Trek with Tamara Whittaker!

Trekking to make an impact for cancer patients in our community

In the last two months, I have received news of cancer diagnoses for two very dear people. One of those people, although it has been caught early, the only treatment option is surgery and hormone replacement therapy. The other person is terminal and has started an aggressive chemotherapy regimen to extend the time they have left.

I then came across something which resonated deeply with me.

The Toowoomba Hospital Foundations ‘Trek the Trail’, is a 75km challenge along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from Yarraman to Toogoolawah, with the goal of raising $75,000 to help fund essential exercise physiology services at the Regional Cancer Centre, supporting patients through treatment and recovery.

So I signed up to do the challenge, Saturday 30 August - Sunday 31 August 2025, with a fundraising goal of $750. In posting my fundraising page, I am tapping into my personal growth as it is a huge step outside of my comfort zone.

If what I am doing and why speaks to you, and you are in a position to donate, I will be ever so grateful for any amount you are able to put towards my, and therefore the foundations, goal. If I far exceed my fundraising goal, I will tap into my personal growth again, step outside of my comfort zone and be open to suggestions on a costume to wear for the challenge.

So let’s rally together and make an impact for cancer patients in our community.