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Logged my first activity
Reached 50% of my fitness goal
Reached 100% of my fitness goal
Reached 100% of my fundraising goal
My Updates
Today is a good day!
Thursday 16th Sep
Just over halfway through the Sun Up Challenge. And yesterday we had some good news about Holly’s treatment…
Complete metabolic response! In other words…YAY!!! Holly does NOT need radiation added to her chemo! The treatment is working!!! So full steam ahead to cycle 3. Then only three more cycles to go. She will (we hope, and obvs will be because she’s a superhero) be done by the end of the year!
But it isn’t always easy. Since we started this journey just 10 and a half weeks ago, it has been a rollercoaster. In fact today is EXACTLY 10 weeks since we found out that Holly has cancer. I will never forget that moment. We walked down the hall of C2 West at Sydney’s Children’s Hospital Randwick, flanked by her oncology team and we were ushered into a room. And that’s when our marathon started.
And we are only 10 weeks into it. It will be FIVE YEARS before there is an official, 100% woohoo! FIVE. YEARS. Holly will be 21!
So yes, we are doing ridiculous happy dances that Holly’s treatment is working. Apart from the incredible science and research and the brilliance of her team of doctors and nurses who have worked tirelessly to get her to this point, it’s also a bit of good old-fashioned luck that Holly’s body is responding this way.
But every body is different and everyone’s cancer experience is different. Raising money for Red Kite means more to me than just hoping they can give us support as we navigate this rocky terrain. It means that in the future, when other children and their families are led into that room , they know that there is back up - practical, emotional, financial - and that they are not, nor never will be alone.
Please donate if you can. Today, Thursday 16 September, BOC will match all donations made. So this means your donation will have DOUBLE IMPACT. I’m going to do 8km today to double my efforts in solidarity.
Love to you all.
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Morning walks for Holly
Saturday 7th AugWhen we found out that Holly has stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, it felt surreal. I still don’t quite believe it is actually happening, even though she is about to finish her first round of chemo –she still has approximately 22 weeks of treatment left. I know it’s going to get harder and harder. But she is an amazingly strong and resilient little potato. She’s absolutely got this!
One of the wonderful charities that has got our back and is providing much needed support to Holly and many more families facing this challenging time is Redkite.
I’m not a fit person. I really don’t like exercising. And the thought of wearing anything approximating activewear makes me feel desperately uncomfortable. But that is absolutely NOTHING compared to what Holly is going through.
So… Every morning in September, I will be attempting a 4km walk! I am aiming to walk 120km in September!!!
How can you motivate me to get into that lycra and get walking? Support me by making a tax-deductible donation to my Redkite Sun Up Challenge. Boom! Your generosity will make sure Redkite can provide even more families facing childhood cancer practical and emotional support and care.
Thanks for your generosity and support!
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$2.72k
Drugstore And Community
$1.02k
Margaret Rieger
We're behind you all the way! Love and hugs ,Margaret and the crew.
$515
Richard Jones
Thinking of you all
$500
Lucianne Brady
With lots of love, wishing you strength, courage and belief in yourselves as you face life's challenges.
$288.88
Smith Street Traders Summer Hill
Hilary we know you can do this..... ❤
$261
Hannah, Yoav & Adam
You are superheroes xxxxxxx
$208.80
Stuart & Claire
Big love
$208.80
Justine Boland
Your kicking butt young lady…xxxx Keep it up..
$208.80
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$208.80
Ray White Summer Hill
Lets do these walks Hillary!
$208.80
Smeera Carey
Lots of love to all of you. We are proud of you and wish Holly a wonderful recovery. Enjoy your walking, and give me a shout as I'd love to keep you company! ❤️❤️❤️🎂
$200
Paul Heath
Thinking of you wonderful peeps and keep those boots walking!
$200
Rose And Robin Tam
$200
Pondekas Family
Good luck Holly and well done Hilly and family! Bright sparks all of you. Much love from Sus, Tom, Ellie and David.
$200
Sophie Landa
go Hilary... With you and Holly every step of the way x
$198.36
Keith And Jenny Pleas
Thinking of you ~ stay strong!
$198.36
Anonymous
❤️
$198.36
Kat
What a worthwhile cause!!! You’re an inspiration ❤️
$198.36
Natalie Nicolson
We are sending our most heartfelt blessings to precious Holly…a true warrior Queen navigating her journey back to health. All our love to you Hilary, Claud and Patrick…there are no words really, just love to you all. We’re thinking of you xxxx
$198.36
Sue And Gordon Shrubb
Very proud of you! Hugs and love.
$198.36
Christina Holland
Much love, with you all the way
$198.36
Emily Wilkinson
$156.60
Kathleen And Jones Cousins
Sending hugs and best wishes to you all. Xox
$156.60
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$156.60
Emma
Go Hilary!
