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Zoe takes on Mt Kilimanjaro for cancer research

Cancer, types of cancer, cancer foundation, australian cancer research foundation, cancer charities, cancer charity, acrf, cancer news, cancer fundraising, cancer awareness, cancer donate, cancer donation, cancer donations, give to charity, giving to charity, cancer articles, cancer research donate, cancer research donation, donate to cancer research, cancer research funding, charities for cancer, donate to cancer, Australian cancer charities, australia cancer research, best cancer charity, cancer research fundraising, cancer charity events, cancer charity donations, donate to cancer charity, australia cancer research, cancer research fundraising, give to cancer research,“In October, I’ll be fulfilling one of my biggest dreams — climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. About six years ago I did some trekking in Nepal and Tibet, and because I’m such a beach girl I was really surprised by how much I loved being in the mountains. It gave me this unexpected sense of peace and inspired me to explore other places.

I knew that when I did finally get the chance to turn my dream into a reality, I would be fundraising for cancer along the way.

Cancer research is a cause that is very dear to my heart. I have witnessed many loved ones suffer from this disease, including my grandfather who passed away from bowel cancer 16 years ago.

My Aunty is now fighting ovarian cancer as well. After two rounds of chemotherapy, we’re hopeful that it won’t progress. Despite what she’s going through, she still carries herself with such courage and grace and inspires everyone around her.

Her son was diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years old and sadly lost his battle at seven. I was 14 at the time and I remember how brave he was, how little he complained, and how much I learned about the importance of living each day to the fullest. This is when I first realised that life is precious and not to be wasted.

You only live once so you may as well make it count, which is why I thought; why wait any longer to cross Mt Kilimanjaro off my bucket list?

I really love to travel and meet new people and see new cultures so this is the perfect opportunity. Africa is such a fascinating place to me and I’m really looking forward to being in nature, removed from all the distractions of daily life. The area looks so stunning, I’m hoping that I might get a glimpse of some of the ‘Big 5‘ in their natural habitat.

I’m sure it will be challenging but I’m passionate about breaking down the limitations of the mind and living the life of your dreams. A few years ago, I was in a serious car accident that left me with injuries and for months I was bed ridden, so ever since then I love to challenge myself physically and mentally.

Cancer, types of cancer, cancer foundation, australian cancer research foundation, cancer charities, cancer charity, acrf, cancer news, cancer fundraising, cancer awareness, cancer donate, cancer donation, cancer donations, give to charity, giving to charity, cancer articles, cancer research donate, cancer research donation, donate to cancer research, cancer research funding, charities for cancer, donate to cancer, Australian cancer charities, australia cancer research, best cancer charity, cancer research fundraising, cancer charity events, cancer charity donations, donate to cancer charity, australia cancer research, cancer research fundraising, give to cancer research,I remember trekking in Tibet, over a pass at 5500 metres and feeling so sick that I wanted to give up. But I just kept putting one foot in front of the other and telling myself “you can do this, this is nothing compared to what you’ve been through before.” The sense of accomplishment at the end of the day was like nothing else. It showed me that we can do anything we put our minds to.

I am so proud to be climbing for cancer research. With 1 in 3 people now being diagnosed with cancer, I believe anything we can do to stop cancer in its tracks is important. Having seen so many loved ones go through treatment I think the more we learn about the disease, the better treatment will become. My hope is that we can not only cure cancer but prevent it.

In honour of those who have survived, who kicked cancer in the butt, to those who are currently fighting and to those who have lost their battle, I dedicate this climb to you. I know that all of you will be with me every step of the way.” – ACRF supporter, Zoe Trenwith

Zoe is a yoga teacher and in the lead up to her climb, she will be hosting a 108 Sun Salutation Fundraising class in South Australia on June 17th. “As a yoga teacher, I knew that hosting a yoga event was one way I could do something to bring people together.” If you would like to support Zoe, or find out more about her yoga class, click here.