New England School of swordsmanship inc

19 for 19 2025

We are fundraising for Anya’s Wish.

 

On Sunday 15 October, we are taking on a challenge in memory of Anya Zuber.

Anya was just 13 when she was diagnosed with high-grade metastatic osteosarcoma – an aggressive and life-threatening bone cancer. Anya sadly lost her very brave six-year battle with this awful disease last year, aged 19.

In honour of the 19 precious years that Anya lived for, we are taking on a 19 for 19 Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Institute.

Anya’s Wish was for her body and experience with the disease be focussed on the ongoing research to end childhood cancer, particularly sarcoma.

Children’s Cancer Institute is the only medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to cure childhood cancer and pioneer safer treatments for children – that’s why I’m taking on a challenge in her memory.

Please sponsor our team today and help provide better outcomes for generations to come.

THANK YOU!

 

Team Updates

Gearing up!

Friday 10th
So after speaking with Elizabeth we’ve been given the go ahead to wear our protective gear while doing this challenge! While it may not seem like much, between masks, jackets, vambraces, and breeches, the gear gets hot and heavy! With this in mind we will adjust to the conditions of the day, maybe carrying jackets or an equivalent weight to keep safety in mind and to avoid heat stroke or similar risks.
Not all of our members are fully kitted out, but those of us who can will.
So on the track look for someone dressed like this (minus the sword)

Thank you to our Sponsors

$106

Anonymous

$59

Allana Sliwinski

$54

Nessie Inc

$54

Jon Clay

$54

Lynda Taylor

Go you good thing Ash

$54

Jon Clay

Hell yeah! Good work Ash!

$23

Ash Taylor

$20

Kelli Taylor

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