$156.60
Lee And Shannah
keep walking on sunshine
$156.60
Beeps
Go Hilary! Keep it up!
$137.81
Augusta
Congratulations on meeting your goal Hilary and for being a working mum who never loses sight of what's important! And congratulations to the very excellent Holly for keeping focused and getting it done. You rock!
$125.28
Virginia Comerford
Go for Gold Hils! 🏅 Neppy has offered his services if motivation is needed 🐶 We’ll be with you every step of the way V, E, R, B xxxx
$125.28
Chrissy And Jim
$125.28
Kaz And Sasha
Getting in on some of that BOC generosity!
$125.28
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$125.28
Terry Coleman -richard And Kate Berrys Mother
I wish you Love Power and Strength.
$125.28
Virginia Woolley
Go for it Hil
$125.28
Barbara Harrison
Go Hilary.
$125.28
Jo Carlisle
This is a wonderful and generous thing to do when you are all going through such a difficult time.
$125.28
Ekmcg
$125.28
Phil Haren
G'day Hilary. You are doing a great job and I hope all goes well.
$125.28
Kaz And Sasha
Go Hilly! Go Holly!
$125.28
Fleur Sinclair
😍
$125.28
Pamela Blyton
Thinking of you xx
$125.28
Alex Gibb
Hilary, you, and your Stormtrooper jogging outfit, are just fabulous! I can’t imagine a more challenging time than what you guys are going through and to be raising money and awareness for charity right now, on top of everything else, is so incredible! You are amazing. Lots of love to you all. Xx The Gibb-Smedleys
$125.28
Novak, Suzzanne, Brett, Lilli, Rafi & Harvey
Hilary and Holly, both of you are inspirations to us all, keep on fighting hard guys!
$125.28
Eugenia Munro
Best wishes for Holly’s recovery!
$125.28
Sam, Rosie And Veronica
Go Hilary! All the love to you, Holly and the rest of your beautiful family from us. You’ve got this!
$125.28
Kel & James Grennan
Cheering you on Hilary, and sending much love and strength to Holly and all of you xxx
$125.28
Kaylene Hubbard
Lots of love and support to Holly, and to you all. X
$125.28
Lan Liu
❤️
$125.28
Anonymous
Love you. You are amazing. I will do the 4kms with you.
$125.28
Michelle & Simon Hazelbrook
All our love and thoughts. xxxx
$125.28
Myfanwy
You totally got this, with you all the way xxx
$125.28
The Wakes
May the road rise to meet you. Your laces stay tied, and your shoes not eat your socks. And the coffee shops all be open as you pass.
$125.28
Jennifer Mcnamara
Let's hope for sunny days ahead.... jen xxx
$125.28
Jess, Ric, Lili And Lex Xxxx
Wishing you strength Holly and support and motivation for your walk Hilary xxx
$125.28
Jane Brookes
Willing you all forward, one step at a time xx
$120
Kevin L
$120
Sinclair
Hilary keep up the walking and best to Holly and HB. The Lindfield Sinclairs
$120
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$120
Anonymous
Way to go, Hillary!
$120
S, H, B, Z
Love a 2 for 1 offer! THanks BOC! Keep up the great work!
$120
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$120
Lindsay Sawers
Couldn’t be more proud! Go team. Big loves from Us. Xx
$120
Liz Scott
Sending loads of love and strength to you all. Thinking of you.
$104.40
Patrick Boland
Knew those dress up costumes would come in handy!
$104.40
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$104.40
The Van Vogt Family
What a great effort Hilary
$104.40
Sharne, Drew And Max
Go Hilary! Lots of love x
$104.40
Patricia Nana Boland
Lots of Lockdown Love! You are doing an amazing job! Very proud of you. Thinking about Holly every day. Love to you, Holly, Claudia and Patrick XXX
$104.40
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$104.40
Kate Berry
$104.40
Elfreda And Arthur Marshall
Good luck with this HIlary. Hope September is not wet.
$104.40
Ian Francis
My thoughts are with you.
$104.40
Jacqueline Highfield
Good luck Hilary what a fabulous cause x
$104.40
Kate Butler
Go Holly and Hily! We are thinking of you x
$104.40
Paul Mcdonall
Great news about your results Hilary...keep going well... (1st) Cousin (once removed) Paul xxx
$104.40
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$104.40
Fiona Burnett
I love the creative walking outfits Hilary. Who needs active wear when you can be a superhero?? Thinking of Holly and sending much love.
$104.40
Prue Axam
Team Holly all the way!
$104.40
Steve Clarke Rees And Fam
Want evidence of these 'walks'... Love s, h, b, z xxxxx
$104.40
Marlo Spence Lair
Your walking is an inspiration Hilary! Sending lots of love & hugs.
