Please Help Me
Reach My Goal
Raised
$1,257.52
My Goal
$500
I've conquered for Cancer Council
The other 'C' word. Why I'm doing the 7 Bridges walk.
11 years ago, I was told I was brave for doing shave for a cure to raise funds for the Cancer Council. To me it was just a simple thing that I could do to raise money for a cause. It was just hair, it'll grow back.
At the time I didn't know what it meant to lose your crowning glory because of treatment that could help with battling one of the cruelest ailments to be diagnosed with. Losing your hair happens for so many reasons but when it is not by our choice it can expose our vulnerabilities, insecurities and, sometimes, affect our sense of identity. Whether I had the head to “Rock” the bald head or not, you can decide for yourself with the pictures I shared.
Don't get me wrong this is not to diminish other ailments that are as equally cruel or worse. I also didn’t know the impact cancer has on a person, including myself; family; friends and especially the person it afflicted.
My normality, security and future all changed one afternoon in September of 2022. I can’t quite recall the exact feelings that washed over me, but I still see it vividly as if I were watching a replay of a movie scene. I haven’t been the same since. My husband - best friend - strongest supporter - father of our children -the rock that kept me grounded, was told there was a mass in his bowels that was more than likely cancer. We were blindsided. He was given 10 months as it was already Stage 4 and had spread to his liver.
Jason was the youngest of his six siblings. He was the healthiest and fittest of the lot and the last person any of us expected to lose so soon. We were supposed to grow old together, doting on Grandchildren whether they were Human or Fur.
We had approached the next fork in the road of our partnership. Our children were now fully fledged Adults making their own contributions to the world. We were considering so many things that we set aside to prioritise raising our children.
Jason got the travel bug and was keen to return to Bali, his first overseas holiday destination. I was considering taking up golf so we could spend more time together. We were planning things to do together to take us into our twilight years. Alas, the diagnosis was a rude interruption to our plans, eventually being shelved and lost but not forgotten.
It is crucial to support organisations like the Cancer Council. The work they do supports not only current patients, their loved ones, families, and friends but also future patients. Without community support and Government funding the battle for defeating cancer becomes much harder.
There are so many unanswered questions and “what-ifs.” Earlier detection would have increased Jason’s chances of having more time with us. He was a stubborn old G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time).
With the help of medical professionals, healthcare facilities, administrative personnel, and volunteers, we were supported in our tumultuous cancer journey. With this support, Jason was able to fight the big fight until his last breath in February 2025.
I wish to contribute to other people’s battle with cancer, which is why I will be participating in the Sydney 7 Bridges Walk, organised by the Cancer Council again and appealing for your support.
Donations don’t have to be much at all. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference.
Please consider contributing to this worthy cause or sharing via the link to my fundraising page: https://www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/s/47050/67378
Thank you for your support.
With great appreciation,
Chrissy Simmons
I’m walking for a cancer free future
I’m taking on 7 Bridges Walk on Sunday 25 October 2026 and will be uniting with the community to walk 28km around Sydney Harbour.
Every year in NSW alone, more than 56,000 new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed and the impact on families, carers and communities is significant.
Please sponsor me and help those affected by cancer. Every step counts because all funds raised will help Cancer Council NSW work towards the vision of a cancer free future. Thank you for your support!
So far this year I’ve helped provide:
503 kids with a SunSmart education
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19 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20
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25 hours of a research assistant's time to work on research we fund
Sothavi Chau just donated $34.40
Anonymous just donated $477.00
Fergo’s just donated $60.28
Harikleia just donated $11.92
David Lattimore just donated $58.98- Anonymous just donated $735.00
- just donated $160.00
- Nicole McCranor just donated $32.14
- Jenny Limond just donated $60.28
James Z just donated $40.00- Lisa Zadro just donated $28.81
Karen Causer just donated $28.81- T just donated $60.28
- Granville members just donated $252.00
- Rosemary Wade just donated $60.28
- Suzanne Langford just donated $54.00
Anonymous just donated $106.75- Alison Reeves just donated $106.75
- John McGilchrist just donated $106.75
- Jeanne O’Keefe just donated $60.28
Well done Chris, love Dean and Annmaree xx