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EVERY ONE OF THE 2000 BRAIN CANCER PATIENTS DIAGNOSED EACH YEAR and those connected to our cause have a STORY

Some are difficult to read, some hard to even imagine, some are uplifting and some tragic – but every one of them is inspiring.

Here are just some of those stories that we hope can shed some light on how life changes when suddenly you are faced with your own mortality or that of someone you love. It is heartbreaking but it is real. The people in these stories inspire us to keep fighting to find a cure.

Sholto’s Story: Sharon’s Hope

‘On June 4th, 2018, our world shifted. My husband Sholto McKeown — father to Australian Dolphins Swim Team sisters Taylor and

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Garth’s Story

So Thursday December 14, 2023 sort of seemed like any day to me. Except for something really different. I had slept

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Grieving the Living: A Family’s Journey Through the Shadows of Brain Cancer

We hear the far too many tragic stories of children and adults who lose their battle with brain cancer. We hear

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From Surgery to Summit: A Journey to Fight Brain Cancer

Meet Mihikore, a courageous brain cancer warrior from Queensland who is turning her personal battle into a mission to help others.

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Kym’s Story

I lost my partner, Kym, on Thursday, October 24th, at 1:26am in the morning. I got the phone call from the

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Simo’s Story

Simon’s journey with brain cancer was devastatingly swift, yet his warmth, courage, and love for his family left a lasting impact

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Trish’s Story

In 2021, Trish Fernandes graduated with a bachelor of nursing and shortly after, in 2012, joined St. George Hospital to commence

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Narelle’s Story

‘This is my mum’s story. Narelle Louise Millican not only my beautiful mum, she was an amazing nan to my boys

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Team Barbarians run City 2 Surf in honour of John

John Ryan, our Dad, husband, brother, uncle and friend, is one of those people who never seems to worry about too

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Ethan, Our King of Hearts

Our beautiful boy Ethan was funny, confident, strong and full of love for his family and friends who also enjoyed travel,

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Liz’s Story

Hi, I’m Liz. I’m 37 years old, married to a spunky guy, mother to 3 beautiful children (6, 8, and 10) and

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To Be Part Of Something – By Maddy Callander

Every year, my Mum and I take part in the Mother’s Day Classic. This is a 10km fun runaround Sydney’s CBD

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All Stories

Quick Links:

Read stories of those affected by Brain Cancer

EVERY ONE OF THE 2000 BRAIN CANCER PATIENTS DIAGNOSED EACH YEAR and those connected to our cause have a STORY

Sholto’s Story: Sharon’s Hope

Garth’s Story

Grieving the Living: A Family’s Journey Through the Shadows of Brain Cancer

From Surgery to Summit: A Journey to Fight Brain Cancer

Kym’s Story

Simo’s Story

Trish’s Story

Narelle’s Story

Team Barbarians run City 2 Surf in honour of John

Ethan, Our King of Hearts

Liz’s Story

To Be Part Of Something – By Maddy Callander

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