My Activity Tracking
783
kms
My target 1200 kms
I've created this page because I want to make a difference.
Looking back, turning 50 in 2007 was a significant point in my life. My mother Shirley had battled bowel cancer for several years and with other family members affected by the disease, she pestered me to have a checkup. Her intuition proved correct with a colonoscopy detecting a tumour. Stage 3 Bowel Cancer changed my life.
I had surgery to remove the tumour in May 2007 followed by six months of chemotherapy. My mother passed away on the morning of my 11th treatment, leaving me with so much to thank her for.
Early detection proved to be a godsend though.
I believe in ‘Paying it Forward’. Before 2007 medical people, through research, gradually improved the survival rate of Bowel Cancer patients. I am walking the Portuguese Camino to raise awareness of the impact that Bowel Cancer is having on modern society. The average age of Bowel Cancer detection especially in Western Countries like Australia is decreasing. It is now the leading Cancer killer in people aged 25 – 49 in Australia.
Sharing my story, doing voluntary work for The Jodi Lee Foundation and getting involved in the JLF Treks and other JLF activities is my way of saying thank you to my mother for saving my life.
I’m also walking the Camino to acknowledge the importance of daily exercise in our life.
I would love your support to reach my fundraising goal.
My Achievements
Fundraising Page
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Alister Haigh
$800
John And Louise Clements
Go Johnny Go!
$570
Helen E Fairfax
You are an inspiration John . Stay safe and strong . 🥇 .
$520
Sue Anderson
Go, young Johnny
$350
Dahliah & Dave Brighton Bakery
$263.75
Steve Bell
So happy to be your mate!
$211
Kathy Turnbull
Good on you Clem! Well done on your trek!
$211
Application Service Provider (shane Grocke)
Well done John - simply amazed at your efforts
$211
Paula Bunting
Well done John, keep going, loving your posts.
$211
Stephen Muller
Thanks John for your tremendous support during my rough patch last year, time to give a little something back.
$211
Matthew Macmahon
Great work John Good luck Matt
$211
Tim And Margaret Howard
$150
Louise Clements
$150
Yankalilla Op Shop
$106.12
Charmaine Otto
Good on you John. Love what you do. Always have
$106.12
Jim Mole
looks like lots of walking
$106.12
Ted
Go JC
$106.12
Tony & Faye Powell
Enjoy the Experience for a very worthy cause
$106.12
Charles Jolly
Enjoy the walk John. Take it easy.
$106.12
Emily Holden
John, your strength & determination are incredible, all the best for the Trek. Love Emily & family
$106.12
Deb Trengove
Amazing work you continue to do Johnny - well done as always - good luck!
$106.12
Rob And Annd
Its beautiful scenery....take your time....good luck John
$106.12
Sandy Mcfarlane
Congratulations John! You’re amazing 🤩 xo
$106.12
Larissa Barry
Keep up the great work John 👍 👏
$106.12
Anonymous
Enjoy the journey A&R
$106.12
Ben Jolly
$106.12
Deb Woolford
Jerry and I look forward to following your walk
$106.12
Greg Neindorf
All the best on your trek-GO CLEM !
$106.12
Brenton Eden
All the very best John. You are a true Champion!
$106.12
Rosemary Griffin
If Bill was alive he would support cancer research.
$106.12
Deborah Newall
Enjoy the journey xx
$106.12
Brenton Eden
All the best John. Enjoy the challenge!
$106.12
Anonymous
Inspirational John. Go well.
$103.72
Rory Rogers
$100
Knitters Without Borders
$100
Janet And Glenn
Good luck and go well John! A great cause you are walking for, and hopefully a great experience for you!
$100
John And Louise Clements
$100
Brenda Perry
Go Johnny Go!
$80.25
Pat Mickan
What a mighty adventure, John Clements. Enjoy one of the best things in the world.
$80.25
Martyn Wilkinson
Hi John, Good luck with your walk I met one of the other walkers, John ,at the Hay fund-raiser . He was saying I think 30 odd Km per day which sounds quite demanding (for me)
$70
Budget Car Rental
$64.67
Laine
Go John 🏃🏼➡️🏃keep it going and Enjoy. You're one committed and enthusiastic human being For the Jodi Lee Foundation John 👌 well done.
$54.12
Maxine Agnew
Great work John!
$54.12
Rosalie & Peter
Awesome effort John!
$54.12
Garry And Gwen Murdoch
So proud of you John. Good luck walking the Camino. Have fun and enjoy every minute. G&G
$54.12
Nick Gray
Good luck with it!
$54.12
Goldie
Awesome work Johny
$54.12
Kim & Di Mcbride
Well done again John - 800 km is an amazing challenge.
$54.12
Bec
Great work Clem! Love seeing your posts
$54.12
Geoff St Clair
Thanks John for all of your work with the Jodi Lee Foundation and beating bowel cancer. You are helping save lives…..
$54.12
Glen & Jayne Tilley
All the best for the walk. Enjoy !!
$54.12
Judith Sweetman
Go well!
$54.12
Graeme Byrnes
Good luck Clem!
$54.12
Lynette Zadow
Enjoy the journey ! Fantastic that youre doing it.
$54.12
Ray Moritz
You've earned a great meal when you get to Santiago, John. Line up at Casa Marcelo restaurant and ENJOY!
$54.12
Lucy & Todd Casaretto
Just keep swimming Uncle John…or in this case, keep walking!
$54.12
Bill And Robyn Hosking
Hope your trip is successful and very enjoyable
$54.12
Kim Hurem
What an amazing feat, John! Good luck with the rest of your walk! Kim
$50
Diana
Enjoy and make the most of the spiritual, life changing trek John🌸.
$50
Peter Alison Bronnie Ellen
$50
Jenny Newman
$50
Graham Smith
Johnny B Goode
$50
Helen & Bryce Pritchard
As a fellow bowel cancer survivor, I take my hat off to you, John. Have a wonderful time - not too many blisters!
$50
Stephanie And John Drew
Good Luck John
$43.60
Anonymous
$40
Chris Clifford
Good work John!
$33.15
Andrew Dewitt
John is an inspiration of doing good in the world.
$33.15
Carol
$32.43
Justine, Simon & Cooper
Always an inspiration young Johnny. Go well and thank you for all you do in this space. 🫶🏼
$27.81
Paul And Merylyn Rowe
Hi John I wanted to do $19 for us get you to exactly $8000 but Merylyn wouldn’t let me. 🤣 Good luck and safe travels.✌️ Best wishes to Lou 💕 for all the wonderful support. Merylyn sends her love and good wishes. Paul
$27.81
Brooke Dubois
Go John!
$22.58
Kim Jansen
$22.58
Joy Greenock
Hi John. I'm sure that you are going to do your very best on the trek but go easy!
$20
Darcy Wedd
Go Johnny Go!
$20
Peter Leonello
$11.65
Malcolm Farmer
Good luck on your walk John. Let's hope your fellow walkers can keep up with you!!
