Team Joanna

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!