Melisa Cekic

Heartbreak to Hope Walk 2026

Why I’m Stepping Up For Children Fighting Cancer

There are moments in life that shake us awake. Moments that remind us how fragile, unfair, and precious our time on this earth really is. For children facing cancer, those moments happen far too early, and far too often. Their childhoods, which should be filled with fun, imagination, and possibility, are instead interrupted by hospital rooms, treatments, and battles no child should ever have to fight.

This year, I’m taking part in Redkite’s Heartbreak to Hope Challenge; a 100km journey walked, run, and carried with purpose. I’m doing it for the kids whose strength outshines their small bodies, for the families holding it together through fear and love, and for the hope that one day we won’t need fundraisers like this at all.

Every kilometre symbolizes a story.
Every donation becomes a lifeline.
And together, every step brings us closer to better treatments, brighter tomorrows, and most importantly, hope.

I’m inviting you to be part of this journey with me. Your support doesn’t just contribute funds, it brings comfort, courage, and a fighting chance to children who deserve the world.

Thank you 🫶🏼

My Activity Tracking

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kms

My target 100 kms

My Achievements

My personal pledge to help kids facing cancer

Uploaded my profile picture to my page

Shared my page on Facebook

Created a Facebook Fundraiser

Invite a Friend

Post on Dedication Wall

Raised $53 to provide a group support session for a family

Raised $152 to provide a counselling session for 1 child facing cancer

Raised $304 to provide counselling sessions for 2 children facing cancer

Raised $530 to provide group support sessions for 10 families

Raised $810 to keep the lights on and put food on the table

Raised $1000 to earn a place in the Hall of Fame

Logged my first kilometres

Achieved 25% of my KM goal

Achieved 50% of my KM goal

Reached my KM goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Melisa Cekic

I am walking 100km for kids facing cancer