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BSSC's Do It for Cancer 2019

By Amber-Lee Donahoo

Please Help Me Reach My Goal

Raised

$12,783

My Goal

$1,000

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$25
Provides resources to help people in the workplace support a colleague diagnosed with cancer.
$50
Makes sure there’s a cancer nurse available on 13 11 20 to offer practical information and emotional support to callers.
$230
Provides a financial assistance grant to someone with cancer experiencing severe financial difficulties, to help them travel to their treatments, pay their rent or keep their lights on.
$900
Funds a high-performing science student working in a research lab for 3 weeks, enabling them to conduct ground-breaking research into new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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I’m doing it for cancer!

Hello, I'm ‘Doing It’ to support Cancer Council QLD on their mission to defeat cancer.

In October of 2014, my mother passed away after a five year battle with bowel cancer. In an instant, I lost my mother and best friend from my life and my four young children lost a nanna they would never get the chance to really know. It was the most difficult and devastating time of my life. An experience I would never wish on anyone else.

In 2017, I honoured her life by Doing It for Cancer at BSSC. The staff and students at BSSC banded with me and together we raised $8,236.50 for Cancer Council QLD. It was a momentous and deeply personal experience for me and a very important part of my healing process. The connection and support I felt from the BSSC community was overwhelming.

Cancer is a destructive force that impacts not only the person diagnosed but also their family and friends. Since 2017, I have heard many stories of suffering within the BSSC community from those who have been impacted by cancer, stories that make my heart ache. It is out of love for and on behalf of the BSSC community that I am back in 2019, determined to raise money and awareness for cancer research, but also passionately encouraging the message for BSSC students,  "you do not have to suffer alone, have the courage to connect!"

On the 14th of June 2019, Burpengary State Secondary College will “Do it for Cancer” and host a hair colour and shave event to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Seven brave staff members intend on shaving their hair with individual targets. My target is $1,000 and if that is achieved, I will be shaving my head completely.

In the words of Dr Seuss, “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” Please connect with me and support this cause by sponsoring me and the BSSC community, every dollar raised does make a big difference!

Thank you to my Supporters

$805

Jinibara State School Student Council

The Jinibara SS community are proud to support BSSC as they raise funds for the Cancer Council.

$300

Mark Dawson

$300

Anonymous

$104

Heather And Nick Donahoo

$104

Alan Tait

Hi Amber. I know we haven’t seen each other for a long time but I still value you as a close friend. Good on you for everything you do to raise money for this special cause. You are a true inspiration. All the best to you and your beautiful family. Alan

$100

Jeremy, Dot & Got

Very proud of all your work leading by example to make a real difference not only with those with cancer, but also the difference you make in your school.

$100

Michael Piper

Proud of you, Amber

$52

Brian And Jen Donahoo

Well done Amber.... and it's good that you look so great without hair x

$52

Kelly

You are so inspirational... living proof that 1 person can make a difference ❤️

$52

Mel And Ant X

You're an inspiration to everyone. Love you xx

$52

Courtney Dawson

Daaaaang, your haircuts are starting to get a little expensive!

$52

Megan Drummond

Go Amber! Your strength and selflessness is inspirational girl! CANCER sucks! It has affected many people in my family too. I hope you reach your goal! I hope I can come see this!

$52

Anonymous

$50

Fraser Family

Bravo everyone, "Many a little makes a mickle"

$41.60

Ron Robinson

$26

Nina Ross

Love your work babes! XxxX

$26

Sarah Webster

You are an inspiration! Running 100km in 10 days was nothing compared to this and what you and your family has gone through. Best wishes for the shave (and for the last week of term 😬😬😁

$25

Natasha Van Doore

Amber you are such inspiration. Your Mum would be so proud. You are both amazing ladies. Lots of love to you

$20.80

Devinder Bains

Best wishes.💖💖

$20.80

Nicole Mckinnon

You are a true inspiration Amber! So proud to be associated with you xx

$20.80

Belinda Lohmann

💕

$20

Janice Miano

$20

Birrali Flintoff

From WOW Dance Caboolture and Woodford

$20

Nanna Dawson

❤️💐

$20

Wallace Family

$20

Jacqui Smalley

$20

Kerrie Loft & Darren Lipins

$19

Jinibara State School

My Team Members