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Diane Roberts

Dog Walk for Cancer 2026

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This June, my dog is leading the way as we take on Cancer Councilā€™s 50km Dog Walk for Cancer challenge.

Almost 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85, so every step we take will help change that. With every wag, walkies and sniff stop, we're putting one paw in front of the other for a cause that matters.

Every kilometre my pup and I walk is for everyone who has heard, or will hear, the words ā€œyou have cancerā€. And every dollar we raise together will help fund life-saving cancer research, prevention programs and essential support services for people impacted by cancer.

If you can, please donate to keep our paws moving and help tackle cancer alongside us. Because itā€™s all of us, humans and pups, in this together.

My Updates

Childhood Cancer: A Journey No Child or Family Should Have to Face

Sunday 21st Jun
4kms today for childhood cancer.
There are few words more devastating for a parent to hear than ā€œyour child has cancer.ā€ Childhood is meant to be a time of laughter, learning, friendships and dreams ā€” not hospital visits, painful procedures and uncertainty.
For children facing cancer, treatment can be a long and exhausting journey. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and other therapies can bring challenging side effects including fatigue, nausea, pain, infections, changes to appearance and the loss of precious time being a child. Watching your child endure these treatments is an unimaginable experience for parents, who often carry the emotional weight of fear, helplessness and constant worry about what the future holds.
The impact of childhood cancer reaches far beyond the hospital walls. Families can face months or even years of appointments and treatments, often requiring parents to take time away from work, reduce hours or leave employment altogether. The financial pressure, combined with the emotional strain, can place enormous stress on families already navigating one of the hardest experiences imaginable.
Even when treatment ends, the journey is not always over. Many childhood cancer survivors live with the long-term effects of their treatment, which can include impacts on organs, fertility, learning, mental health and the risk of other health problems later in life. Survivorship is a lifelong journey, and many families continue to carry the effects of childhood cancer long after the final treatment.
Yet, alongside the heartbreak, there is incredible strength. Children battling cancer show a courage and resilience that is beyond their years. Parents, siblings, carers, friends and medical teams stand beside them with extraordinary love, determination and hope.
Thanks to research and advances in treatment, survival rates for childhood cancer have improved dramatically. In Australia, around 760 children aged 0ā€“14 are diagnosed with cancer each year, and five-year survival for childhood cancers has increased to around the mid-80 per cent range in recent data.Ā  But behind every statistic is a child, a family and a story ā€” a reminder that more research, support and kinder treatments are still urgently needed.
Today I honour every child who has fought, every parent who has held their hand through the hardest moments, every sibling who has shared the journey, and every researcher and healthcare worker working towards a future where no child has to face cancer.
Their courage is extraordinary. Their stories matter. And their hope inspires us all.

Mum's the word!

Wednesday 10th Jun
Today's walk was dedicated to my beautiful mum.
Many people won't know that last year she was diagnosed with aggressive kidney cancer. It was an incredibly scary time for our family, filled with uncertainty and worry. Thankfully, the cancer was detected early, and Mum underwent surgery to have her kidney removed.
Through it all, Mum showed courage, strength and resilience. We are also grateful to the incredible medical team whose skill, care and dedication guided her through such a difficult journey.
While Mum was fortunate not to require chemotherapy or radiation treatment, we know how different the outcome could have been if the cancer hadn't been found when it was. That's why medical research is so important. The advances made possible through research funding help save lives every single day, and our family is living proof of that.
Today's walk was a small tribute to Mum's bravery, to the healthcare professionals who cared for her, and to the researchers whose work continues to give families like ours hope. We are incredibly grateful and very lucky that Mum is still here, continuing to inspire us all.

Two Walks, Two Incredible Woman.

Wednesday 3rd Jun
Today I completed two walks in honour of two of my dearest friends ā€” one who has fought breast cancer and one who is currently at the beginning of that fight.
Watching both of these amazing women face such a difficult challenge has left me in absolute awe of their strength, courage and determination. What inspires me most is not only how they keep showing up every day, but how they somehow manage to keep their sense of humour through it all.
Their resilience, positivity and ability to find laughter even on the hard days is something I deeply admire.
I am incredibly proud to call these remarkable women my friends. Today's walks were a small tribute to the battles they have faced and continue to face, and a reminder of just how lucky I am to know them.
You are both stronger than you know, and you inspire more people than you realise.

Thank you to my suppawters

$106.12

Anonymous

A wonderful thing you are doing, for amazing amazing people

$54.84

Sandra Ledlie

Great work Di for a great cause xx

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Peter Lilley

Proud of you Di. šŸ„°

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Scott Norman

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Tilly And Charlie

Puppy power!!! šŸ«¶

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Your Furry Nephew

Well done Aunty Di love Denny

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Diane Roberts

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Chrissie

$28.43

Cappi & Dash

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Kelly Connor

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Val Altus

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Kerryn Lyon

Proud of you Di. You are doing a beautiful thing x

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Kit And Pop Yule

xoxoxo

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Tracey Wilkinson

Good on you Di!

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Marnie

Go Disie and the pups!

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