Joanna's story
Joanna was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and went through chemotherapy. Having battled that she was diagnosed with another cancer (unrelated) 24 years later... a rare and aggressive cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. Sadly she passed away less than 5 months later on March 5, 2025, at the age of 61.
Joanna was one of a kind...a real individual. She was a loving and devoted mother and daughter, a loving sister, caring aunty, a talented artist/creative, administrator, academic and 7 time marathon runner. She was an incredibly strong, determined and giving woman and is greatly missed by her family.
It seems fitting that our team will be on a track for Joanna in her honour as she spent so many hours running on tracks in her training, marathons and half marathons.
Our team is dedicating our walk and efforts in memory of Joanna Gaudry.
Please donate to help support those affected by cancer and for cancer research. All funds go to the Cancer Council. Thank you so much.
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Message from Cancer Council:
Cancer impacts so many of us, and this year, we’re fighting back. Our team are taking on Relay For Life to raise vital funds for people impacted by cancer.
In Australia, around 134,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year. They could be our loved ones, our colleagues, or even ourselves. But we’re determined to make sure more people (and their families!) get the support they need.
To get there, our team are going the distance. We’re taking on the laps so Cancer Council can offer support services to families through one of the most difficult times of their lives
Your support is much appreciated. Your donation can tackle every aspect of every cancer. Together, we can fund life-changing cancer research, prevention and advocacy — and make powerful strides against cancer in our communities.
United, we are stronger than cancer. Please donate to our team today and help support a cancer free future. Thank you!
So far this year we've helped provide:
Our Team Members
Helen Misa (C)
$1,131
Michael Misa
$25
Megan Gaudry
$131
Aaron Adams
$24
Tommy Misa
$35
Benjamin Misa
$70
Eliza Clapham
Michael Bourchier
$567
Claire Gaudry
$120
Yuh-Shan Gan
$30
Matthew Misa
$69
Zyarna Leefe
$20
Tina Gaudry
$193
Sophie Preston
$87
Sophie Preston
Michael Gaudry
$54
Sarah Scott
Adan Aspland
$30
Thank you to our Sponsors
$256
Anonymous
$200
Noreen Davern
$135
Carolyn Martin
Great initiative hope it goes well. In honour of Joanna LCX
$135
Kerry
$107
Michael Bourchier
$106
Anonymous
$100
Denise Smith
$100
Noreen Davern
$75
M & D Barrett
Go Team Joanna. Thank you to all participating.
$70
Lois Gaudry
$60
Anne-marie
$60
Sherry He
Go Team Joanna
$60
Justin
Go Meg!
$60
Anonymous
$60
Brendan Gaudry
Enjoy yourself Helen
$55
Sophie Preston
$54
Mike
$50
Helen
Your Mum will be counting every lap :) ....forever in our hearts! Helen x
$50
Lois Gaudry
$44
M & D
In our thoughts xx
$35
Helen Misa
Go Ben! For Aunty Joanna.
$35
Helen
Thanks for supporting Megan. Look forward to seeing you in Canberra. 😘
$29
Claire Gaudry
$28
Helen Misa
$28
Anonymous
Go Team Joanna!
$25
Anonymous
Go Team Joanna!
$25
Adan Aspland
$24
Matthew Misa
$24
Megan Gaudry
$23
M & D
Thanks Claire xx
$23
Mary
Enjoy the day Tina with family, to celebrate your beautiful mother and raise money for such an important cause. I will be there in spirit. Mxxx
$23
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
Go Claire!
$20
Matthew Misa
$20
Anonymous
Thanks for supporting the team Zy.
$20
Benjamin Misa
$20
Anonymous
$20
Megan Gaudry
$20
Michael Gaudry
$20
Anonymous
$17
Mary
Go Michael, have a wonderful day with family and here's to celebrating dear Joanna.
$17
Mary
Go Claire, enjoy the day and here's celebrating dear Joanna. Mxx
$17
Anonymous
$17
Anonymous
$15
Anonymous
Go team !
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$12
Mary
Congrats Helen for this initiative. You have created a movement to raise money for this important cause while celebrating dear Joanna. Well done you! xx
$11
Anonymous
$10
Anonymous
Go Tom!
$10
Michael Bourchier
$10
Tina Gaudry
$10
Helen Misa
$10
Sophie Preston
$10
Tommy Misa
$10
Yuh-shan Gan
$10
Michael Misa
$5
