Support our Sun Up Challenge for children with cancer.
Our daughter Charli was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May 2020 aged just 9, and the last 15 months have been incredibly tough.Charli has endured almost a year of intensive chemotherapy with serious side effects that have put her in a wheelchair as well as being hospitalised more times that we care to remember.
She still has another 9 months of treatment to go as well as coming to terms with all that has happened to her since the fateful day we learned she had cancer.
It's been a long and arduous journey that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy, and yet every time we're in hospital we meet the most amazing children and their beautiful families who are having to fight this cruel disease... it's not fair and there is still so much more work to be done to find a cure for Leukemia and childhood cancer.
Thankfully we have had the support of RedKite since Charli was diagnosed, and are incredibly grateful for the financial and emotional support they have given us from the very first week she was hospitalised.
Childhood cancer places an enormous toll on ALL members of a family, and the services RedKite provide go a long way in helping families like ours get through the gruelling marathon ahead of them.
When a family is told their child has cancer, what they hear is “your child might die”. Every day in Australia, three families hear those words. Not every child will die, but every family who faces childhood cancer is changed forever. Cancer puts families under enormous pressure. It can feel like it’s impossible to hold it together.
That’s why we’re setting our alarms to join Redkite for the Sun Up Challenge – to help provide emotional and practical support to families like ours facing childhood cancer.
We’ll be taking action by running, walking and rolling every day in September, to raise money that will help families pay the bills, access emotional support, and more. From day one in hospital and for as long as it takes, your support ensures that families don’t have to face their child's cancer diagnosis alone.
Your generosity will make sure that Redkite can provide even more families like ours - facing childhood cancer - practical and emotional support and care.
Please sponsor us if you can and if you would like to get involved us in this challenge (and do something super positive in lockdown!) please join the 'Shine Like Charli' team and help us make a positive impact in the world of childhood cancer.
Thank you so much for your support,
Faye, Will, Charli & Chloe
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Thank you to our Sponsors
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Amanda Tucker
$1,000
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Bostock Pools & Spas
$500
William Wood
I read the posts, I think alot about you, and I admire you. Charli, you're an inspiration, the whole bloody family is. We are in awe of the courage you show. Never give up.
$500
Anonymous
$500
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$261
Debbie Does Home Loans
Well done Batesy! The world needs more Batesy’s xxx
$209
June Dunne
$209
Grease And Oil Auto
$209
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$209
Chasing Case
Such legends! Have been watching your sun up challenge each day. We’ll done x
$209
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$209
Tara Ridley
You are amazing. Keep strong 💪
$200
Maddie & Simon ?
Stay strong Charli & The Gerry Gang, you’ve got this. Always thinking of you guys xxx
$198
The Broms
What a brave and beautiful family ❤️❤️❤️
$198
Jess Tsang
Go go Gerrey Gang! ❤️👏🏼
$161
Cocramè By Cobi
$157
Liam Mccauley
$141
Nathan Antoun
Hey Faye, We worked together some time ago. Not sure you would even remember me, but I do have you on Facebook, and I have see Charli’s stories your posting for some time now. Always wanted to contribute something for the little munchkin as a sign of her (and your) strength. Just didn’t know how, till now :-)
$125
Bec
Such a wonderful thing you are doing Jules. X
$125
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$125
Rebecca
Best of luck xo
$125
Teamfitz
Thanks for inspiring us all Charlie
$125
Tiana & Ben
Great Work Alex xxx
$125
Martina Cignarella
Great cause Alex , good on you 👏🏻👏🏻 Let me know if you need a walking & talking buddy ! 🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻♂️🚶🏼Cheers , Martina & Chez xxx
$125
Mariah Foley
$125
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$125
Coal Coast Plastering
$125
Little And Loud Child Care
$125
Pen&cliff Winter
You are all doing brilliantly lots of love straight from our Hearts ♥️
$125
Alexandra Blake
$125
Sally Chatfield
$125
Theresa Meury
Go Julie!! 💛
$125
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$125
Jen Mccormack
Wishing you all the best on your journey and we think you are all amazing.
$125
Joanne Stumbles
Go Stella, love your kind and generous nature always helping others 💕
$125
Paulette
$120
Cherie
$120
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$120
Missy
$120
Taylor Made Outcomes
A donation to motivate you throughout the month ahead
$120
Sam Winch
$104
Greg Bates
Good luck on achieving your goal
$104
Gtk
Get stuck in love
$104
The Rowes
$104
Fernwood Woonona
$104
Tony Prosaroski
Great effort family and a great cause.
