Sharmaine Squire's Great Wall of China Trek

Most of us have in some way been touched by cancer, either through an experience of our own or someone we know. 

Monash staff member Sharmaine Squire from Marketing and Student Recruitment has recently had 2 family members affected by cancer and felt compelled to do something to honour her family members.

In September this year Sharmaine is participating in her own (extended) version of the 10,000 steps challenge - the Great Wall of China Trek for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

‘I am both excited and nervous about it.  The purpose of this walk for me is to raise funds for cancer research.  My sister passed away from cancer in April this year and my dad passed away with cancer approximately 18 months ago and I have been feeling the need to do something, to contribute. I learnt of an organisation that co-ordinates the Great Wall of China trek and raises funds for various charities, including Autism Spectrum Australia, The Spastic Centre and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. It also acts as the co-ordinator for a whole range of other treks which include Kilimanjaro, The Kokoda Trail, Trek for Tibet and others.’

Sharmaine leaves Australia on Sunday, 28 September and returns on Wednesday, 8 October.  To see where Sharmaine will be visiting on her trip download her itinerary here.

We are encouraging all 10,000 steps participants who have been touched by cancer to send Sharmaine a message of support.  Send your message here.

Sharmaine will also be taking a green 10,000 steps challenge tshirt with her on her trek to the Great Wall. You can sign a dedication on the tshirt to someone you know that has been touched by cancer. The tshirt will be sent to you by internal mail. Send your interest here in signing the tshirt, don’t forget to include your office location so the tshirt can be sent to you.

Make a donation to Sharmaine’s trek

By making a donation to Sharmaine’s trek, every dollar goes to funding the major Australian cancer research projects that make a big difference to our understanding of cancer so we know more about prevention, can diagnose the different cancers earlier, will be able to treat cancer more effectively, with less toxicity. Ultimately our goal is to find cures for all cancers.

If you would like to donate visit the Every day hero – where living is giving site for Sharmaine Squire’s webpage.

Doggy Day for cancer research

Help raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation by attending "Doggy Day" on Sunday, 21 September at 12.00 p.m. Local community members are invited to bring their dogs for a fun afternoon at Wittenberg Reserve, within Robinsons Park, Robinsons

Road, Frankston, Melways Map Reference 103 B10. Sausage sizzle available with a gold coin donation going toward the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. For more information phone Sharmaine Squire x32329

Invitation to a fund raiser for Sharmaine Squire.