![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/5170cd79788853dc6912ed0be3abac59.jpg)
Giving back a little
Over the last 2 years, I’ve battled melanoma. One minor operation and one major one. Many tests and trips to hospital.
What struck me while I was beating treated was the talent pool all working together to help manage this disease and to cure it. Whether you are a Nurse, Doctor, Specialist, Oncologist, anaesthetist, blood taker or Admin Assistant, thank you very much for your great work and care.
And to my friends and family that supported me - thank you too:). Hopefully we will never have to speak about cancer again in the current tense, just be thankful for the recovery of the many patients that do get better.
So, I am joining the Cancer Councils month-long fitness challenge to raise funds for world-class cancer research, prevention programs, and support services.
This year in Australia an estimated 162,000 people will hear the words "you have cancer", I'm doing my part to change this by getting active and fundraising for people impacted by cancer.
Please sponsor me today to make every KM count! Every dollar raised will help support Cancer Council’s life-saving cancer research, prevention programs and support services (like their free, confidential Information and Support line 13 11 20) for people affected by cancer.
So far this year I’ve helped provide:
1085 kids with a SunSmart education
49 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20
15 days of a PHD student’s world-class research
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/bbd0e46213373adf6f7455efae3eb6fa.png)
My Fundraising over the years
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/bbd0e46213373adf6f7455efae3eb6fa.png)
Thank you to my Sponsors
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$1.02k
Prue Salter And Mark Petersen
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$158.25
Robyn Furness
Very glad to support you, Stephen. You rock!
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$105.50
Gerry Anthony
You are a champion Stephen doing this, and you are a cancer survivor. Hopefully raising funds like this will help many more become survivors too.
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/7c065fb27125c61b89681b0a3f7113b6.jpg)
$105.50
Jane Newman
What a wonderful challenge to be a part of; well done Stephen!!
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$68.58
Anthony Lo-giudice
Great stuff mate! Hope to see you in the office soon for a coffee.
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$68.58
Giselle And Chris
I didn’t know you were stepping! Surely we can help you do that!
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$65
Stephen Ellis
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$52.75
Annemijn Flokstra
Good Luck!! You’ll smash it :)
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$52.75
Louise T & Family
What an amazing team of specialists & such a worthy fund raising effort. Wishing you all the best as you get back to full health. xo
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$52.75
Brenda Fuller
Stephen, keep up the good work with the fitness challenge - good luck on reaching your goal.
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$31.65
Sally Smith
![](https://d2oq4sg5re8oem.cloudfront.net/1dco2cfmt6cph.png)
$31.65
Mark
I hope there aren’t too many hills
Good luck with the fitness goals and great words about our medical professionals.