Central Coast grandmother Melissa Field will make a heartfelt journey to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, November 3, to take part in the Walk4BrainCancer.
She will do the annual fundraiser walk to honour her young granddaughter Lexi, who has been bravely fighting brain cancer since July 2023.
Field, who is affectionately known by Lexi as Mimmi, will be joined by family and friends, all dressed in vibrant purple tutus and wings in a spirited tribute to the courage of their own Warrior Princess, Lexi.
Together, they are determined to raise $2,500 for lifesaving research.
“I’m walking for Lexi,” Field said.
“She’s been through so much, and yet she still smiles.
“Lexi was struck down with this horrible disease in July 2023 and is still fighting.
“Many people don’t know brain cancer kills more children than any other disease in Australia.
“It also kills more people under 40 in Australia than any other cancer.
“Yet very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how to treat it.”
Field is committed to supporting brain cancer research and awareness for families affected by the devastating disease.
The 5km walk kicks off at 9.30am at Centennial Park, starting at the Govetts Street Gates, with wristband collection starting from 8.30am.
The event will feature a barbecue, music and family-friendly entertainment following the walk.
Walk4BrainCancer is Australia’s largest initiative supporting brain cancer research, with Cure Brain Cancer Foundation investing more than $30M to push research forward.
Events like this provide hope to families battling this devastating disease.
To make a donation go to walk4braincancer.com.au/walks/centennial-park/ and search ‘Melissa Field’.
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