Maya Temelkov

The March Charge 2026

I'm taking on The March Charge...

...a month-long fitness challenge to raise funds for world-class cancer research.


Cancer has taken too many people I love.


In 2025, my aunt passed away from pancreatic cancer after a year of immense pain and courage. 


My friend Kiril’s diagnosis came suddenly. 

Cancer was found in his brain, and despite surgery, he passed away just a few weeks later at only 13 years old. 


My dear friend Sylvie fought pancreatic cancer for two years before losing her battle in 2023.


My grandfather was diagnosed with brain cancer in April and passed away just three months later. My mum was only 13 when she lost her father. 

Then, at 18 she faced her own diagnosis – ovarian tumour. Doctors told her she would never be able to have children, but against the odds, she survived and proved that wrong.


I participate in this fundraiser not only to honour the loved ones I’ve lost, but for the 169,000 Australians that will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. If you, or someone you love has been affected by this disease, I strongly encourage you to join me in this fight.


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.


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.


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So far this year I’ve helped provide:

860 kids with a SunSmart education

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39 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20

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

My Fundraising over the years

Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Don Smithwick

well done 👍 so proud of you

$211

Dimitar Dimitrov

$106.12

Pierre Mpio

All the best

$106.12

Fahd, Tyler And Elias

Well done Maya! Keep up the great work 💪

$106.12

Jono Luis

$106.12

Josh Guner

👊👊👊

$100

Eva Antonova

To miss someone forever is to keep a part of them alive within us , to hold onto who they were and what they meant to us.

$80.25

Bistra Petrova

I am honoured to support the incredible work you’re doing Maya!

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Danielle C

Go Maya!

$54.12

Jess Brogna

$54.12

Daniela Zhelyazkova

$50

Anonymous

Good luck Maya and to your team.

$33.15

Anonymous

$33.15

Tania

Best of luck! Great cause!

$33.15

Lucy

Go Maya and make a difference!

$33.15

Anonymous

$11.65

Anonymous

Go Maya go!