Karen Milenkovic

SUPPORTING Breast Cancer Research

Thank you

I've been blown away by everyone's support and donations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Also to all the lovely ladies in my life..... please get yourself checked. I don't want this horrid disease to catch anyone else. Much love xo

Cancer, stage 4, incurable

These were the 3 words that shattered my world in January as I lay in hospital, alone and scared. The doctors couldn't even tell me where my cancer had originated from, but they knew my liver was covered in tumours causing me terrible pain. The days and weeks before these 3 words, life was rolling along as normal. I had recently run a 5km parkrun, was playing doubles tennis, was back at work and enjoying family life with Pete and our two active little boys. But all that changed when those 3 words were spoken. My mind spiralled. How could I have stage 4 cancer and not know? How could the doctors not even know where my cancer started? How long would I live? Then the grief set in. I cried and sobbed at the thought of missing my boys start school, their first swimming carnival, seeing them grow up and growing old with Pete. I still think about these things and my hope and is that one day there will be a cure for stage 4 cancers. Australia leads the world in breast cancer research and Elijah and I will be participating in the 4km mothers day classic walk to help raise funds for this research. Some of the drugs I'm currently on have only been developed in the past 10 years and will now, God willing give me many years with my boys instead of months. My subtype of breast cancer is very aggressive, so I will be on some form of cancer treatment for the rest of my life. This in itself is not easy to come to terms with. Before cancer, I was healthy and didn't take any medication. I now use a concoction of medications to keep me stable, my pain in check and reduce my cancer. The side effects of these drugs are mammoth in itself. But I will continue to fight this horrid disease so I can spend more time with my family. If you are able to donate to this cause, I would be ever so grateful and if you wish to come down on the 11th to the Camden biketrack to cheer us on, that would be amazing too. I pray for healing everyday and I dream to one day say I am cured. 

We've donated so far...

$46.1 million

Since 1998 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

$1.2 million

Since 2024 to the Ovarian Cancer research Foundation

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(Raised $100)
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Support
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Community
(Raised $350)
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(Raised $500)
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Hope
(Raised $750)
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Reached my goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$159

Tom Milenkovic And Frances

Wishing you all the very best Karen and Elijah. We will be cherring you on. All our love and support . Tom and Frances❤️❤️

$150

Lyn Reed

To our beautiful courageous daughter wishing you a long life chasing after our busy little boys. All our love Mum & Dad.

$106

Rebecca Myers

You are one of the strongest women I’ve ever met in my life Karen. Walk with pride, i know that you will fight for your family, and you have my prayers and full support!

$106

Julia Capper & Ross Hynard

Our thoughts are with you and your beautiful family 💛

$106

Kathy Wong

Sending huge hugs and admire your strength lovely lady 🥰

$106

Francesca Gerardi

Wishing you all the very best!❤️

$106

Michelle Droulers

May you celebrate many Mother’s Days in the years ahead Karen 🫶

$106

Chris And Vic

Well done Karen for attempting this arduous task (good on Elijah also). Hope it goes well ..

$106

Judy Reed

So happy with your latest scan results…God is beside you on your journey. We all love you and know that your walk will demonstrate your inner strength and determination. Ian sure Elijah will be very proud to walk alongside his Mum.🫶🏼🙏🏻

$106

Lyn & Oliver Enketan

With you in every step along this journey, go team Kaz & Elijah!

$106

Bill George

Good luck Karen!

$106

Kim Luy

Sending so much love and hugs. Kim and Dan

$106

Liz Capper

Sending you strength and support Kaz! Xo

$106

Brad And Barbara De Plater

Keep your chin up Karen you are doing a great job and we are all praying that from here on you continue to improve. Go the Milenkovic Family! ❤️👍👏

$106

Anonymous

God bless you with good health, happy mother's day and enjoy fund raising.

$106

Nate And Fee Miller

Much love from us!

$106

Tina

Sending you love and hugs xx

$100

Emma From Playgroup

Your strength is inspirational Karen and family! Always praying for you xx

$100

Mark Hamilton

$100

Narelle

I pray for you and your whole family regularly. Love you all, especially you Karen. Please do not tax your body too much on the walk. Love Narelle.🙏 ❤️

$100

Danielle Dew

Lots of love and prayers Karen. Always thinking of you xoxo

$100

Jacinta

Much love to you and your family dear Karen.

$100

Liv And Martin Fong

We love you!

$58.30

Rose Pink

Sending you and your beautiful family my love 🫶

$58.30

Alix, Pauly, Herb & Clive

Go gettem Karen - all the best for the Classic and the next chapter of this journey. So proud of your strength and determination.

$58.30

Katie Taylor

Thoughts are with you and your family.

$58.30

Jo Gu

Good luck Karen, you are the strongest and sportiest woman I know since high school! You can do this, the run… and beat cancer too!

$58.30

Catherine O’brien

You are a superwoman cuz! Keep fighting the good fight 💪

$55

Annette Firenze

$55

Anna Reed

You are amazing Karen ❤️ lots of love

$55

Culberts

Go Team Milenkovic 🙌 In our prayers.

$50

Sarah , Justin, Zoe, Sophie And Sienna Xxxxx

You are so strong Karen, we wish you all the best for your mother's day walk, sending all our love and prayers to you. ❤️ We are all behind you and cheering you on

$50

Antonia Mammone

Thinking of you on this painful journey, we never know what life has in store for us. You are a such a beautiful positive person and we pray that all you wishes come true🙏🤗💖

$42.40

Helen Stomner

Cheering for you Karen, for the Mothers Day Classic and the battle ahead. ❤️

$31.80

Annette Morabito

Stay strong Karen, go team Milenkovic xx xx

$31.80

Maria Camila Vasquez

You are the strongest woman I have ever met in Australia ❤️❤️

$31.80

Dianne Davidson

Thinking of you always and praying for a quick recover. Bless you. 💕

$31.80

Jess & Dave

You're amazing 😘

$31.80

Tensae Aytenfsu

💐💐💐💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

$31.80

Heather Campbell

Good on you Karen! This is an important thing to do, especially now. Good luck with the walk 🩷

$31.80

Zoey Allan

Thoughts are with you and yr family karen

$31.80

Stella Pastega

Sending our thoughts and prayers always 🥰

$30

Melissa Gorman

Sending lots of love and strength to you and your family Karen! I will be cheering you on in spirit! xx

$30

Lukshini Rasakulasingam

You are amazing Karen. Wishing you all the best. If anyone can do this, it's you! ❤️

$30

Kerrie Schunn

Karen, I’m cheering you on. When you posted about your situation my jaw hit the floor cause I had seen on Facebook how active you were. My fingers are crossed that you get to see your boys grow.

$21.20

Lisa King

$20

Doris, Michael And Family

Thinking of you! Great cause! Our Prayers are with you.