Courtney B

I’m walking for a cancer free future

This year I've signed up for the Seven Bridges Walk for the first time. It's 28 kilometres... which is also the furthest I've ever attempted to walk. But honestly, how hard could it be? (Don't answer that. I have a feeling I'll find out somewhere around the 20 km mark!)

The reason I'm doing it is a little more serious.

I lost my mum to cancer when I was 12. Since then, cancer has taken far too many other members of my family as well. It's something that's been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

If you've ever watched someone you love go through cancer, you'll know how tough it is. You feel helpless, wishing there was something, anything, you could do to make it easier. It doesn't just affect the person who's sick; it affects everyone who loves them.

So this walk is for Mum, for the family members we've lost, for those still fighting, and for the families going through it right now.

If raising money means more research, better treatments and gives even one family more time together, then sore feet and a few blisters seem like a pretty small price to pay.

I'd really appreciate any support, whether that's a donation or simply sharing my fundraising page. Every little bit helps and goes towards making a real difference.

Thanks for getting behind me. And if you see me hobbling around after 28 kilometres, just remember... it seemed like a good idea when I signed up!