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BRCA Fit - Bec and Susie running the half marathon

By Rebecca Palmer Join Me

I'm fundraising for Inherited Cancers Australia

Feb 2023 saw my life change forever when I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast cancer, a highly aggressive type of Breast Cancer, with limited treatment options that affects approx 15% of Breast Cancer diagnosis.  What followed was 12 months of gruelling chemo, multiple surgeries and a discovery that I was carrying a genetic mutation that was the cause of my cancer.  

I have no family history of cancer, so finding out that my cancer was a result of a genetic mutation was a huge shock.  Finding accurate and relevant information became critical in making decisions.   This is when I was introduced to the team at Inherited Cancers for support and information.  As I moved through my treatment and into recovery I've continued to work closely with them to raise awareness of the work (you can find my story on the website).  As a small charity they rely heavily on donations.  The work they do is invaluable in raising awareness, providing tangible support to those facing life changing decisions and advocating and lobbying governments to provide more funding to support inherited cancers. 

I've moved through my cancer treatment and am very much finding my new normal with a "No Evidence of Disease" status.  A huge part of my recovery has been rebuilding my strength and fitness.  To help with the motivation to 'rebuild' Susie and I have both signed up to run the Sydney Half Marathon in May.  Training is underway, but I can see the huge impact the last 2 years has had on my body, with my overall fitness and strength being seriously diminished.  This run is not about any times, its just about finishing and proving that my body really can do anything.  

Appreciate any donations, large or small!  



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We did it!

Monday 5th May
On what was a stunning Sydney Sunday, Susie and I headed to the start line in the biggest Sydney Half we’ve ever been part of (25000 people took part).  TBH I wasn’t feeling overly confident and even picking up the race bids the day before I had shed a tear, this wasn’t just going to be about physically achieving something, I knew mentally this was going to be tough.
We set off at a slow pace and I was struggling to find a rhythm, my first few km splits were all over the place.  Around 4km I found a rhythm and felt ok, but by 9k it was physically a struggle.  I knew I needed a different strategy, so started to run 1k walk 100m.   This would keep my average pace where it needed to be to get a sub 3hr time.  It was working until around 17k and this is when I knew I had to dig deep mentally and physically.   I told myself that I’d sat in a chemo chair for longer that this run was, I knew it would all be over within an hr and I just had to put one foot in front the other.  As we reached the 20km marker I knew I’d cross that finish line, I upped the pace as much as my legs would allow, the tears started to flow as we entered the last 100m  and we crossed the finish line in 2:59! 
Thanks for all the support, this one was special, and this was a big FU from me to Cancer ❤️

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

Sarah Griggs

Given your tenacity and determination, I'm confident you will finish this sucker!

$106.12

Felicia

Proud to support your run for inherited cancer awareness. Wishing you the best of luck on race day!

$106.12

Dad

Here’s wishing you all the very best for your forthcoming Half Marathon

$106.12

Caroline Borcherds

From Niki. So proud of you for doing this. You are such a warrior and an inspiration Bec x

$106.12

Nicola Dowe

$106.12

Mum & John

Good luck to you both, amazing effort, remember every step counts towards finding a cure. Will be thinking of you from afar.

$106.12

Neil Anderson

$106.12

Soph

Congrats Becs & Sus, amazing achievement!!

$106.12

Lena Lepojevic

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Jeanette

Good luck Bec & Susie with the training & run. Your strength & resilience will get you through x

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Cass K

Your resilience never fails to amaze me Bec, and how much you personally do to support others on this excruciating journey. If you can smash cancer you can smash this half marathon! Go girl

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Kassie

you re a legend, Bec!

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Jeff Clark

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Anonymous

Best of luck Bec! Very inspiring

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Luke Madden

Keep running Bec!! great job raising money for a great cause.

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Teresa Tjia

Good luck with the training and run!

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Jo Maggs

Smash it Bec and Susie!! Good luck!!

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Elisa Berg

All power to you Bec! Enjoy the ride :)

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Shadia Galal

You're an inspiration - good luck on race day!

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Debra Ansell

Love those smiles Bec and Susie xx

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Moumita Dhar

No matter the limitations you face, you absolutely have the power to achieve the goal you've set your mind to. Wishing you more power and continued success!

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Julie Thai-saunders

So inspiring, good luck Bec!

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David A

Great cause x

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Ellstree

What an incredible feat. Amazing work!!!

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Anonymous

You’re an inspiration Bec! Keep at it 💖

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Mary Robertson

I think you're a true inspiration to us all Bec. Congratulations to you and Susie on completing the half marathon and well done for raising so much for such a great cause.

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Rachel Bastiaenen

Congratulations Bec and Susie amazing work! Rachel, Nav and Iyla Xx

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Lindsay Cohen

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Jimmy Whitbread

Congrats both!

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Lauren Yates

You can do it! Great cause and good luck Bec x

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Emma Xavier

Fantastic effort Bec and Sus!!

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Dafina Liapis

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Maddy, Jack, Daphne And Avery

Such an amazing triumph. We are so proud of you and in awe of all you've overcome and achieved. Loads of love from all of us xxx

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Eva Peng