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Louie Black

86K for a Cure 2024

Help me reach my goal of $5,000

Lucy's Light

I am conquering 86km in honour of my Friend Lucy Galvin

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Support me to help kids with cancer, like my friend Lucy

Exactly 2 years ago, in March 2022, my friend Lucy Galvin, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of childhood bone cancer.  At diagnosis, she was given a 30% chance of surviving the next 5 years.  Thankfully, Lucy’s survival rate has improved slightly since diagnosis and she responded well to treatment, achieving remission in October 2023.

During March, I will be raising money in honour of Lucy’s resilience, bravery and the little friends that she has lost along the way. 

This is a fundraising event that actually saves individual lives.  Lucy is one of the participants in the ZERO cancer program.  During the program, Lucy’s tumour was put through its paces in the lab, right here in Sydney, just metres from her hospital room - where her tumour was grown, tested and treated with different drugs. 

During this process, the scientists identified one particular drug which has the potential to prevent Lucy from relapsing and she was given this treatment during 2023.

This type of individual tumour analysis and testing is not widely available in other countries yet. Lucy is incredibly lucky to be in Australia!

Lucy is 1 of 86 children who are diagnosed with cancer, in Australia, each month. That’s:

• 86 families who are thrown into the chaos and anxiety of oncology. 

• 86 families torn apart during lengthy hospital stays. 

• 86 families who suddenly lose one or both of their incomes. 

• 86 families living with the daily load of uncertainty.

• 86 sets of siblings who are suffering too.

And sadly, the worst is yet to come for some of those families:

• 12 of those 86 children will die.

Lucy has experienced more trauma than most adults will ever see.

She spent most of 2022 in hospital, too sick to leave her bed, and 2023 was equally as traumatic.

Her little body has been pushed to the brink of failure, but somehow, she is still here.

Lucy has seen families leave hospital for the last time, going home to spend whatever time they have left together.  She has had children pass away in the room next door.

She has heard the Code Blue announcements. She has heard parents sobbing.  She has seen doctors sprinting down the hallways.  She has seen nurses with trembling hands, as they continue their shift.

She has heard the frightened whispers of a new diagnosis.  She has heard parents crying quietly in the night. She has seen children vomiting until they fall asleep from exhaustion. She has heard children begging to go home.

She has had chemo-induced seizures.  She has been on life-saving oxygen support.  She has had blood infections, COVID and pneumonia. And she has been in ICU.

But there is hope for Lucy and our future warriors.  The research is working.  The science is working.  And, the medicine is working.

Thanks to the Children’s Cancer Institute, and the generosity of strangers, Australia is getting very close to curing childhood cancers.

It’s not if… it’s when.

Please support my efforts to save more children like Lucy🎗️ I am taking part in 86K for a Cure to help find a cure for childhood cancer.

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Reach My Goal

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$5,236

My Goal

$5,000

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Top Donors

1 Australian Property Finance - Daniel Gilbert donated $200

2 Louie Black donated $160

3 Gary Pittard donated $158

My Legacy

I’ve raised $22,487 over 2 years to help cure childhood cancer!

My Achievements

My Updates

Elsie’s Raffle

Friday 29th Mar
The lucky winner will take home the following items, all generously donated & awesome! Pretty On Point Designs - Gorgeous hot pink zipper Salon Nineteen - Kid’s hair cut Dainty Dulce - Custom designed hair pieces Hunter Floral Boutique - Sophisticated kids jewellery by Lauren Hinkley KySienn Dance Hair Accessories - $50 voucher The Bubbly Balloon Lab - WOW balloon stack, very pretty & impressive…this will be a surprise item!

Circus tickets raffle

Tuesday 5th Mar
Australia’s oldest circus, Stardust is in town. They generously donated a family pass for me to raffle off. I sold lots of tickets & raised over $500 for my team ‘Lucy’s Light.’ Thanks everyone, Love Louie

Thank you to my Sponsors

$42.20

Janelle Buckingham

Super proud of you Louie, keep up the great work 🏆

$106

Karen, Luke, Ruby Parsons

We hope every dollor helps and sending good vibes and healing to all - The Parsons x

$21.10

Haidee Russell

$42.20

Nat Moore

Well done Elsie

$20

Kirstin

Elsie's raffle

$62.70

Carol Burgmann

So kind. Xx

$63.30

Sandhika Tickell

$102

Monica Polks

So proud to be teaching you, Louie. Love your big heart! Praying for your brave friend. Love Mrs Polks (and family)

$110.78

Kirsty Rae

$42.20

Donna Burgess

You are amazing Louie!

