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Michelle Wilson

Unfortunately everyone has a story about heart disease or cancer or even both!

September 28 - An update to my story below... My dear friend Sarah passed away in the early hours of this morning. A beautiful, inspirational girl with a gorgeous smile that will not be forgotten!

I was seven when my mum was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I remember a pretty tough time while mum had surgery and follow up treatment as well as try and care for me and my younger sister by herself. 

In April last year my good friend and colleague Sarah was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 28 following routine screening. Following surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy things were looking up. Sarah returned to work in September and she began planning her wedding with her wonderful fiancé Jo. In December Sarah started to feel unwell again and went home early. That was the last time we saw Sarah in the office.

Sarah spent the Christmas and New Year break in hospital and in early January was given the devastating news her cancer had returned. Jo and Sarah married a week later before Sarah began treatment. She has endured multiple surgeries, treatments, hospital stays and continues to fight today. She is an amazing woman and an absolute inspiration! 

I recently celebrated my 8th year working at the Heart Foundation and fortunately get to see first hand how the support of everyday Australians can make a real difference in the research funded and services offered by these charities.  

I will be aiming to participate in the Go the Distance 107km ride to help raise much needed funds for these great charities. For those that know me, they will know my karate keeps me reasonably fit but my longest bike ride is a 90 minute RPM class so I am tipping this is going to be a decent challenge. I know my gorgeous friend Sarah will keep me going and I will get there…..eventually :)

Please give generously, every donation counts.

Messages of support

28/10/12Litza ($20.00)I hope it was a great ride, for a great cause, for a great young lady, by a great friend hugs xxx
26/10/12Danielle Grant-Cross ($50.00)Go Girl...gotta love the lycra! Sarah will be beaming down with her lovely smile. Good Luck
26/10/12Katharine ($20.00)Go Michelle! We will all be thinking of you and Sarah on Sunday
23/10/12Joan and Brian Cloudesley ($100.00)On behalf of Sarah we wish you good luck for your ride Mish. sarah would be proud of you.
19/10/12Rebecca Martin ($25.00)Good luck Michelle, thoughts will be with you and for Sarah on the day.
19/10/12Helen Mallamo ($25.00)You are an amazing young woman Michelle, and you were a wonderful friend to Sarah during her cancer journey. We are very proud of you! Best wishes, Helen
19/10/12Lesley Bourne ($20.00)Michelle you are amazing. Sarah will be helping you complete this challenge.
16/10/12jenni ($100.00)What an excellent way to honour Sarah. Good luck.
16/10/12Vanessa Poulsen ($20.00)Thank you for honouring Sarah in this special way Michelle - i'm sure she will be with you for the 107km!
16/10/12Teresa ($20.00)Yay Michelle! A wonderful cause and an amazing way to honour a beautiful and brave friend. Good luck! x
15/10/12Sue Spry ($50.00)Thank you for representing the amazingly brave Sarah. :-)
15/10/12Tav, Tristan and Matty ($250.00)Michelle your amazing! Sarah you will always be our best friend, our sister and forever in our hearts. We luv ya Sarah. Tav, Tristan and Matty.
15/10/12Kylie Philips ($20.00)Wish I could join you on the day but it is not to be. Ride hard and have a blast.
12/10/12Janine Kinsman ($50.00)Good luck Michelle. You are certainly representing a good cause. Sarah was truly a beautiful person and it was a priviledge to work with her.
12/10/12Alicha ($50.00)So proud of you Mish, such a wonderful way to honour Sarah x
08/10/12John Coles ($50.00)Go Michelle! I truly commendable challenge dedicated to an amazingly inspiration person who I felt privileged to know. Ride strong!
06/10/12Kate & Craig ($50.00)All the very best Michelle! We'll be thinking of you and Sarah xxx
05/10/12Deb ($20.00)Good luck!
04/10/12Jacquie Fraser ($10.00)Good luck for your ride. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. As an Aunty of a 3 year old with cancer, I see first hand what a horrible and life changing thing it is. I wish you a safe ride and will be thinking of you, your mum, your beautiful friend Sarah and everybody else that has been touched by this hideous disease
28/09/12Sue Scott ($100.00)Hope you go well. Every little bit helps into much needed research. Cheers, Sue
13/09/12Lana bear and Monkey man ($40.00)Good Luck BE - we love you and are super proud of you! xxx
10/09/12Sarah Hunt ($20.00)Good on you Michelle!
10/09/12Louise ($20.00)Good luck Michelle - great cause and great friend for showing your support xxxx
07/09/12Tanya Cooper ($100.00)The human spirit is such a powerful force. Sarah and Michelle, I will be cheering for you both. Thanks Mish for sharing the story, and inviting us to be a part of a journey that generates both hope and insipiration.
24/07/12Sonya ($50.00)Good luck with finding a bike to ride!!
15/07/12Gill Scott ($50.00)You are amazing Michelle ... yet another challenge for you and for an awesome cause. Your support for Sarah is incredible. Good luck!
13/07/12Britt Johnson ($20.00)Good Luck Michelle! Sending positive vibes and strength to Sarah and yourself. Best wishes xx
12/07/12Shauna Jones Michelle, there would not be a better friend in the world than you to have on one's side in difficult times. Your support of Sarah has been steadfast and Sarah herself is an amazing young woman. xo Shauna
08/07/12Sarah Belosevic ($100.00)Thank you Michelle for making my story your focus of your mission! Go Michelle - You the man!
06/07/12Phoebe ($50.00)What a great way to support a good friend. Sarah is an inspiration to us all. Good luck Michelle with the race and the fundraising!
06/07/12Tara Henderson ($20.00)Go Michelle!
05/07/12Chris Jones ($20.00)Sarah is an inspiration to us all. Good luck with the challenge Michelle & God Bless!
05/07/12Bill C ($50.00)Way to go Michell!
04/07/12Emma G ($20.00)Good Luck Michelle!
04/07/12Denise Dean & Christopher Sheedy ($50.00)All the best Michelle - huge challenge & we have no doubt you will successful!!!!
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