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I am Charging for my Dad, Matthew Emery
I'm taking on The March Charge...
because of my dad's story:
In 2017, my father Matthew Emery became ill and was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer—a disease that affects 1 in 16 Australians. Thanks to incredible doctors, he underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and was eventually told the cancer was gone.
About a year later, it returned, this time in his liver. What followed was a relentless cycle: surgery after surgery, countless rounds of chemotherapy, each time being told it was gone—only for it to come back again.
In 2024, the cancer returned once more as terminal. This time, surgery was no longer an option. He went through more chemotherapy, and when that stopped working, immunotherapy. Despite everything, the cancer continued to spread—from his liver to his lungs, then to his lymph nodes. He was told he had less than two years to live.
In 2025, my dad was still considered healthy. He was working as a truck driver, travelling, and living his life. Then October came, along with his final trip to Tasmania, and his health began to rapidly decline. He struggled to walk, his appetite disappeared, and he became increasingly confused. Within just two weeks, he was no longer the same. Hospital visits became frequent, until the 12th of November, when he passed away—far sooner than anyone expected.
Cancer is a cruel disease my dad would never have wished on anyone. At just 61 years old, he lost his battle. I share his story because cancer does not discriminate and remains the leading cause of death in Australia.
This is why I’m walking for the March Charge.
A month-long fitness challenge to raise funds for world-class cancer research.
This year marks 10 years of The March Charge, a decade of Aussies getting active and raising millions to support people impacted by cancer. I’m proud to be part of this movement and Charge for Change.
Sadly, an estimated 169,000 Australians will hear the the words “you have cancer” this year. I’m doing my part to change this by getting active and fundraising for those affected.
Please sponsor me today and make every kilometre count! Every dollar raised will help fund Cancer Council’s life-saving research, prevention programs, and support services.
Together, we can tell cancer where to go. Feel the Charge and join me in making a difference!
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So far this year I’ve helped provide:
1509 kids with a SunSmart education
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69 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20
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21 days of a PHD student’s world-class research
My Fundraising over the years
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Aussies4aussies
$263.75
Michelle Golding
Dad would be proud of you my gorgeous girl ❤️ Forever in our hearts ♥️ ❤️
$218.39
Karl Lupton
$195.18
Veronica Stelzer
Ur deserve so much girly I love u soo much and idk if I’ll remember this convo but I’m always here for u a ur my best friend through it all even when we’re off or we’re annoyed at each other ur my day one girly
$106.12
Louise Stelzer
❤️❤️
$106.12
Veronica Stelzer
$80.25
Renee Brown
Your dad was such a beautiful soul always funny i met him through my husband as he was the manager of the BP at wollongbah and I got the privilege to look after him when he would come into the hospital into endoscopy for his check up im so so sorry he is gone but he will always always be with you. Your so wonderful doing this
$54.12
Rachael
Sending prayers to you and your family.
$54.12
Geoff Jacobs Ballina Bears
A Good old Ballina Bear your dad was a great man👌❤️
$54.12
Millie
This is so beautiful Madi!! Cheering you from Newcastle xx
$54.12
Chris Randle
$54.12
Madison Emery
$40.37
Tara
Well done Maddy ❤️
$33.15
Cooper
$33.15
Michael Jackson
Good on you Madison your dad would be proud
$33.15
Anonymous
$33.15
Jade
$33.15
Pauline
$32.43
Kyle
$22.58
Mel & Greg Turner
He’s up there with the best.. my Greg.. both passed within months of each other ❤️
$15
Millie Jackson
$5
