This is a story about a girl who is a survivor. When all else seems against you, put on a smile, stand strong and fight for your life.
Kate is a country girl, from a little town in western NSW called Trundle. She spent her childhood playing her brothers & sisters before moving to Dubbo to attend school at St John’s College at the age of 16.
Kate worked as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool, at the Information Centre and at Western Plains Travel. She made the big decision to move to Canberra to undertake study of Social Welfare at Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). This opened up the world for Kate. She found the job that her family says ‘she was destined to do’. She spends her time helping people who are less fortunate than herself and is always the first to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Kate has an audacious spirit, she loves travelling and is always up for an adventure. Kate lights up any room she enters and is always up for a challenge. Together with her loving boyfriend Dean they live life to the fullest and love to keep fit and exercise. She is fiercely in love with her family, especially her niece and nephew and has a beautiful network of supportive friends.
Her beautiful life was shattered on Tuesday 9 July 2013. Kate was diagnosed with a 5cm carcinoma in her left breast. This news rocked Kate and her family to the core. She is so young. She is so fit. How could this happen?
Kate’s fighting spirit took over and she braced herself for what was to come. This would be the fight for her life.
Kate confronted cancer straight on. She bravely opted for a double mastectomy and is still undergoing chemotherapy. Her bravery and strength shines through every day.
Kate’s family and friends are holding an auction and fundraiser for Kate at Trundle Golf Club on 5 October 2013. They are seeking donations of any kind to be used as prizes. If you can help, please contact Kellylee Dunn on 6892 5318 or Jenny Allen on 6892 5271.
Please take some time to help this beautiful girl. How would you feel if this was your sister, daughter, friend?
If you can help please email us at centralwestnest@outlook.com and we will put you in contact with Kate’s family.
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Your cancer centre family will look after you too Kate. Xoxo. If we can do any more, let me know!
🙂 we are all here ❤
Kate is a wonderful young lady, and I have had the honour of working with her at The Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. Your are an inspiration to many people, we all love you and wish you a quick recovery. xoxoxo . If I can do anything to help let me know, I know I always made you laugh, I am willing to make that a weekly activity for you to enjoy xoxo
Hi im a beauty therapist and i would be happy to give you gift vouchers to use at your fundraiser to donate money to you please feel free to give me a call 0457571604 🙂
Thanks so much! I have passed your details along. Thank you for your generosity x
My Nephew is going through treatment for leukemia as we speak. We held a fundraiser in August so if we can help in any way, we are happy to do so. Our email is digdeepfordevin@gmail.com. Goodluck and I hope everything goes well. Xx
Thank you for your comment – We are so sorry to hear about your brave little nephew. We hope he is recovering as quickly as possible xx
I have passed your details along to the fundraising committee – thank you xx
SweetAs Cakes in Dubbo are extremely happy to donate 2 vouchers to this beautiful family xx
HI,
My clinic is located in Dubbo and I would be honoured to donate two Gift Vouchers
Best Wishes to Kate, her family and friends at this very challenging time
Thank you! I will pass your details along to the fundraising committee! We appreciate your support!
I wish Kate the very best. I am a year and a bit on from my breast cancer diagnosis , double mastectomy and chemo. I know how hard it is but with the support of family and friends she is in good hands.
I wish Kate the very best. I am a year and a bit on from my breast cancer diagnosis , double mastectomy and chemo, I have one more treatment to go. I know how hard it is but with the support of family and friends , plus her medical team – Kate is in good hands.
I love ya babe get better soon, I miss u and our many lunches together and workin along side u… and neva for get our in house joke ( still got the same laugh) xoxo