$104
Beth N Tris
Go the Gerrey Gang! Xx
$104
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$104
Andrew W
I will dedicate my September Steps to you all 😁
$104
Faye Hollands
$104
Nigel Moore
You guys & gals are one heck of and inspiring family 🤓🧡
$103
Nikki Burcher
Love you guys so much! xxx
$100
Tonya And Paula
Charli you are a bloody tough and awesome warrior , and your family are amazing too.
$100
Mum ?
Proud of you Avalon 🚶🏻♀️🥰
$100
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$100
Jules Falls
$100
Anonymous
Keep up the great work guys!
$100
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$100
Pete Walker
Go for it Sammy
$100
Rita
$99
Anonymous
$63
Rod & Eileen
Go gorgeous Avalon! xxx
$52
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$52
Hayley Walker
Go Gerry Family! I’ll be walking / running / shuffling each day 🤩
$52
Rebecca Richards
$52
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$52
Urbenville Public School
Good luck on achieving your goal from the students at Urbenville Public School ❤️
$52
Liz
Go you hot thangs go
$52
Debbie
You’ve got this girl 😊
$52
Leigh Madelyn Johnston
Good luck Gerrey Gang xx
$52
Hans & Jenny Van Loo
Proud of you our lovely Avalon xx
$52
Nikki Mccarthy Hicks
Steps in the back yard is a huge effort as is seeing the sunrise every morning! My girlfriend is doing this too as her daughter has had Leukemia. Great cause x
$52
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$52
Lauren Sinsich
Go Team Gerrey!!!
$52
Rebecca Gibson
$52
Rebecca Chesher
$52
Ayesha Smith
So much love to Charli & the Gerrey Gang! Ayesha & the Smith Family
$52
Jo Ackerley
$52
Tegan O’brien
Way to go Bec!!
$52
Mark Dawson
Go Charli & the Gerrey Gang!
$52
Ngaire Wallace
What a wonderful commitment by you and your team for such a worthy cause. This makes me feel grateful for the good in the world :)
$52
Jodi Sellick
You are inspirational Kim. Go girl :)
$52
Brigitte
By your side Mel. You can do this 💜
$52
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$52
Harlan
Go back to bed. Too early
$52
Val Colley
Go girl!
$52
Shazzie B
So proud of you Stella...
$52
Steve Cloutman
$52
Maria Stella Stead
Doing this for all the families especially Charli xx
$52
Matched Donation
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$52
Jackie Mcrae
Team work makes the dream work! Congrats on taking part in such an important cause.
$52
Vera Waddell
Keep that beautiful bright light shining in your heart ❤️ always…
$52
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$52
Sherrie
$52
I Am Aromatics
Wishing you joy, happiness & plenty of sunshine ☀️ 💛🙏
$52
The Duffy’s
Behind team Gerrey all the way 🙌💕You go Gerrey’s! Love the Duffy’s
$52
Miriam
Love you guys so much x
$52
Les Colley
Great cause Mel, good luck.
$52
Kelly Short
$52
Cathryn Mora
You are all incredible and dealing with this horrible disease with such strength and grace. Sending healing and wellness vibes to beautiful Charli. Xxx (F**k cancer)
$52
Leah Owen
Great work team!
$52
Laura Sheridan
Here’s to some beautiful days to walk,roll and breathe, in these tough times and all for a great cause. Big hugs to you all and especially Charli ❤️
$52
Michelle Bates
Good luck and so proud of you!!
$52
Dee
You guys are amazing! Love from the Chambers crew. Xx
$52
Trina
You my friends are a star ⭐️
$52
Philippa Porter
Friends of Miriam in the UK - good luck!
$52
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$52
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$52
Shelley Hawke
You guys rock! A bottle of wine for your birthday 🥳
$52
Susan Surreau
Go girl!
