Greater Western Mechanical

West Coast 2024

Rebirth.

Earlier this year, I faced one of the most challenging moments in my life. After feeling a small, seemingly insignificant lump in my abdomen, I made a decision that changed everything—I went to the doctor. What followed was the diagnosis of bowel cancer, something I hadn’t expected but couldn’t ignore. After surgery to remove the cancer and a brief round of chemotherapy, I’m now on the road to recovery. 

This journey has taught me one crucial lesson: if something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Our bodies have ways of letting us know when something is off, and those signs shouldn’t be taken lightly. For me, that tiny lump could have easily been dismissed as nothing serious, but I trusted my gut and sought medical advice. 

Now, as I prepare to take part in the Relay for Life, I want to spread the word about the importance of early detection. If you feel something isn't right, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, please don’t hesitate to see a doctor. It could save your life, just like it saved mine.

This Relay for Life is about celebrating survival, but also about raising awareness. Don’t wait—get checked. Your health is worth it.

When we step together, we make strides.

Cancer impacts so many of us, and this year, we’re fighting back. Our team are taking on Relay For Life to raise vital funds for people impacted by cancer.

In Australia, around 134,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year. They could be our loved ones, our colleagues, or even ourselves. But we’re determined to make sure more people (and their families!) get the support they need.

To get there, our team are going the distance. We’re taking on the laps so Cancer Council can offer support services to families through one of the most difficult times of their lives.

But like us, your support goes far. Your donation can tackle every aspect of every cancer. Together, we can fund life-changing cancer research, prevention and advocacy — and make powerful strides against cancer in our communities.

United, we are stronger than cancer. Please donate to our team today and help support a cancer free future. Thank you!

So far this year we've helped provide:

1524

Kids with a SunSmart education

37

Calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20

20

Days of a PhD student's world-class research

Team Captain:

Joshua Wallace

Join Our Team

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Thank you to our Sponsors

$1,000

Bmr Fabrication

$200

Liana Varrone

Let’s do this 💪🏼

$106

Matt Dawson

$80

Shannon Wallace

$59

Jamie Mead

Keep up great work

$53

Ebony Turner

Well done team! Great effort so far. Glad I could assist with laps yesterday. Love ya Joshy.

$53

Anonymous

God Bless

$53

Size Dorsett

Much love always xxxx

$53

Melissa Barnard

What an amazing thing you are all doing! ❤️

$50

Cyndy Draper

$50

Jacob Kennedy

Happy tracking mate 🍻

$40

Cyndy Draper

$40

Joshua Wallace

$40

Liana Varrone

$34

Aunty Mazz

So proud of you Josh

$34

Anonymous

$34

Anonymous

$34

Mandy Hawkins

Thank you for been strong and helping others.

$34

Anonymous

$34

Amanda Katopis

$32

Mc

Go Josh and Liana!

$32

Toolstore Ghost

$26

Lewis Pitts

$26

Kyle Amos

$25

Clancy Ross

$25

Jarrad Ellis

$25

Mark Lewis

$25

Anonymous

$21

Timothy Schmidt

Good luck from Tim, Jess and Dempsey

$21

Jody Jenkins

Here ya go mate.

$20

Robin Hotz

$20

Michelle Ryan

This affects way too many people! You go girl! Xx

$16

William Farmer

$15

Wayne Neverman

$11

Michael Blackman

Best of luck

$11

Anthony List

Good luck happy walking

$11

Brad Stephens

All the best

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