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Belinda Dorresteyn

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Here we go again

Last year, I shared part of my journey,  swallowing a single capsule of radioactive iodine and spending four days alone behind a door marked with a yellow nuclear sign.

What I didn’t expect was that twelve months later, I would be doing it again.

Another round of RAI. Another capsule. Another moment of watching the medical team keep their distance as I became “radioactive” once more. There’s something confronting about knowing the treatment meant to heal you also requires isolation from the world.

This time felt different. I knew what was coming, the silence, the separation, the stillness. But knowing doesn’t necessarily make it easier. It just makes you braver in a quieter way.

Cancer has a way of teaching patience you never asked for. It tests your resilience, your mindset, and your ability to sit with uncertainty. A second round of treatment wasn’t part of the plan, but it was part of the path.

Once again, I leaned on the incredible support and resources provided by the Cancer Council. From practical information to emotional support, their presence makes an isolating experience feel less lonely.

If you’ve supported me before, thank you. If you’re able to contribute to my fundraiser now, it truly means more than I can say. Every donation helps fund research, support services, and guidance for people walking this road, sometimes more than once.

Healing isn’t always linear. But neither is strength. 💛

Here we go again

Last year, I shared part of my journey,  swallowing a single capsule of radioactive iodine and spending four days alone behind a door marked with a yellow nuclear sign.

What I didn’t expect was that twelve months later, I would be doing it again.

Another round of RAI. Another capsule. Another moment of watching the medical team keep their distance as I became “radioactive” once more. There’s something confronting about knowing the treatment meant to heal you also requires isolation from the world.

This time felt different. I knew what was coming, the silence, the separation, the stillness. But knowing doesn’t necessarily make it easier. It just makes you braver in a quieter way.

Cancer has a way of teaching patience you never asked for. It tests your resilience, your mindset, and your ability to sit with uncertainty. A second round of treatment wasn’t part of the plan, but it was part of the path.

Once again, I leaned on the incredible support and resources provided by the Cancer Council. From practical information to emotional support, their presence makes an isolating experience feel less lonely.

If you’ve supported me before, thank you. If you’re able to contribute to my fundraiser now, it truly means more than I can say. Every donation helps fund research, support services, and guidance for people walking this road, sometimes more than once.

Healing isn’t always linear. But neither is strength. 💛

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So far this year I’ve helped provide:

1273 kids with a SunSmart education

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58 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20

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17 days of a PHD student’s world-class research

My Fundraising over the years

Thank you to my Sponsors

$316.50

Ben Williams

I love you my Belinda 🥰🥰🥰🥰

$106.12

Belinda Dorresteyn

$106.12

Chris Rooker

You are an inspiration

$106.12

Adam Williams

$106.12

Ben Williams

Well done Belinda, we are very proud of you! Love Bernie and Karen

$106.12

Jess Tan

<3

$106.12

Brooke Gatt

You are super amazing and we love you. We are always cheering you on every step of the way! We will always and forever be here to support you!! Love Brooke, Summah & Pri

$101.42

Facebook Donation

$100

Helen Bednar

$80.25

Wendy Dorresteyn

❤️❤️

$80.25

Bianca Welling

❤️

$80.25

Cheryl Calleja

$60.97

Facebook Donation

$54.12

Lou Fiorio

A very worth y cause.

$54.12

Ellessia

Go Bel!

$54.12

Dixon Cider

Stop it with the "I have cancer" sob story and do some actual work for once :)

$52.92

Moses Kim

Hey Belinda, you're the tallest girl I know and with that comes the responsibility of being the strongest girl I know. You've already kicked this things @ss once so I'm looking forward to you retaining your title. Always your bestie, let me know if you need me to get zesty.

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$50

Hannah Murray

You go bel!! ❤️

$35.69

Facebook Donation

$33.15

Sally Bardsley-smith

$33.15

Sarah

Best wishes for the road ahead.

$33.15

Anonymous

$33.15

Eliana

💕💕

$30

Facebook Donation

$30

Kathy Gross

you go girl!

$22.58

Charles

Hope you get there

$22.58

Ben

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you get through it ok and feel better soon.

$22.58

Laurel Mitchell

Sending much love your way. You have done incredible things in the face of adversity. You should be so proud of yourself, as everyone is. Thinking of you... X

$21

Facebook Donation

$20.53

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$11.65

Anonymous

My you come through this hard time 🙏 Sue

$5.36

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