$52
Marie Miller
You are amazing girl
$52
Marie Miller
Amazing job Paige x
$52
The Hepburn Dooley’s
Love you guys xx
$52
Adem Asani
Friend of dools
$52
Roanna Whittle
$52
Diana Ioppolo
$52
Gabriela Shalala
$52
Stella Fitz
Go Parkinson’s! ❤️ Stella, Zach & Flynn
$52
Lisa Greedy
Well done Alex 👏
$52
Sarah Bruce
Charlie and Faye, you both inspire me to live life to the fullest and not take life foregranted! XXOO
$52
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$52
Janine Cullen
Great cause Alex xx
$52
Amber Morrisey
Well done Alex. The sun shines brighter with awesome people like you in the world x
$52
The Jowett Fam Bam
$52
Trish & Dave
Great work Mel, Emily & Lexie Dave & Trish
$52
M, J, M & W Fitzgibbon
Awesome job 🙌
$52
Wendy Doran
$52
Nygarie Bilsborough
Support for Charli and The Gerry Gang. Best of luck ❤
$52
Clare Lajovic
Go Sarah! Such an amazing cause.
$52
Luciana Rossi
Wonderful work Alex xx
$52
Mirella Mcgrechan
$52
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$52
Anonymous
great walking for a awesome cause. Go Parkinson's
$52
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$52
Jackie Wickham
Well done Cathy and what a worthy cause Xx
$52
Edwina Smith
Good on the Gibson Gals doing another year of fundraising!
$52
Robert Granturco
$52
Above And Beyond Early Childhood Consulting Stella Stead
Go Stella!
$52
Lyndall Guinery-smith
Go Karen!
$52
Charli, Grace And Carter
Your a gem Avalon! Well done 💜
$52
Belinda Kotevski
You are an inspiration Charli! Keep fighting hard!!
$52
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$52
Kerry Petrovski
Stel you are amazing 🙏♥️
$52
Kindon Family
Right behind you all the way, GO Charli & the Gerrey family! ❤ the Kindons
$52
Sandie Tolerton
Well done Alex
$52
Kerry Haig
$52
Colleen Wheeler
$52
Kryshla
Well done Charli and Faye. Your strength and courage is truly inspirational. Sending you virtual hugs and health xo
$52
Lynda
Well done Avalon - keep walking xx
$52
Mrs Jessica Rahme
$52
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52
Teamfitz
Bonus $1 for $1 yewww thanks for inspiring us Charli #sunupchallenge
$52
Kimmy Espie
We are behind you every step of the way team Gerrey 💪Love the Espies. Xxxx 🌟🌟🌟
$52
Matched Donation
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$52
Paige Allen
$52
Amanda Mccormick
Amazing effort Jules xx
$52
Sarah Marriott
Enjoy your walking ladies. For a great cause x.
$52
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52
Edwina Smith
Good on you Bec and Shine Like Charli Team!
$52
Golden Child
Good effort kiddo, you're a good egg
$52
Jess Ruscica
An amazing cause <3
$52
Shannon Plumb
$52
Kim
$52
Melinda Tucker
$52
Joe
$52
Chesher Cats
Great Job! Love Mum and Dad.
$52
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$52
John And Claire Woods
Go Team Gerrey, we are always behind you! Love All the Woods xx
$52
Millie And Xavier Harris
Big love to beautiful Charli and her incredible family ❤
$52
Matched Donation
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$52
Clare Jansen
$52
Lisa Bates
$52
Julie Parkinson
$52
Tracey Fish
You go girl!! 🤗
$52
Janette Mcrae
Great going Kim Love your diligence and thoughtfulness
$50
Jamie Colley
$50
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$50
Bianca Cahill
good work Lisa x
$50
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$50
Maria Stella Stead
Well done Zia Love Malekai and Elijah
$50
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$50
Linda Simpson
Well done Avalon 👏👏👏
$50
Nicole Castrissios
You guys are legends, have fun xx
$50
Pretty Eclectic
$50
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$50
Amy Shaw
Well done girls, doing an amazing job! xox
$50
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$50
Jenny Malesevic
❤
$50
Pete
Love ya work SKJy!!
$50
Julia Stirling
You are one of the strongest and bravest families I know. Thanks for sharing your journey and raising awareness ❤️
$50
Lisa-marie Brown
You are the bravest and most inspirational family I know. I can't imagine how tough the journey has been but your fight and spirit is amazing. Xx
$50
Laila Parkin
You are an inspiration to us all with a heart of gold. You are selfless and always thinking of others. Thank you for being you.
$50
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$50
Kay Walker
Well done Naomi
$50
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$50
Mitch & Steph Rowland
Go Av!