$41

Helen Hauville

Well done Louie xx

$10

Louise Anderson

Elsie's raffle (to even out with bottles for Louie). Well done Louie and Elsie, such generous hearts. Big love to Lucy

$21.10

Christine Carey

Elsie’s raffle. 5 tickets

$21.10

Samantha Morgan

Elsie’s Raffle

$20.90

Katie Stout

Elsie’s raffle - 5 tickets for Ava Stout Great job Elsie and Louie (and Lorna). Beautiful family 😍😍

$21

Kirrily Cook

Elsie’s Raffle - 5 tickets - Kirrily Cook Awesome work guys xx

$110.78

Sarah & Skylah Bassett

$20.90

Jamie

Elsies Raffle, 5 tickets - Jamie Bell Awesome friends xx

$10

Shylie Simpson

Elsie’s raffle 1 ticket in Henri name 1 ticket in Harlow

$20

Jess Welsh

Elsie Raffle Tickets x 5 Entries Ivy May Lyall

$21

Amber Tanks

Elsie’s raffle 💜 5 Great work xx

$42.20

The Peats

Elsie’s Raffle

$63.30

Jill Mcdonald

Elsie’s Raffle - 15 tickets ($20/5 tickets) 5 x Polly Wither 5 x Ivy McDonald 5 x Alice McDonald

$21

Bev Longmate

Elsie’s raffle

$42.20

Louise Norris

Elsie's raffle x

$52.50

Glenn Blackmore

$21

Jessica Lloyd

$51

Laura Sneddon

$63.30

Michael Flynn

$63.30

Brendan Craft

$63.30

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$63.30

Brian Boyle

Go Louie!! Well done.

$158.25

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$158.25

Gary Pittard

Thinking of you Lucy.

$20

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$20

Doreen Whitehead

From Nana’s friend xx

$42.20

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$42.20

Mima And Michael

Well done LB! Inspirational xx

$20

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$20

Ben & Sue Harris

Thankyou Louie for being the little champion that you are 👏🏻 Lucy is very lucky to have you as her special friend x

$160

Louie Black

Cash for Cans

$160

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$26.38

Pedemonts Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$26.38

Kelly Adamthwaite

$11

Bodhi Robins

Well done Louie from bodhi

$20

Rachel Bourke

Louie Lolli jar

$10.45

Louie Paget

Louie’s Lolly Jar!

$21.10

Henley Hodge

Awesome work Louie

$21

Celia Cass

Louie's lolly jar 78-80

$10.55

Lauren Simmons

Louie’s lollie jar Love Jag and Tilly xo

$10.55

Brittany Norris

$10

Chloe Brumby

Louie’s lollie jar.

$10.45

Beth Lotoaniu

Louie's Lolly Jar - Lotoaniu

$10

Richardson’s

Louie’s lolly jar

$6.33

Anonymous

Louie’s lolly jar

$6.33

Tegan Cox

Lollie jar 15/16/22

$20

Clark Family

Louie's Lolly Jar

$42.20

Audrey & Hazel Sweeny

Louie’s lolly jar

$10

Reeve And Elle Palmowski

Louie’s lolly jar

$10.55

Caitlin Bennett

Louies lolly jar Numbers 24, 4, 14, 2 & 34

$63.30

Estelle & Thomas Cox

Lolly jar x5

$10.55

Sarah Wild

Louie's Lolly Jar Sarah Wild 3, 38, 7, 1, 5 Thank you xx

$50

Bec Musca

Louie’s Lolly Jar 21,23,8,13,81

$21.10

Mrs B

Fabulous work, Louie!

$40

Blade Constable

Congrats Louie on all your hard work raising money.

$27

Renae Gall

$63.30

Paul Stevens

Great work Louie very proud of all the hard work and dedication !

$110.78

Craig Alchin

Great work Louie, supporting a great cause 👏🏻

$109.72

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$109.72

Shane Davey

Go Louie! Champion effort!

$158.25

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$158.25

Mitch Smith

Well done young fella say hi to dad for me.

$60

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$60

Louie Black

Cash for Cans

$100

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$100

Jan Jacobson

$15

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$15

Mick Dugga

$110.78

Brickworks Match

We’re proud to support your challenge to help kids with cancer.

$110.78

Brad Clulow

Hopefully together we can save lives 🫶

$21

Jo & Glin

Well done Louie, all the best with your fundraising! Jo & Glin

$40

Harv, Belle And Lenny

Go for it Louie. We are cheering you on.

$42.20

Nat Moore

Champion Louie!

$63.30

Rob Neal

$200

Australian Property Finance - Daniel Gilbert

Go Louie, amazing effort!!! ⭐️

$52.75

Cheryl Holland

Circus entry + donation. Keep up the great work!

$21.10

Kristy Retallick

Amazing job, well done! Circus - Kristy

$158.25

Majestic Ink- Mel Carrall

Breaks my heart to see this wishing u well 💔

$21.10

Kim Edwards

Circus entry , well done xx

$10

Cathy Pobje

Circus cathy pobje $10 Well done young man.

