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Vanessa Murphy

Shine a Light Walk Kingscliff 2026

I will walk with my lantern because...

For those of you who don’t know, my wonderful, kind and caring partner, Jonathon, was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in May. ❤️

There have been huge improvements in lung cancer treatments over the past few years, giving so many people hope. But there is still so much more to be done, and continued research is vital. Research takes funding, and unfortunately, lung cancer doesn’t receive the media attention or awareness it deserves, meaning it can often fly under the radar.

Jonathon’s medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital have been absolutely incredible, and we are so grateful for the care and support they provide. But imagine what more could be achieved with greater funding, more research and continued advances in treatment.

More research means more hope, more options and, ultimately, more lives saved. 💚

Lung cancer deserves more awareness, more support and more investment. Because behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a whole lot of people hoping for more time together.


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.

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Ayla Wishart

$106.75

Kylie And Brad Hunt

$106.75

Brenda Hayward

Sending love and you need to extend that goal again xxx

$106.75

Craig And. Bindy

Great cause!

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Kate Kneipp

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Ruth Bullock

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Kirsty Ferguson

Sending you both thoughts and love. Great Cause.

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A Murphy

Love you both

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Hannah Richardson

What a wonderful cause, wishing you well and for the best result possible for your love.

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Courtney Ledger

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Boden Woolstencroft

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Deb Brennan

Love you. Xx

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Hannah Lupo

xx

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Love you x

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Baden Hooper

Thinking of you guys ❤️

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Larni Stevens

Love you very much Johno! Thinking of you both

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Leigh Smith

Stay strong Uncle Jo❤️❤️

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Mel M

Love you guys!!!

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Ck

Big love ❤️

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Ketna

Go nesss

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Vanessa Murphy

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Lanie

Sorry to hear this news Ness. Much love xx

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Marg Puruto

All the best Ness to you especially your hubby

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Ange And Baz

Lots of love Ness Xx

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Whitney Wong

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Lauren Rigby

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Howard & Debbie Murphy

❤️❤️❤️

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Megan Way

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Brodie Lewis

Sending all my love XX

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Shiv

Awesome job Ness!

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Krystal <3

Sending all my love

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Jamie Crighton

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Anonymous

Yay for the second target ❤️ you guys got this x

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Nina Vukasovic

Thinking of you Jono! Sending my love

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Ruby Murphy

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Xxxxx Go Tanessa!

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xx I’m broke af sorry, thinking of you guys.

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xxx

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