My Activity Tracking
294
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 . 🥇 .
$350
Dahliah & Dave Brighton Bakery
$263.75
Steve Bell
So happy to be your mate!
$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
$150
Louise Clements
$150
Yankalilla Op Shop
$106.12
Brenton Eden
All the very best John. You are a true Champion!
$106.12
Anonymous
Inspirational John. Go well.
$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
Greg Neindorf
All the best on your trek-GO CLEM !
$106.12
Charles Jolly
Enjoy the walk John. Take it easy.
$106.12
Anonymous
Enjoy the journey A&R
$106.12
Larissa Barry
Keep up the great work John 👍 👏
$106.12
Deb Trengove
Amazing work you continue to do Johnny - well done as always - good luck!
$103.72
Rory Rogers
$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
Knitters Without Borders
$100
John And Louise Clements
$100
Brenda Perry
Go Johnny Go!
$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
$54.12
Glen & Jayne Tilley
All the best for the walk. Enjoy !!
$54.12
Judith Sweetman
Go well!
$54.12
Lynette Zadow
Enjoy the journey ! Fantastic that youre doing it.
$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
Kim & Di Mcbride
Well done again John - 800 km is an amazing challenge.
$54.12
Goldie
Awesome work Johny
$54.12
Nick Gray
Good luck with it!
$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
$40
Chris Clifford
Good work John!
$33.15
Carol
$22.58
Joy Greenock
Hi John. I'm sure that you are going to do your very best on the trek but go easy!
