Caro Field

I'm stepping up against cancer!

This year, I’m taking on Relay For Life to raise funds for every person who’s ever heard the words: “you have cancer”. In 2026, more than 150, 000 Australians will receive the news. Among them are our friends, families and colleagues.

Cancer is a devastating disease for so many. For people living with cancer, their treatments can be long and stressful. For those without solutions, the future can be uncertain. It’s a concern shared by their loved ones.

I have experience on both fronts: first as a carer for my mother who died from pancreatic cancer 13 years ago,  and now as a cancer patient myself, diagnosed with metastatic melanoma 3 years ago. (I still have cancer in my body, but I'm still alive, and as well as I could hope to be, so I guess that makes me a 'survivor', at least for now).

Since my diagnosis, I have received incredible care and support from my friends, colleagues and my awesome medical team here in Launceston (my GP and oncologist are my superheroes). So far, I have not needed to seek support from the Cancer Council, but am really glad that it is here for those who do need the care and resources the Cancer Council provides. So I am happy to work to raise funds for this important service.

With your support, I hope to help as many people affected by cancer as possible. Together, we can support families when they need it most, empower people to reduce their risk, speak up for communities, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer.

Every step I take is one closer to a cancer free future. But I can’t do it alone! Please donate to my Relay today and together, we can help Cancer Council provide life-changing support services, advocacy, prevention and research across Australia.

Thank you for stepping up. Together we’ll make powerful strides against cancer!