I'm doing it for cancer!
I’m challenging myself to walk on a treadmill for 24 continuous hours to raise funds for Cancer Council in support of their mission for a cancer free future.
Cancer has affected far too many people that I know and love. Like so many families, I’ve watched people face one of the toughest battles imaginable. I’ve seen the strength, courage and resilience it takes - not only from those diagnosed, but also from their families, friends and loved ones standing beside them.
Because 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, I’m putting my body to the test to raise funds and show my support.
For 24 hours straight, I’ll be walking on a treadmill. While this challenge will push me physically and mentally, I know it doesn’t compare to the physical and emotional battle faced by people living with cancer every day. Instead, I hope it serves as a small act of endurance in honour of those who continue to fight, those we’ve lost, and the families walking beside them.
Throughout the challenge, I’d love for you to all get involved by coming down to cheer me on, donate if you’re able, and if I’m lucky enough to get my hands on a second treadmill, I’d love for people to jump on and walk alongside me for a while.
Every step I take is for someone fighting.
Every kilometre is for someone we’ve lost.
Every donation brings hope for better treatments, groundbreaking research, and support for individuals and families affected by cancer.
My goal is to raise $2,400 - representing $100 for every hour of the challenge. Reaching my goal would mean the world, and anything beyond is an incredible bonus that will make an even greater difference.
Thank you for supporting me and helping turn every mile into hope.
Together, let’s make every step count. 💛
The money I’ve raised so far could help:
Provide 2348 kids with a SunSmart education
The money I’ve raised so far could help:
Fund 107 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20
The money I’ve raised so far could help:
Fund 32 days of a PHD student’s world-class research
Thank you to my supporters
$230
Dominic Vilardi
$163.43
Vili Vaomotou
yeah the boyz
$132.37
Rose Calipari
You are a strength and inspiration beyond words bella.
$106.75
Mitchell Mcdonell
Good stuff
$106.75
Maika Vaomotou
From the best ofa atu💙
$106.75
Anonymous
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$106.75
Maria C
Great cause, you go girl!!
$106.75
Mim Calipari
You make me so proud to be your Zia, Michelle. Especially when you do crazy stuff like run for 24hrs for a cause that has taken many from you. It shows me the commitment & compassion you have to raise awareness & funds for this cause. Love you P.S. Zio Max & Nonna are so proud of you.
$106.75
Jess And Tony Sergi
You’re amazing! And for a wonderful cause, well done ❤️
$106.75
Dirtcraft Excavations
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
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Sasha Pighin
So incredibly proud of you, always advocating to support cancer research. Our lives have been impacted by cancer more times than I’d like, thankyou my beautiful girl for being proactive. 🙌🏻💜😘
$82.13
Maddie & Tom
Such a great cause, you’ll smash it!
$74
Lisia Vaomotou
You got thisss sissy ❤️
$55.95
Mark Houghton
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$55.95
Trissy Manouras
You've got this Shelly! 💛 Every step makes a difference! Wishing you strength for the challenge and cheering you all the way! An incredible effort for an incredible cause 💛 love ya!!!
$55.95
Terry And Rose Karapanagos
Go hard sweetie and good luck.
$55.95
Amanda Knowles
Such a great cause to be supporting x
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Veronica
Get it gurl !
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Alex & Donna Sciacca
Great cause Michelle. Good luck!
$55.95
Marijana Derek-matic
Michelle, I just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are for doing this. Walking on a treadmill for 24 hours to raise money for cancer is such an incredible achievement. ❤️ Your strength, determination and generosity are truly amazing. What a beautiful person you are for putting yourself through such a challenge to help others. You should be so proud of yourself! ❤️👏
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Anonymous
A well worthy cause!
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Elimi
Proud of you my friend ❤️
$55.95
Sandra Richards
Well done Michelle for taking up the challenge and supporting such a worthy cause 👏
$55.95
Cathy Read
You've got this Michelle xx
$55.95
Daniel Ciuffetelli
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$55.95
Taylor Haines-smith
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$55.95
Frank Sergi
You are very thoughtful Michelle, I know you will be Amazing.
$55.95
Elizabeth Goosen
No act of kindness goes unrewarded. God bless you Michelle. Thank you for doing this ❤️🌸
$55.95
Lisa Richards
Queen x
$55.95
Jules
You’re such an incredible person in so many ways. This is absolutely yet another reason why ❤️ Lots of love xx
$55.95
Maria (nonna) Vilardi
Buona fortuna e tutto il mio amore
$55.95
Anonymous
Such a worthy cause!!
$55.95
Mel
Go Michelle, you can do it!!
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Lena Sergi
Your Amasing. Anything you put your mind to you achieve. God Bless You. Love your madrina Lena Sergi
$55.95
Ellie Vilardi
What a great cause, you can do it! Xo
$55.95
Steve Lowe
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$55.95
Anthony Mayo
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$55.95
Summah Ropeti
Go Shelly!! You got this 🩷🩷
$55.95
Anonymous
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
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Anonymous
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$54.75
Sandra Costanzo
Good luck, so proud of what you are doing ♥️
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Teija Zwajgenberg
So proud of you 🩷
$50
John & Cathy Klep
Good luck
$50
Kura Vaomotou
All the best sissy! From us five xx
$34.40
Lisa Richards
Good luck Michelle! An amazing cause x
$34.40
Leila And Allison
You can do anything you set your mind to, even crazy things like this! Go Michelle!
$34.40
Claudia Costanzo
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$34.40
Aunty Cathy
All the best and good luck with it all.
$34.40
Aunty Mimma Vilardi
All the best go girl
$34.40
Toni Cooper
Great work Michelle 🙂
$33.68
Gurpreet Singh
Good luck for good cause....
$28.81
Elise Willows
You’re an absolute champ!! BIG RESPECT for your efforts and the challenge this would have been for you!! Xx
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Riley Horton
So so proud of you Shell!! This is beyond insane!!
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Alexis Mackenzie
Well done Michelle!😁
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Annette Cox
Wonderful effort for a great cause.
$28.81
Kirk
Proud of ya pushing through 24 hours! Great work, great cause!
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Jenny
All the best for the walking!
$28.81
Ash And Jose Tagliarini
What a great effort for a great cause, well done Xx
$28.81
Chloe
You are strong, you are capable and you are going to smash this challenge! Sending love and energetic vibes your way!!
$28.81
Sonya Agnello
This is so awesome! Good luck, you’re gonna smash it!
$28.81
Kylie Howes
Such a worthwhile cause. Well done, and thank you!
$25
Roy & Anne Vilardi
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$25
Emily Ward
Proud of you! You're going to nail this! Love ya xx
$23.81
Aristea
You got this x God bless
$23.81
Mariah (ryry)
Go Shell! Way to make a difference for a great cause!
$17.87
Anonymous
Good luck!
Thanks for helping tackle cancer
$15
Jenny
Well done and great achievement!
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Holly Paul
Amazing effort for a great cause beautiful girl!!
$10
Katie O’rourke
This is so incredible!! Amazing job xx
Very proud in what you are doing.