"Breast cancer exhibition"

By Veronica Leonardo

I’m doing it for cancer!

I’m doing it for cancer!

I’m challenging myself to support Cancer Council in their mission for a cancer free future.

I have been the 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 40!

There is no history of cancer in my family, and I've always been relatively fit and healthy - the diagnosis was a complete shock to me and my loved ones.

It literally rocked our world and life will never be the same since that day. Even during my period of extensive treatment (mastectomy, chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and breast reconstruction), I always wanted to do something positive to give other women hope and inspiration to be positive of a future life after cancer…I sincerely believe this mindset has been a great help to me since my diagnosis.

I also hope to encourage women to stay on top of their health, and have regular self checks. I was self checking in the shower when I felt my lump, I had no symptoms of being unwell otherwise. Please, please, please self check regularly.

This is where the Breast Cancer Exhibition project comes in – and it’s been a labour of love for me.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Karen Jack of InTouch Photography to showcase and celebrate brave women who have received a breast cancer diagnosis.

 

About the Exhibition

This free photographic exhibition (starting on 24th January - 6th February and held at 107 Projects, 107 Redfern Street)  celebrates the choices made and the positivity of life after cancer - giving hope and inspiration to women currently facing their own diagnosis and empower them to champion their treatment choices. The beautiful women in this exhibition have generously shared their stories, giving inspiration to those of us early in our journeys. The models range between 3 years to 28 years in remission of their breast cancer!

Thank you to my Supporters

$2.69k

Offline Donation

$515

Jo Niall

Well done Roni. You should be so proud. 💗 Looking forward to future exhibitions.

$240.12

Alexander Coundouris

Great work for a great cause 👍

$208.80

Zana Garevska

Congratulations on the exhibition!!

$208.80

Nick Rigas

Great effort for a wonderful cause 💪🏻

$200

Veronica Leonardo

$200

Dale Allan

$125.28

Ingrid Bruderlin And Carmen Monosi

Dear Veronica - This is a wonderful initiative and we are so happy to support your amazing work! All our love Ingrid and Carmen

$104.40

Lauren K

Amazing work I can’t wait to come see!!!

$104

Caelyn & Lance

Love you sis!! You are truely an inspiration & one of the strongest women I know

$104

Harry Tsockallos

Amazing work Veronica, very inspirational!

$104

Nadia Ponsonby

An inspiration Veronica!

$104

Gina Sleiman

$104

Fiona Allan

Proud of all your hard work you are doing to help others.

$100

Mahsa Shahidi

Thank you for this amazing & inspiring project. Looking forward to it 💓💓💓

$83.20

Fiona Allan

Strength and blessings for helping others in need

$52.20

Charlotte Snedden

Veronica, you are so incredible - the exhibition is so important.

$52.20

Sonya

Keep up the inspiring work!

$52.20

Anonymous

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Olivia Simpson

$52.20

Anonymous

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Natasa Gadzuric

So proud of you Veronica!

$52.20

Biljana Konjaraki

$52.20

Tina Doueihi

$52.20

Vaughan O'leary

$52.20

Bron Wilkins

Wonderful initiative V. You should be really proud of yourself (for multiple reasons). Honoured to be a part of the Redfern event - looking forward to it!

$52

Tannaz Malayek

$52

Sarah Shinkfield

So inspiring Veronica!

$52

Loreal Pierce

If there’s anyone that can charge though and keep fighting Roni, it’s you. Big love!

$52

Renee Hawkett

What a great initiative Veronica - thanks for sharing this with us

$52

John Christopherson

Hi Veronica, all the best to you and your team for this inspiring initiative. Best wishes John

$50

Diana Leone

A true inspiration and a wonderful initiative. x

$50

Vicky Alexiou

You are amazing!

$26

Becks

Well done Veronica, what an amazing achievement all that you’re doing!! Lots of love Becks x

$26

Catherine Curtis

Incredible and empowering work, Veronica!

$26

Julie Hetherington-field

Great idea Veronica. You are as wonderful as ever.