$50
Aunty Kel & Uncle Dan Favelle
Good luck Avalon. What a great cause xx
$50
Sangeeta Mulchandani
Great cause Cathy, all the best.
$50
Your Wishes Funeral Advocacy
$50
Jaye
$50
Greg Birch
Awesome work mate 👏
$50
Matched Donation
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$50
Anonymous
You smashed it mate! Well done 🥰
$50
Sarah Cullen
Go Lisa! Proud of you!
$42
Kristie West
$42
Alicia O'connor
What a wonderful cause you're supporting. Good on you all for doing this!
$40
Anonymous
Go Parkinson Family
$40
Matched Donation
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$40
Clayton Family
Well done to the amazing Parkinson’s!
$40
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$31
Julie
Good luck Lisa
$31
Cohen & Lincoln Van Loo
Amazing job Avalon. We are so proud of you. Love from Cohen and Linc ❤️
$31
Rachel Smith
YOU GO GIRL!!!!
$31
Daminato Family
$31
Lauren Lockyer
You girls are nailing this challenge!
$31
Matched Donation
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$31
The Miller’s
Go Al - you can do it!
$31
Judy Lindeman
$31
Janet Shaw
With you Al.
$31
Matched Donation
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$31
Jo Reed
Stay strong sweetie x
$31
Chloe & Sophie Windisch
Goooo miss Paige!!!!!!
$31
Michelle Austin
Legend!! Good work.. xx
$31
Lynda
Good on you, Sarah!
$31
Tide Hairdressing
$31
Matched Donation
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$31
The Stepos
You are going to smash this! Well done Alex.
$31
Diana Deaves
Great job Stella. Good luck.
$31
Tatiana Isaacs
Good luck with the challenge Sam. I work at Redkite and heard about you from our incredible Faye! Thank you so much for your support.
$31
Naomi Bruce
$31
Kayie Markwick
Get it girl!
$31
Jodi
$31
Matched Donation
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$31
Joanne Dellit
$30
Nicoletta Cardamone
$26
Naomi Foxall
wonderful work Jules!
$26
Sue Mathieson
$26
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$26
L Wagstaff
x
$26
Falla Family
Go Go Go Gerrey Gang! Loving the photos everyday, and a special mention to a bike video 😉 We love and miss you all so much!
$26
Matched Donation
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$26
Bec Dickson
$26
Billy, Beau & Summer Bourke
💙💛💙
$26
Matched Donation
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$26
Tiana N Sienna
$26
Anonymous
Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause. Redkite has supported my grandson Nate and his family after a leukaemia diagnosis.
$26
Cassy Ffrench
Great work Alex x
$26
Susan Treanor
$26
Matched Donation
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$26
Jasmine Timpano
Good on you Paige! Great cause x
$26
Lisa
You have got this , you are going amazing every step of the way. X
$26
Matched Donation
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$26
Jasmine Timpano
Good job Stel! Great cause x
$26
Matched Donation
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$26
Kaylee
Good on you Sam. This touched my heart also xx
$25
Jenny Costanzo
$25
Uncle Casey
We’ll done Avalon you are a 🌟 I’m very proud of you 🤗
$25
Tracey Fredericks
I love you and everything you represent Thank you for always being a guiding light in our community
$25
Zondrae Hodges
$25
P.saywell
Go Charli and team
$21
Renae Magdas
Good on you Lisa 🧡
$21
Donna & Shane Bennett
Way to go Jules! From your mates @ 17!
$21
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$21
Ian & Annmarie Thomson
$21
The Donnelly’s
Happy walking!
$21
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$21
Nathan Bates
$21
Karen Quinton
Following your journey to wellness and supporting where I can. And also Jodes, well done babe xx
$21
Hayley
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Rhys And Phoebe Maher
Awesome work!!!!!
$21
Kelly Opperman
Good on you Jules. Wonderful cause x
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Nessy
What a wonderful cause, good luck 💕
$21
Brooke
Great cause! You go guys 🎉
$21
Katrina Bugg
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Tina Jones
Wonderful guys xx all the best with it!
$21
Pilar Uzabeaga
$21
Sarah Lisle
Amazing Alex!
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Yvette Cann
$21
Marian Smith
$21
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$21
Candice Martin
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Kristie West
$21
Shayla Szakacs
$21
Candi Hart
Go Stella!!
