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
43
kms
My target 100 kms
My Achievements
My personal pledge to help kids facing cancer
Uploaded my profile picture to my page
Share my page on Facebook
Create 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
$156.71
Hale Sonmez
$112.30
Tugce Gucler
Well done Melisa x
$100
Melisa Cekic
$75.14
Jf
$64.67
Coskun Cekic
You’ve always had a big heart & i am so proud of you! Keep going! Baba
$64.67
Xavier Saviane
Exceptinal work on fundraising for a great cause, well done.
$64.67
Meryem
you have such a beautiful heart
$57.30
Iamklodian
You’re doing amazing Mel. Keep being you and continue the path that you’re on. You always excel at whatever you put your mind towards.
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Lance Chorneyko
$33.15
Marisa M
love this, you’re doing amazing mel
$22.58
Nevena Todorova
Well done Melisa!
$22.58
Mandy Petros
Super proud of you Mel <3
Hi Melisa, I just came across your page. What you are doing is for such a great cause. Keep up the hard work! Believe you can and you are half way there!!! If you every need anyone to join you on your runs happy to join in (not a very fast runner).