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My target 250 kms
I’m Going The Distance to help patients with cancer at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
For the month of August I’m taking part in the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Go The Distance challenge, to help raise money for this remarkable facility in Camperdown, NSW.
Earlier this year I had a run in with cancer. I’m one of the lucky ones who had the surgery at lightning speed after something was found at my regular screening. I had the badness successfully removed from my breast, then zapped the heck out of my boob with 5 weeks of radiotherapy. The impact of my journey has been quite profound on me. I am so incredibly grateful for the amazing care and support I’ve received from the remarkable team at Lifehouse. I want to give something back. Whilst it’ll only be a small contribution, every little helps with running this phenomenal facility and supporting excellent care and research.
The Go The Distance challenge acknowledges the vast geographical area and distance that folks travel to Lifehouse to receive their treatment and care. I live very close to Lifehouse and each day of my 5 week radiotherapy treatment I’d make the 5km round trip with my partner on foot. Being able to walk, often at a slower pace than my usual pavement speed, was important to my mental and physical health and something I was determined to do, come rain or shine. We’d often comment on our trundle about how fortunate we are to be able to walk to my treatment at such an amazing facility. I’d overhear others at Lifehouse talk about coming across town on a couple of buses or even from regional areas. It’s a tough enough journey, never mind having to contend with a daily commute, reliant on public transport or staying in a hotel, away from home and the support of family and friends.
For this challenge I’ll be swapping my walking shoes for my little push bike (Kitty) and she’ll be my companion. I’m aiming to cycle 250km and raise $500. I want to do more, but I have to be realistic with juggling a full time job and not being 100%.
I’ve arrived at these numbers from:
5 km round trip walked every day of my radiotherapy treatment = 125km. I can cycle more given my regular commute to work distance, so I’m being bold and doubling it.
250 km is the target for my challenge, so let’s double that for the amount I’m hoping to raise, $500!
I’m not at peak fitness, still returning to full strength after my treatment, my boob is still a little plump and doesn’t like to wobble like it used to and I’m slow to recover from a recent bout of Covid. Nonetheless I’m committed to doing something, to help others.
I’ve always felt uncomfortable asking folks to sponsor me, as supportive as a sponsor as I try to be for others. It feels awkwardly self indulgent, but this challenge somehow feels a bit closer to home.
The world is getting more expensive, but if you can afford to and would like to, I’d be very grateful of your support. Cancer isn’t going to beat itself, only we can help beat it and support those going through what is a very unsettling time in a high quality care facility.
Thank you x
My Achievements
Completed sign up
Shared on social
First donation
Self donation
Completed 50kms
Distance Goal Reached
My Updates
Go the distance and beyond....
Tuesday 16th Aug
At the time of signing up to this challenge 250km felt like a stretch with my fitness and the year I've had. It also felt realistic to not let my sponsors down. I'm so motivated by my cheer squads encouragement and donations that I feel I can give some more to help an amazing cause. If I make it great, if I don't then I tried and achieved what I set out to do, smashing my distance and fundraising target on the way. This extra 250km is the cherry on the top to try and raise more funds.
Thank you so much to all who have supported and sponsored me on this challenge, named or anonymous. It means an awful lot. There is still time to give, if you can.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$158.25
Formosa Hair Studio
$130
Dad And Mary
Go like the wind! We're proud of you. Keep up the good work.
$130
Nine Links Foundation
$125
Jayne And Chris Woodroffe
Go for it and get pedalling sis!
$105.50
Gareth Jenkins
I know no matter how tyre-d you get, you'll push(bike) through for such a great cause!
$105.50
Anonymous
Always inspiring and chipper! Love you x
$105.50
Sue Wass
You go girl!! We are with you 100% Sue & Layla xxx
$105.50
Wayne Scanlan
Go Kimmy DJ
$105.50
Lisa Murray
Go Kim! You are so inspiring. I’m in awe. Lisa x
$105.50
Peamie Norrolds
Remember when we used to take the mick out of smithy for cycling……………… your cause is much more worthwhile well done and keep it up
$105.50
Rebecca Want
Dear Kim, wishing you well with everything that you do, including this 'Go the Distance' challenge which I hear that you are enjoying.
$105.50
Nine Links Foundation
$100
Sasha Baroni
Go Kim!
$100
Ray Ward
$100
Dean
Nice one little sis. Massive hugs.
$98
Kim Sherwin
$98
Match Donation
$81.35
Jamie, Em, & Robyn
We’re wheelie proud of you
$69.63
Ray Ward
Let's get you to $3000!
$52.75
Hollie Moreno
❤️❤️
$52.75
Kate Nebauer
You are a marvel, thanks for sharing your story and your wonderful positivity ❤️
$52.75
Robert Di Cosmo
Smash those hills like you smash your goals!
$52.75
Kate Bunker
You are most truly awesome, and i am loving your cycle/library posts x
$52.75
Nine Links Foundation
$52.75
Lisa G
Well done to tou. Such a good cause Kim!
$52.75
Jenn Martin
Very inspiring and thank you for the reminder to go get screened <3
$52.75
Match Donation
$52.75
Stewart Bird
On ya Kim!
$52.75
Match Donation
$52.75
Ellen, Teddy And Augie X
Amazing work lady, have love love loved seeing you achieve this xx
$52.75
Match Donation
$52.75
Esther Wheeler
Love ya!
$52.75
Mary Casey
Go Kim!!
$52.75
Ayrley Strewe
You said boob. Twice.
$52.75
Shobs
What an inspirational pedal pusher!
$52.75
Nine Links Foundation
$50
Heather Elizabeth Davis
$50
Caja Hills
Good luck with your challenge Kimmie! You can do it . Best , Caja
$44
Anonymous
$36.93
Bev And Gordon Clayton
Best of luck From Bev and Gordon X
$31.65
Sarah Dundon
$30
Anonymous
$26.38
Lisa Wheeldon
What an amazing achievement! Well done mate!❤🚲
$26.38
Emma Simpson
Smashing it Kim! Keep going x
$26.38
Nine Links Foundation
$26.38
Kurt Tinnock
$26.38
Rubi
$26.38
Adrian Pua
Yay Kim, well done!
$26.38
The Brewers
We have enjoyed watching your journey this month!! Well done xx
$26.38
Nemesia
A great human doing great things! Well done. Big ❤️ from all of your friends on Brompton St x
$26.38
Mel
Go gurl!
$26.38
Daniel
Awesome!!
$26.38
Natasha Ianni
Well done Ms Kim!!!
$26.38
Match Donation
$26.38
Liv
$26.38
Matched Donation
$26.38
Anonymous
$26.38
Cashyf1962
Go Kim Sherwin!
$26.38
Charlie Callear
Go for it and enjoy the challenge, love you lots
$26.38
Carole Dent
What an effort Kim! I wish you every success xx
$26.38
Rubaiyat Howlader
$26.38
Nine Links Foundation
$26.38
George Woodroffe
Great effort! Very proud of you x
$26.38
Anonymous
Go Kim! Keep being awesome and thanks for being the inspirator for all of us. :)
$26.38
Dee Jones
Go Kim! Such a great cause, you continue to be an inspiration.
$26.38
Anonymous
Go Kim, you got this!
$26.38
Anonymous
Well done you.
$25
Suzana Najdovski
A truly worthwhile cause Kim. I’m so proud of you!
$10.55
Louize
$10.55
You are the best Kim, always stay positive. Thank you for being such a beautiful person in my world.