$21.10

Pamela Stokes

Circus entry

$21.10

Amber Gallagher

Circus Raffle

$21

Eliza Chivers

Circus entry

$21.10

Lisa Hamilton

Awesome Louie What an amazing young fella you are ⭐️⭐️⭐️

$10.55

Anonymous

Circus entry, Janine Kinney

$10.55

Anonymous

Circus Giveaway

$21.10

Kasie Standen

Circus Kasie Standen. 🤹

$40

Michelle Marinan

Circus Entry Michelle Marinan

$21

Rebecca Folkes

🎪 Stardust! Keep up your amazing fundraising efforts Louie.💙

$42.20

Donna Y

$11.55

Cassie

Circus 🎪 Great work Louie 👏

$5.28

Vivienne Reading

Circus Entry - Vivienne Reading

$21.10

Jess Beattie

Circus Entry Jess Beattie Great Job Louie

$20

Libby

Circus entry - Libby

$21

Rachel Vale

Circus Entry

$63.30

Hype Dance Hv

$26.13

Elizabeth Le Claire

Circus- Liz & Josie

$21.10

Rachel

Circus tickets! Great initiative Louie, you're quite the kid!

$21

Yvonne &mike Spiller

Circus

$6

Carla Walker

Circus entry

$105.50

Sarah Bouquet

Go Louie!

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Our Team

Aimee Marsh

Raised so far:

$2,500.59

Alexandra Deppe

Alexandra Demetriadis

Alice Lama

Raised so far:

$700.16

Andrea Candy

Raised so far:

$1,739.44

Angelina Hawi

Raised so far:

$1,217.17

Archana Giri

Raised so far:

$1,804.93

Audrey Warhurst

Raised so far:

$1,214.20

Audrey Lenain

Raised so far:

$611.60

BOUNCE REHAB

Raised so far:

$202.00

Brenden Murrell

Raised so far:

$278.72

Brodie Cross

Raised so far:

$261.86

Charissa Hanrahan

Raised so far:

$15,130.79

Claire Dumez

Raised so far:

$41.00

Craig Porter

Raised so far:

$1,242.75

Daryl Willoughby

Debbie Kellehear

Raised so far:

$1,206.35

Debbie Rodrigues

Raised so far:

$319.28

Franm Lank

Gavin Mc Kevitt

Raised so far:

$253.20

Gina Grimaldi

Raised so far:

$109.40

Izabel Wisniowski

Raised so far:

$422.01

Jemima Pope-Brien

Raised so far:

$405.83

Jenna Shirley

Raised so far:

$121.30

Jeong Ah Kim

Raised so far:

$91.80

Jodie Gibson

Raised so far:

$428.63

Karen Daniel

Raised so far:

$399.78

Karen Wong

Raised so far:

$86.00

Kate Miller

Raised so far:

$3,027.75

Kate Chisnall

Raised so far:

$646.80

Kate Grainger

Lance Sturtzel

Raised so far:

$714.94

Lara Steel

Raised so far:

$283.76

Laura Martiniello

Raised so far:

$1,023.24

Laurae Bailey

Raised so far:

$536.47

Lauree Enright

Raised so far:

$791.87

Lauren Poulos

Raised so far:

$2,021.93

Lindy Twyford

Raised so far:

$947.96

Lorna King

Raised so far:

$679.36

Louie Black

Raised so far:

$5,235.72

Lucy Fenton

Raised so far:

$752.86

Michael Barry

Raised so far:

$2,908.16

Michael Killiner

Raised so far:

$1,197.91

Michelle Witt

Raised so far:

$280.63

Milla Ratcliffe

Raised so far:

$257.88

Nadia Menzies

Raised so far:

$2,315.54

Nick Jenkins

Raised so far:

$652.00

Nicola Press

Norma Welsh

Raised so far:

$690.20

Patrick Galvin

Raised so far:

$483.65

Rebecca Roubin

Raised so far:

$600.78

Sally-Anne Shea

Raised so far:

$202.00

Sarah Galvin (C)

Raised so far:

$17,911.05

Sarah Bouquet

Raised so far:

$4,001.51

Sharon Watson

Raised so far:

$100.77

Steph Kelly

Raised so far:

$2,283.19

Susan Gopperth

Raised so far:

$355.60

Tessa Goodman

Raised so far:

$1,001.96

Tong Tong Xiang

Tracey Withers

Raised so far:

$2,016.47

Tracy Riveros

Raised so far:

$4,163.65

Victoria Galea

Victoria Goodall

Raised so far:

$745.40

Yogi Kumar

Raised so far:

$360.00

I am conquering 86km for Lucy Galvin to help find a cure for childhood cancer