$104.40
Cam Mcrae
You and Holly and smashing it Hilary! Big congrats 👏🏻
$104.40
Francine De Valence
Hang in there, Hilary. Lots of love and hugs to you, Holly and Claudia.
$100
Sabina
Wishing Holly a speedy recovery
$100
Jill Coggan
With love
$100
Cate Furey
Hey Hilary You're doing a fabulous job and I think may have found your life's calling as an entertainer/fundraiser. Go you! (and always say yes to the pastry). Cate x
$100
Claudia Boland
Go girlboss woohoo!! From child number 2 💕
$100
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$100
Mia Atcheson
$100
Nicholas & Carly Pickard
Good on you Hilary!
$100
Jill
Sending love to you and your beautiful girl.
$80
Camilla Gregg
Lots of love to you and your beautiful family! Holly is an inspiration. xx
$80
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$78.30
Pollie
Hillary If someone is strong it is you ! you can do this Let me know if I need to Join some times !
$75
Arlynne Mamoser
$62.64
White Wolf Dojo
An epic journey for you all. Sending lots of healing wishes and blackbelt attitude and strength to get through this. 🙏🌟💪
$52.20
Penny And Jon
Keep it up.
$52.20
Cass Wilkinson
Love you ❤️
$52.20
Smeera Carey
Woop woop! Keep going Hilary! ❤️❤️❤️
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Sally Crawford
Go Hilly and go Holly! Here’s to fighting the uphill battle with grace, pizzazz and a whole lotta ‘umph’! x
$52.20
Teresa Savage
Very best of luck to all of you at this difficult time.
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Helga Diamond
Go darling Hilary!
$52.20
Sophie C
Hi, I don't know you but was moved by your story and the call for support from the queer community, who understand the need and importance of resilience and compassion. May the force be with you.
$52.20
Kate Graham
You go girl! Let me know when you want a walking buddy. I’m out every morning xxx
$52.20
Louise Briffa
$52.20
Kathlee Healy-lyndon
We wish you and your family all the strength in the world.
$52.20
Judith Bowtell
Woohoo! Enjoy the spring mornings - it is a great time of day (I remember from my old running/swimming days!)
$52.20
Justine Boland Cook
Fantastic work raising money for all that need help..xx Kick it Holly xx
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
The Shrubbery
With much love to our Mad Hatter!!
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Jen Indge
Embrace the Lycra Hil! We’re cheering you and Holly on from the sidelines! XXX
$52.20
Lucy Winters
Go Hillary! You can do this - even with only water to drink!! Sending you and Holly all the healing vibes and strength. Cancer sucks.
$52.20
Deb
Love you Hil, you brave and beautiful woman 🥰🥰🥰
$52.20
Lisa Burgess And Family
All the best Hilly, I know you can do it for Holly. Sending all our love from the Gold Coast xxxxx
$52.20
Jane Boyd
Sending so much love and hugs to you all. The walking will be very therapeutic and it will help your gorgeous girl along the way.
$52.20
Karin
$52.20
Chris Boland
$52.20
Mel L
Power to you Mumma! 💪🏼 More power to Holly. She rocks 🤘🏼
$52.20
Paul Mcdonall
$52.20
Angela Cherviakov
Sending you guys strength x
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Caecilia
Great stuff- go Hilary!
$52.20
Tracey And Family
You have an extraordinary family! So much love and support for each other. So much love sent to you all. ❤️✨✨❤️
$52.20
Catherine Fremlin
$52.20
Jacqui, Geli & Millie
You are all rays of sunshine and that energy will help Holly heal from this! Sending much love, Jacqui, Geli & Millie Manning
$52.20
Kathy Halvey
Keep fighting Babe. What a superhero you are xxx
$52.20
Ingrid Johnson
You are amazing!
$52.20
Sarah Malone
Love to you all darlings xx
$52.20
Mandy Fullerton
$52.20
Melissa Driscoll
Sending so much love and strength to you all xx
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Lisa Polsek
My heroes!
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Kirsten Silvester
Amazing effort Hilary, thinking of you all xx
$52.20
Vanessa Power
Go Hilary! Sending love to you all. xxxx
$52.20
Angela Morosin
Kick butt superwoman!!
$52.20
Nina
You are awesome!! Loving the creativity!
$52.20
Lindy Francis
So happy about the good news during the marathon! Lots of love and hugs.
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Maria And Darrell Kennemore
Well done Hillary. Thinking of Holly and with the support she gets from you guys we are sure she will do well.
$52.20
Ali Benton
$52.20
Inge And Pat
All our love to the family and especially the ever gorgeous Holly. Sending big hugs from afar! X
$52.20
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52.20
Kathryn Keogh
A little help from Patrick's Van Yzendoorn cousins. Take care. Kate. X
$52.20
Hilary Shrubb
$52.20
Tony Azzam
Good luck - you'll kill it in Lycra
$52.20
Charles Francis
Love you!
