Belinda Dorresteyn

The March Charge 2025

My Activity Tracking

269
kms

My target 50kms

Why this is so important to me

Last year, I underwent radioactive iodine treatment.
I swallowed a single capsule from a lead container and became radioactive. The two doctors assisting me—standing no closer than 2 metres and dressed in protective aprons—couldn’t wait to get away. I was “hot.”

For four days, I sat alone in a room with a yellow nuclear sign on the door, a constant reminder of my isolation. No one was allowed in, and I wasn’t allowed out. My meals were left at the door, and occasionally, a call would come through to check if I was 'okay'.

It was a challenging time, but I’m incredibly grateful to have had access to the Cancer Council’s resources during this experience. Their support made a difference for me, and now I’m determined to pay it forward in any way I can.

If you’re able to contribute to my fundraiser, your support would mean the world. Every donation helps, no matter the size. ?

Thank you!

Thank you everyone who has been able to donate to my 'March Charge' Cancer fundraiser! Your contribution has helped me surpass my initial goal, and I am incredibly grateful for you all. Every bit of support helps!
With this momentum, I've decided to raise my fundraising target to make an even greater impact. If you can, I would appreciate you sharing my fundraising link.
Thank you again for being a part of this important mission.

I'm taking on Cancer Council's The March Charge...

...a 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. 

This past year, a good friend and I were both personally affected by cancer. This March, I’ll be teaming up with colleagues to raise funds for the incredible work the Cancer Council does in our community. As part of the effort, I’ll be focusing on my fitness by committing to a minimum of 10,000 steps a day.

Any contribution you can make would be greatly appreciated, but there’s no pressure at all!

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. 

Let's tell cancer where to go!

MY ACHIEVEMENTS

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PAST
PARTICIPANT
REFERRED A FRIEND
UPDATED PROFILE
PICTURE
MADE A SELF
DONATION
SHARED ON
SOCIAL
REACHED
$300
DIAMOND CLUB
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REACHED
TARGET
RANDOM
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So far this year I’ve helped provide:

871 kids with a SunSmart education

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39 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20

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

My Fundraising over the years

Thank you to my Sponsors

$338.98

Rick

$106.12

Jarrod Goyen

$106.12

Wendy Dorresteyn

You got this❤️

$106.12

Brooke Gatt

I am proud of you and think you’re an extremely strong amazing woman!!!

$100

Anonymous

$69.92

Pauline Munro

I’m glad you are doing better. Cancer touches many lives. Best of luck Belinda ❤️

$69.92

Belinda Dorresteyn

$54.12

Mahrck Cavanagh

$54.12

Cathy Richmond

You got this my beautiful MF Love you

$54.12

Chris Peacock

$52.92

Katrina Butler

What a journey! Glad it was a successful one!

$33.15

Madeleine Jongeneel

$33.15

Yali Windle

I am donating for Belinda Dorresteyn and for my Mother who is newly diagnosed on the Cancer journey. Two brave women who will never be defeated by cancer.

$33.15

Angela Lovegrove

So proud of you, go Bel! 🩷

$33.15

Bruce Decocque

For my mate

$33.15

Matty

❤️

$33.15

Tracey Shaw

Cancer sucks!!!!!!!!!!

$33.15

Peter G

As a fellow survivor, I get it. Gentle hugs.

$27.81

Fiona Maclean

Glad you're out the other side and doing well.

$26

Facebook Donation

$22.58

Lesley Potter

together we can make a difference :)

$17.16

Charly Ferrier

$11.65

Libby

$6.13

Lennon Chapman

Rock on 🤘