Every step
matters this
Men’s Health Week.
Hopeful PC Steps
In 2022 my partner Rob, then 63yo, unusually went to see a GP (albeit for a suspected kidney stone). Within a week we knew that the actual cause of his back pain and traces of blood in his urine, was Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Surgery was not an option.
Rob has had intensive radiation therapy and takes hormones daily. He has benefited from trial treatment, which has successfully slowed any cancer spread. So, while incurable, Rob's condition is proving to be very manageable. There are considerable side effects from the hormones but the disease hasn't interfered too much with Rob's life.
Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1 in 5 men are likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
This Men’s Health Week, I’m pledging to walk 42km and hope your donations will not only keep me accountable, but help fund new research to detect and defeat prostate cancer.
More importantly, please get screened, or tell the men in your life, to prevent becoming another statistic.
My Updates
Double impact
Thursday 12th Jun Today's donations from Eileen, Lesley and Kathleen grew by $100 thanks to Tyrepower's pledge to double each Walk For Him donation.
National Leaderboard
Wednesday 11th Jun
Portsea beach shacks
Wednesday 11th Jun
Thanks Anonymous
Tuesday 10th Jun Julie Hartnett take a bow!
5km in the bank
Monday 9th Jun Took the very big block on today's debut walk. Mercifully the rain stopped for the occasion and it was surprisingly invigorating. Rob tagged along in his plastic poncho. The podcast was about kickass Gen X women. ShareThank you to my sponsors
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Janet Pearce
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Katrina Mellon
You are an inspiration!! xo
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Tracy Middleton
Totally with you in this inspiring challenge . 💙
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Alex
Such an amazing cause, love you both! 💗💗 xox
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Meron Scott
Nadine - you are amazing!
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John & Dee Silvester
Those boots were made for walking! Go girl you can do it!
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Kathleen Burke
You go, girl!! Xo
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Lesley Rosochodski
Hope this helps Nadine! X Lesley
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Eileen Keane
$43.60
Carol Gray
Doing a great thing Nadine.
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Jodie Ritchie
Great work Nadine. Would loved to have joined you on a walk but I am making my way around the Greek Islands!!
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Linda Gittos
In memory of Shepo
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Kim Hartnett
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Helen D'Elia
Every dollar helps. Good on you..
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Steven D'Elia
Wonderful work, great cause.
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Joanne Ling
Go Nads xx
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Josie Arena Graham
Hey babe . Great work . Hi five to Rob and his strength. Because my father in law died of this , I got Geoff checked very early . He has the tiny bit of cancer in his prostate. It hasn't moved , low PSA . But his Prostate has enlarged alot that he pees alot night and day . He has 6 monthly urologist visits. Well done 👏
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Sandra
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Mary Moo
A dollar for every year from Adam and Mary x
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Belinda Sullivan
I know you can achieve your goal one step at a time.
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Bernadette Thorsen
well done
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Ann Stevens
Put on 80’s tunes and listen while you walk!
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Chris Yeend
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Clare Shannon
You got this Nadine! I hope Rob is well and you nail it. FK cancer.xx
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Carolyn D’Monte
Well done, what an amazing effort!
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Facebook Donation
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Gaye Pereira-Jackson
Hope all goes well with Rob
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Carolyn Gregory
Go Nads ❤️
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Sarah Campbell
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Anonymous
Keep doing what you’re doing handsome dude
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Paul Holland
$50.86
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Eileen Burke
$62
Kelly Clune
Good on you Nadine and best wishes to Rob.
Well done 🌻