I've created this page in memory of a loved one.
Hi,
On the 26th of August 2024, our beautiful mum was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive and devastating brain cancer. Her journey began immediately with a 7-hour craniotomy brain surgery, where surgeons did everything they could to remove her tumour. From that moment on, she fought with everything she had.
Mum battled for 17 months, right through until the 25th of January 2026, driven by one powerful wish; to live, and to stay with her children for as long as possible.
During this time, she endured 54 rounds of radiation, 15 rounds of chemotherapy, 75 hyperbaric oxygen therapies, PEMF therapy, hundreds of natural therapy tablets, and over 100 physical therapy sessions as she worked tirelessly to regain her mobility. She fought so hard through every setback, pushing herself again and again because she wanted her life back.
We explored every option available to us, spending thousands of dollars in the hope of buying more time, more memories, and more moments together.
She fought to the very end.
GBM slowly took so much from her, her independence, which she valued deeply, her ability to walk, her sense of humour, and eventually even her beautiful smile. Watching this disease steal pieces of the person we loved was heartbreaking beyond words. Life will never be the same without her.
What makes this even harder to accept is that standard treatments for brain cancer have barely changed in over 20 years. Families like ours are left clinging to hope while facing a disease with limited options and devastating outcomes.
We are fundraising in Mum’s honour to support Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, whose vital work helps fund world-class research into better treatments, longer survival, and ultimately a cure. If sharing Mum’s story can help another family have more time together, then her fight continues through this.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps move research forward.
This is for our mum.
And for every family who deserves more time, more options, and more hope.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🤍
Thank you to my Sponsors
$211
Anonymous
$106.12
Nicholas & Katerina Tsiakiris
$106.12
Soula Vasiliadis And Family
My thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. ❤️
$106.12
Smart Talking Speech Pathology
Kathy was such a lovely person. She was a joy to be around & showed real interest in everyone she interacted with. She loved her family so much & we are so sad for their loss. We will miss her smile, laugh & her genuine interest in everyone The Smart Talking Team
$106.12
Ayah H
$106.12
Hopscotch Occupational Therapy Services
It was a privledge to know and work with Kathy. Kathy brought joy, laughter and care to everyone she worked with. The office will not be the same without her. We are all thinking of your family during this difficult time x
$106.12
Alexander Christopoulos And Steph Tseregounis
$70
Zen Aliaj & Fil Marinelli
It’s our small way of sending love, strength, and hope her way.
$70
Angela Ayvaz
Grateful to have known her, even though it wasn’t for long. She welcomed me into her family with such warmth and kindness, and that will always stay with me. Sending my love and deepest sympathies to her family during this difficult time ❤️❤️
$54.12
Zac Adams
I’m truly sorry for the lose of a great mother you had and is deeply wishing the best for you and your family
$54.12
Katrina Simpson
With love and blessings to you and your family.
$54.12
Jerome
$54.12
Faye Markopoulos
$40
Nikolas
$27.81
Anonymous
$22.58
Steven Anagianis
$20
Mimi Guan
$17.16
We wholeheartedly support all important research required to move closer to finding a cure.