Please Help Me
Reach My Goal
Raised
$1,117.55
My Goal
$1,000
I've conquered for Cancer Council
Why I'm Walking
Cancer affects 1 in 2 Australians in their lives.
Last year, after 2 biopsy surgeries and months of scans and specialist appointments, I became the 1 in 2. On September 23rd I received the call that no one wants to hear. I was diagnosed with a low grade Osteosarcoma. On October 14th I underwent a tibial reconstruction, involving surgery on both legs, radiation and metal bolts and fixings. I am so, so lucky that my team are ahead in the research for this kind of surgery, and I was able to avoid amputation. But it's still not easy. I was told I have an 18 month recovery, and nearly a year on, I seem like I'm basically back to normal. But things won't ever be the way "normal" was before.
Cancer changed my life. I'm walking to prove to myself that one year after being released from hospital in a wheelchair, I am capable of doing the things I love. I'm taking back control of my life and walking to raise money for everyone having to go through cancer diagnosis and treatment. Because it's scary, it's hard, and even out the other side, nothing is ever as it was.
I’m walking for a cancer free future
I’m taking on 7 Bridges Walk on Sunday 26th October 2025 and will be uniting with the community to walk 28km around Sydney Harbour.
Every year in NSW alone, more than 53,000 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:
447 kids with a SunSmart education
or
17 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20
or
22 hours of a research assistant's time to work on research we fund
Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.12
Alan Deitch
$80.25
Abbey B
So proud of you Katie ❤️
$57.30
Jonah P
$54.12
Kath B
Have a great walk, Katie. What a champion you are.
$54.12
Sita Chopra
$54.12
Nicole V
You are amazing!!! Go and conquer this walk and kick cancer to the curb!
$54.12
Jess Gifkins
$54.12
Clare Casey
You’re amazing, so proud of you!! 🫶🏼
$54.12
Amanda Lizier
$52.92
Emily Watters
Go Katie!!!!!
$50
Georgia S
Go Katie! You’re incredible 🤍
$50
Danielle Wille
You are amazing and I am so proud of you! Love you xx
$50
Katie Smith
$50
Kate Wood
You are a superstar, Katie. You're resilience and determination is incredible and I'm so lucky and beyond proud to know you and to be your friend. You should be so proud of yourself. Have the best time and good luck!!! Xxxx
$33.15
Madeleine Samsa
SO PROUD OF YOU!
$30
Chelsea Ho
$30
Fiona
Go Katie!!
$27.81
Harley & Kai
Good on you Katie!!
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Khatijah
Have fun Katie! :)
$27.81
Nicole
So inspiring!
$22.58
Anonymous
$17.16
Mia Saponja
Cheering you on!!
$17.16
Kaitlyn
So proud of you! Miss you 💞
$11.65
Mia La Torraca
$11.65
Sophie Hoschke
Proud of you Katie <3 Walk hard!!!
$11.65
Great work team Katie! Enjoy the walk too. Alan,Alison , Sammy & Emily