Monika Simurina

The March Charge 2025

Why I am doing this

Just before Christmas, I received the news that I have skin cancer—something no one wants to hear at any time. Thankfully, my GP acted quickly. The results confirmed that I had Squamous Cell Carcinoma. With continuous prayers, I am grateful to God that my GP successfully removed the entire growth, and my margins returned clear. Fortunately, the cancer did not spread to my lymph nodes.

From my initial diagnosis to the incision, the growth took hold in my body within just three weeks, growing rapidly and aggressively. I consider myself lucky to have detected and removed it in time, but many others are not as fortunate.

I ask for your help in raising both funds and awareness. Like many, I believed getting a tan was the epitome of cool, but the reality of receiving a skin cancer diagnosis is far from it.

After reading my story, I hope you consider donating even $5 toward my goal. Together, we can assist others who aren’t as fortunate in receiving the quality treatment they deserve.

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. 

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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So far this year I’ve helped provide:

300 kids with a SunSmart education

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13 calls to trained cancer professionals on 13 11 20

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

My Fundraising over the years

Thank you to my Sponsors

$68.58

Natasha C

🙏🏻💛

$52.75

Pauline David

God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soliders ❤️

$52.75

Marina Gage

Your an amazing lady. Stay strong, stay positive 🙏

$50

Sylvia Nad

Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness 🙏 ❤️

$31.65

Rose

Glad to see you are ok x

$31.65

Julie Cadger

I too had a similar experience Monika. Very scary. Very lucky. My Beautiful niece used to say " Brown skin is damaged skin" Take care x ❤️

$31.65

Neda Matesic

Good luck 🥰

$31.65

Melissa B

Glad to hear you're ok! This is an awesome cause, all the best🙏🥰

$30

Maria & Paul Tacca

$30

Lili Prasnicki

$30

Marijana Nujic

Praying for you and anyone going through this. God bless you

$29.54

Natalija Moric

Love you Mama

$21.10

Anonymous

$10

Paul & Pauline Elliott