$52.20
Jane Pollard
Thinking of you
$52.20
Yvette Goodchild
$52.20
Megan Russell
Sending massive hugs to Holly, Hilary and the rest of the family too xxxxxx
$52.20
Jodie Polutele
You’ve got this, Hilly! And so does Holly xx
$52.20
Ali Macvean
Go Hilly! Hilly is the best, chuck out the rest!
$52.20
Lindy Francis
Many hugs and lots of love, Lindy
$52.20
Vicky Clare
All our love Hillary ❤️
$52.20
Natt And Ellen
Go, Hilary, Go! Ellen and I are sending you all so much love for the hard stuff ahead.
$52.20
Jenny Joyce
Big hugs to team Shrubb/Boland
$52.20
Elisabeth King
Keep it going Hilary. Well done for your efforts so far. Lizzy and Tobes xxoo
$52.20
Sandra Shrubb
What a star you are .. and Holly too love you heaps my darlings…. Auntie sandie 🥰
$52.20
Judith
Happy birthday to your brave girl.
$52.20
Millie Millgate
Much strength to you all. x
$52.20
Felix Hayman
You go girl, much love from Cathy and me
$52.20
Ellen P
Sending love and hugs to you all💛
$52.20
Michelle Martin
💚
$52.20
Ken Reynolds
$52.20
Stef
Sending you and your family all my love and strength to beat this!!! All good healing vibes from Canada! 😘
$50
Ally
Behind a strong daughter is a strong mother
$50
Stacy Farrar
$50
Min Stephenson
Success to you xx
$50
Steven Godbee
❤️❤️❤️
$50
Ian Donald Begbie
Love to you all.
$50
Naomi Stevens
Wishing you strength in your recovery Holly
$50
Elizabeth Bell
From your birthday twin. Big love from the UK. You are doing amazing things, and sending positive vibes and strength for Holly and for your family. Xx
$50
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$50
Lisa Stewart
Love, love, and more love for you.
$50
Maeve Marsden
♥️♥️♥️
$50
Clare Wilde
Best wishes to Holly and well done Hilary from one of your dad’s many cousins Clare (Sinclair) Aunty Camel’s daughter x
$50
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$50
Amanda Harris
Go Hilly, you can do it. Love Panda xox
$50
Amy Hardingham
Go mumma!!!! Lots of love to you Hilary xxx
$41.76
Kimberley And Michelle
Sending love and support to you and the family ❤️❤️❤️
$36.54
Helen Goodall
We love you Hilly, Holly and Claudia! With much love from Hel and Dave xxx
$31.32
Portia Lindsay
$31.32
Ce
$31.32
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$31.32
H.maxwell
Congratulations Hills!😛😷
$30
Philippa Tomkins
If you’re walking every day and drinking actual water then I’m donating! Go Hilary. Go Holly. You’ve got this!
$30
Jessica Cadwallader
$26.10
Chris Jack
$26.10
Wendy Allan
Thinking of you, Hilary. May the sun be shining every day in September! Lots of love, Wendy.xo
$26.10
Yee
Hillary and Holly - power mum and daughter duo. We are thinking of the both of you. You got this, you can beat this!
$26.10
Erin Riley
$26.10
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$26.10
Anna H
Good Luck. You (and Holly) have got this!
$26.10
Anne Martin
I hope I can be there to walk with you Hilary. Love and best wishes to you all.
$26.10
Sara Walker
Good luck Holly and Hilary. x
$26.10
Charli Dugdale
$26.10
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$26.10
Kez, Trace, Tahlia & Angel Nevaeh Xxxx
Rock that Lycra Hilary!
$26.10
Michelle Stanhope
Go Hilary - you are all super heroes in my eyes. FU cancer!
$25
Zoo
$25
H.maxwell
Go Holly! You can beat this! GO Hilary!😘
$20.88
Anonymous
Love your style. Great work!
$20.88
Sophie
$20.88
Ellen Lloyd Jones
Such an amazing challenge! You’ve got this!! xxx
$20.88
Jenn Covell
Take the world by storm and keep being you. 💕
$20.88
Ingrid Potts
Best of luck
$20.88
Sally And Callum
Happy Sweet 16 Holly!! Here’s a little something to get you to your target. You have an amazing Mum!! You’re both POG 🤣apparently that is a good thing 🤷♀️ Let’s kick this C!!
$20.88
Tahni Froudist
$20.88
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$20
Iz Connell
$18.79
Anne Sarzin
Darling Hilary, thinking of your beautiful Holly and wishing her strength and health. With all my love, Anne
$15
James Beach
$15
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$10.44
Colette
$10.44
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$10.44
Alex Reid
$10
Alex Reid
$10
Matched Donation
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