I’m taking part in The JLF Trek to raise awareness for the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer.
Turning 50 over 16 years ago was a significant turning 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 check up.
Her intuition proved correct with a colonoscopy detecting a tumour.
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.
Sharing my story, doing voluntary work for The Jodi Lee Foundation and getting involved in The JLF Treks is my way of saying thank you to my mother for saving my life. I’m also taking part in this event as a regular participant as it is fun and the exercise especially in the lead up is good for you. I also enjoy the After Parties!
Thank you to my Donors
$1.02k
John Chapman
$1,000
Rotary Club Of Mclaren Vale
Go for it Johnny
$1,000
John And Louise Clements
$700
John And Louise Clements
$500
Louise Clements
Go for it Johnny!
$450
John Clements
$158.25
Grant Dalwood
Keep up the great work Clem! Proud of you
$150
John And Louise Clements
$106
Maxine Agnew
Good luck Johnny
$105.50
Anonymous
$105.50
Rosie Crouch
Best wishes and as always congrats on your efforts
$105.50
Chas Jolly
Enjoy the walk John.
$100
Alister Haigh
Well done Johnny - great work.
$100
Kelly Mathison
$79.13
Craig Boughen
$70
Bcg Constructions
Go for it Johnny!
$63.30
Anonymous
$52.75
Geoff Faulkner
Great work John.
$52.75
Rosalie And Peter Shilton
Great work John! Enjoy the walk.
$52.75
Ted Reilly
Go John
$52.75
Jeff Stringer
$52.75
Tracey Rogers
Great work John and good luck!
$52.75
Daniel Soper
Best of luck John, hopefully it's great weather for a weekend of hiking
$51
Heather Thompson
Inspiring :-)
$50
Bcg Constructions
$50
Helen Pritchard
Great work, John and John!! Thank you. Xx
$50
Garry And Gwen Murdoch
Good luck John. Thank you for your tireless work for JLF.
$30
Laine Wehr
$26.38
Ian Badman
$26.38
Martyn Wilkinson
Great work John, good effort
$26.38
Steven Bennett
All the best John. Shame we cannot be there this year.
$26.38
Robyn Hosking
$26.38
Glen & Jayne Tilley
Great stuff John !
$25
Di And Kim Mcbride
Well done again!!
$21.10
Merylyn And Paul Rowe
$21.10
Clare Conroy
Have a great trek John!
$21
Claudia Kadow- Griffin
All the best for making it through this 80 kilometre trek. May water be plentiful and the birds sing loudly!
$20
Sue Merchant
Go Johnny Go!
