I'm taking part in River's Race to raise funds for Children's Cancer Institute
River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.
River was an exceptional kid who should have had the chance to grow up and live a big and beautiful life. Devastatingly, River was diagnosed with DMG and passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis on his 8th birthday.
DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months.
While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG/DIPG.
Please share River’s story and DONATE today!
My Updates
Corrigans/Cunninghams & Watkins cousins comin' together
Sunday 2nd Aug One year on from Rivers life being cut short, the pain is still raw & real! The resolve to do something, anything to help others is why I'm running!! Rivers Race is the perfect way to bring attention & dollars to finding a cure for this hideous brain cancer. My run will be more of a Cliff Young shuffle but with Kylie Minogue singing in my ear along with Rivers chatter cheering me on there will be joy while reflecting on the difference we can all make. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$28.81
Macca
$106.75
Jonkman
shuffle well !
$216.50
Lesley French
Go wonderful Keena!! We are with you and holding you in love. Lesley and Jane
$106.75
Jayne Potts
Run Forest Run 😘
$216.50
Chamier Family
Go Karina! We’ll be thinking of you and everyone on the 20th. X
$106.75
Paul C
XOX
$25.86
Madelaine Stroot
$50
Rebecca Holman
$50
Rhys Fildes
$23.81
Alex Parsons
$55.95
Ben Hughes
$55.95
Jacob Pay
$200
Carson And Sara
Thx Neen, Carson and Sara
$50
Mason Eldridge
Incredible job!
$55.95
Harrison Potts
$50
Patrick Ferber
$23.81
Jules Stroot
$55.95
Lisa Burrows
Kylie minogue will sing you through, your run will be brilliant. In loving memory of River x
$106.75
Michael Cunningham
$500
Go for it Karina!