$21
Ari Colley
Nice work Aunty Mel.
$21
Rae Johnson
Luv your passion for helping others xx
$21
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$21
Ann Kynezos
$21
Cameron Steele
Great work team Fitz
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Kirsten Bissett
Go team Shine Like Charli, wishing you all the very best!
$21
Melissa
Go Stel! In total awe of all you do for others. 🙌🏽
$21
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$21
Michelle W
You are nearly there!
$21
Tehla
Good luck Al!!
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Jane Ferguson
Awesome cause! Well done 👍
$21
Anonymous
$21
Natasha Stead
Well done Bella. Such a great cause.
$21
Barnes Family
Love the Barnes’
$21
Gina O'brien
Good luck Lady! Great cause to get behind...
$21
Nicholas Abbs
$21
Claudia Lopez
Your all an inspiration. ♥️
$21
Lynn Ingate
Well done Stella
$21
Samantha Hornby
$21
Josh Brooks
$21
Kelley Wacher
$21
Alicia Hepper
Awesome work for an awesome cause
$21
Julie Bale
Good Luck
$21
Tash
Such a wonderful cause x
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Reece Powell
Awesome job everyone!
$21
Mona Newdick
❤️
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Leena
Go Jules!
$21
Jodie
Well done Kim, Keep Charli Shining 💛🌻🤗
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Evan's Family
$21
Anonymous
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Tim Fisher
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Tim Fisher
$21
Matched Donation
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$21
Nick Rose
Get stepping mate! X
$21
Siobhan
You rock!!!!!!! Love you xx
$20
Evan Stray
$20
Matched Donation
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$20
Jackie
$20
Alison Jenkins
$20
Michel Fletcher
$20
Matched Donation
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$20
Kazzy
Go Nomes! 🥇
$20
Matched Donation
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$20
Adam De Clouett
$20
Kim Walker
$15
Tabitha Murray
This is an awesome thing to do Paige. Best of luck ❤️ - Tabi
$15
Matched Donation
Matched by BOC
$10
Karyn Larney
You guys are nothing short of amazing and if support from friends and family alone could heal Charli, she’d be healthy in no time at all! We are all backing her!! ❤️❤️
$10
Katherine Heyman
Go Team Bowyers x
$10
Allira
A beautiful way to support the family
$10
Kirrilly Ford
Kim you did a great job this month for a great cause.
$10
Kirrilly Ford
Great job this month Lisa
$10
Nina Rose
$10
Kellie Paterson Paterson
$10
Anonymous
$10
Ian Wallace
You got this Charli. x
$10
Olivia Hira
$10
Matched Donation
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$10
Rachel Badham
Nice walking Jules!!
$10
Matched Donation
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$10
Sofia Tsalidis
So proud of you Paige, awesome cause xx
$10
Davey Jai Droplet
Give kids a chance! (Friend of KW)
$10
Matched Donation
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$10
Rachael Griffin
Great effort from you and many of your members of Soul Fit.
$10
Matched Donation
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$10
Rachael - First National Real Estate Griffin
You are amazing Kim keep up the great work.
$10
Matched Donation
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$10
Nicole Almeida
$10
Anonymous
Go girl xx
$10
Nicola Tsalidis
$5
Anne Faughlin
Our Team Members
Sam Winch
$304
Charli & The Gerrey Gang
$7,016
Naomi Bowden
$400
Melinda Tucker
$743
Lisa Bates
$1,124
The Parkinson Family
$784
Avalon Van Loo
$708
Kristie West
$235
Partnership Club
$883
Alexandra Blake
$1,386
Loz
$52
Kim Walker
$539
The Gibson Gals
$261
Bec
$345
The Bowyers
$104
Jules Falls
$1,379
Sarah Jauncey
$379
Jo Ackerley
$52
Shannon Plumb
$73
David Kylie Logan Emmett Saige Fitzgibbon
$568
Stella Stead
$1,589
Fernwood Fitness Woonona
$182
Charli , you and your family inspire me every day (and bring many tears to my eyes too). You and I have never met, but I think you are absolutely incredible and your strength is one of a kind. Please always know we all think you are AMAZING!! I hope this donation will help you, your family, and others too. You and will always be in my heart - thank you for your amazing fundraising. We love you! xx