx Sid

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Sukhwinder Sohal

You are going to be absolutely fine very soon!!

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Hayley See

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Maz C

You’re stronger than you know Jade. Biggest hugs

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Mae Wong

I'm 150?hind you dude!!!

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Anonymous

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Lyn Moir

Shocked to hear the news. Wishing you all the best for the treatment and good luck for the walk.

$23.81

Anonymous

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Jade Jaffar