Carissa Willis

International Women's Day Fun Run presented by Queensland X-Ray

Reflection

Hello wonderful people! Two years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40 years old. Lucky for me, my GP had let me know I was eligible for a mammogram when I turned 40. So off I popped for the scan, to unexpectedly hear 6 weeks later that there was cancer found in one breast. 6 months of various surgeries, treatments, scans, countless blood tests followed. It was exhausting and emotional! But I had caught it early, making treatment successful. 

Lucky I had Anna and Andrea by my side each week when I attempted my reformer classes. You two are beautiful humans!! 

Two reasons for this post:
1. Get a mammogram as soon as you turn 40! Book here now https://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/find-a-location

2. Lots of research has gone into these successful treatments I received, of which takes a lot of time and money. Please donate (or join) to my page for the upcoming International Women's Day Fun Run here 

I’m part of the International Women’s Day Fun Run!

I'm raising funds to support women with breast cancer now and into the future. 

By making a donation, you can play a part in improving treatments and care for women diagnosed with breast cancer.  

When you donate, you’re helping to support counselling services and supply practical items like mastectomy bras and wigs after surgery and chemotherapy.  

You’ll also be supporting world leading research that focuses on improving survival rates and working towards a world where ALL women diagnosed with breast cancer survive. 

Ultimately, you’ll help make life easier for women with breast cancer today and save more lives tomorrow. 

As little as $65 can make a profound impact and take some of the stress off women with breast cancer and their families. Please, if you possibly can, will you donate today? 

  • Thanks to your support, Carissa Willis has raised enough for 4.5 hours of research lab time.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$11.65

Alana Drake

💛💪🏼

$31.97

Wei

You are awesome!

$106.12

Cathy Barnett

Carissa what an inspiration you are. My sister in law went through this so again very close to my heart. You are both success stories

$126.62

Maree Martin

You are brave!

$40.37

Adelle

You’re a legend!!

$71.79

Carissa Willis

$50

Ema Calvani

$69.92

Leigho

Wonderful achievement, wonderful woman

$69.92

David Bird

Good on you Carissa.

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