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Gianna Marasco

SUPPORTING Breast Cancer Research

1 more sleep! Thanks for your donations.

Team registration at 8:30. Walk starts at 9:30.
Surgery went OK. I'm still sore and uncomfortable but the show must go on! See you in PINK tomorrow. :-)

One more hurdle to go before Sunday's Walk!

I have to have my 2nd surgery this Thursday, and I hope to be well enough to at least be in the pimped-up/pinked-up wheelchair pushed by our fabulous team! And a big thank you for your donations so far xo

It doesn't rain, it pours!

Let me tell you about my week after surgery.....
I will have to back track a few years and fill you in on my other health issues I have been living with. In summary I had severe back pain in 2023, went to hospital, 'incidentally' discovered I had a TIA (mini stroke) and had Fibro Muscular Dysplasia. Then I had an NSTEMI (silent heart attack) in 2025 and began seeing the Prof at the Victor Chang Institute who is the expert in this condition which affects your arteries. After tests and finding the right meds, I learned to live with it, modifying my lifestyle.
After my cancer surgery, I had unexpected reactions to my regular meds for migraines and then some vaccinations. My fever and heart rate spiked and I ended up in emergency. It wasn't until I nearly fainted and started vomiting in the waiting room that they fast tracked me to resus. They ran many tests and concluded that it was a chest infection and sent me home with antibiotics.
I am now settled and reasonably normal, awaiting my second surgery on 7 May so they can remove the rest of the cancer.
Keep smiling and one foot in front of the other!

Volunteers to join my team?

Can you join my team? Unfortunately I have to go back for more surgery just before this event because they didn't get all the cancer. I can't walk the whole course, so I probably will use a wheelchair part of the way. Any volunteers to help push? Thank you!
https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/join/pinkgiannaandfriends

On Sunday 10 May, I'm putting my foot down to save lives.

I’m joining the Mother’s Day Classic to help raise funds and awareness to fight breast and ovarian cancers.

After years of fundraising for others, who knew that I would join the F$ck Cancer Club. Caught early on regular breast screening just last month, surgery apparently went well yesterday. Pathology results will confirm if radiation and endocrine therapy will be enough.

So please join my team and walk or just donate so that we continue to research and fight. We have lost too many loved ones, but many more are living proof that we can beat it. Thank you 🩷

Tragically, every day in Australia 63 people diagnosed and 12 lose their lives to breast or ovarian cancer.

I’m asking you to do more than just stand with me but to support me as I walk, run, and move till we’re done.

Please make a donation today to support my challenge. There’s only one way to stop breast and ovarian cancers - together!

Thank you for your support.

Together the Mother’s Day Classic community has donated...

$48.23 million

Since 1998 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

$2.57 million

Since 2024 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

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$1,142

My Goal

$2,000

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$110
from Gianna Marasco
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$32
from Victoria

Sending hugs and love to you, my prayers are with you on your Journey x

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Thanks so much xo
$32
from Nadia

Cancer part of my everyday life - biggest hugs Gianna thinking of you💕💕💕

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Thank you Nadia xo
$20
from Alma

Sending hugs 💕 💕

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Thank you Miss Alma!
$55
from Leanne Gately
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Thanks Leanne xo
$11
from Josephine

Keep strong, you got this! 🩷

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Grazie! xo
$21
from Vera Ippolito

You can beat this Gianna we are all cheering you on 🩷

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And a great team you are too! Thanks xo
$58
from Liz O’Connell

Keep fighting the good fight Gianna. I hope you recover well. Xx

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Thanks Liz. In memory of dear Carole too xo
$32
from Penelope Russo
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Thank you Miss Penelope xo
$50
from Helena Ross

Sending you so much love and healing hugs xxx

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Thank you Helena xo
$32
from Frances Vumbaca

Wishing you all the best Gianna

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Grazie Frances. xo
$58
from Grace Di Giacomo

Wishing you a speedy recovery

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Thank you Grace xo
$100
from Gloria Smith

Wishing you strength and Gods blessings xx

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Thanks so much Gloria xo
$32
from Lisa &Joe McCue

Hey Gianna, fuck cancer alright. I can’t be there on the walk but will definitely be there in spirit.

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Thank you both! xo
$21
from Paolo Piccione
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Grazie Paolo
$100
from Canan Reynolds

Good luck lovely 🌹 have a lovely day. Big hugs 💖

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Thanks so much my friend!
$58
from Pasquale Marasco

🩷

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Thank you! 💜
$53
from Evelina O'Leary

Go Gianna and team!

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Thanks Evvy!
$58
from Damien Rayner

Go Zia, Go Zia, Go Zia!!

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Grazie Damiano!
$50
from Anonymous

You can do it cicci! Big hugs and lots of love. ❤️

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Sempre forte Cicci!
$21
from Maria Mastroianni

love and hugs

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Thanks Maria xo
$106
from Julie Palmas

Dearest Gianna Hope today is amazing. Blessings and goodluck. Love your vibe and positive energy.

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$32
from Patricia Fimmano
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