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Walking for breast cancer

By Robbie Roach

Let's do our part for breast cancer

I'm fundraising to help make the lives of families experiencing breast cancer that little bit easier.

A breast cancer diagnosis can change your life in an instant and the impact can be felt right through your family and friends.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses bring you and your family peace of mind through expert knowledge, personal care and genuine compassion. They can help you create time in your life not defined by breast cancer.

Supporting me to raise funds for this great cause is easy and you can help place specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses, wherever they're needed.

Together, we can make a difference!

Thank you so much for your support.

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Thanks for the support

I just want to thank everyone for all the love and support I have received over the month when we found out bec had breast cancer I jumped straight into support mode and decided I'd walk 62kms for the month of October I had 10 days to prepare myself for this challenge well I smashed out the park walking 78.67kms at times during the month I questioned could I do it and something just kept driving me I'm super proud of myself and look forward to next year's challenge 

Day 31

The final day and it was a big one what a effort super proud thanks for all the support it has meant alot bring on next year

Day 30

Big day it is we are cutting my partners hair today my daughter joined me on my walk with her scooter we enjoyed one more day when last hooray

Day 29

Today as we all the the weather and wind are shit but I had a amazing guest join me today my partner we enjoyed our little walk just so people know that yes this week I've done a few less kms but on Sunday I am going out with a bang a walk from my house to my mums which is 6kms maybe abit more

Day 28

What a beautiful morning it was at Altona Beach had my mate with me and his four legged friend forgot how hard it is to walk I water but was a amazing walk

Day 27

Today it was a walk at President Park with my mate I've know since we were super little it was a enjoyable walk getting near the final days

Day 26

Beautiful day had my brother join me a mate and his three wonderful children always grewt to walk with friends

Day 25

Today it was a walk around Cherry Lake what a walk it was today I passed my target of 62kms and I've reached my total money raised aswell but please still donate cause every cent matters and I'm going to keep walking for this month 6 days to go

Day 24

Today it was Eynesbury Recreation Reserve wasn't the biggest walk due to I'm at my new cricket club and I'm pretty sore there is only one week left in this amazing journey I started this month for the love of my life and a great foundation please help reach my target only $224 left to reach it tomorrow if all goes well I should break the 62km mark show the love people got to dig deep one last week

Day 23

All I can say is how lucky I have been with the weather every time it's been forecast to rain I have found a time to walk and beat the rain very proud of today's effort 3.28km keeping sending the love it's something I've been thriving off it

Day 22

After yesterday I thought I'd take it easy and use cutting the lawns as my walk well 2.77kms lol felt good the calf isn't as sore so be back at it tomorrow hopefully the rain holds off

Day 21

The day started with the destanation being John McLeod Reserve my four legged friend was with on my walk today but unfortunately it was cut short today due to a injury to my calf I tried my best to continue but there was a fair bit of pain I'll rest up and be back at it tomorrow I hope

Day 20

Melbourne thank you for the Sunshine it's was a great walk today considering I didn't wanna get out of bed or even go for the walk to day but I did and smashed it

Day 19

Beautiful day it was and had my brother join me as we took on brimbank park and what a challenge it was to get up the hills but we got there

Day 18

What a walk today really enjoyed it felt real good busted a sweat work hard loved it lol so far at day 18 walked 45.17kms of my 62kms

Day 17

Abit of a lazy Sunday before I did my walk today was wonderful weather and got to the 3km mark which is exciting

Day 16

Weather was terrible today glad no rain while on the walk legs felt super heavy it was just a real struggle on today's walk but as you all see I got there and will continue to keep getting there two weeks left from today please keep sending the love also please help me reach my target of $2000 not far from it

Day 15

Today was a emotional walk today for two reason it's the half way point of my walk for breast cancer and I'm kicking ass I think and my wonderful partner starts her chemo and I know she is gonna kick cancers ass

Day 14

Bon Thomas Reserve was the place to walk today a few people around and I have my wonderful four legged friend with me was a wonderful day but some parts where wet a muddy and started to slow down and my boy took the lead and helped me get to the finish

Day 13

The knee is sore I'm still pushing through today was overcast got to go past the old high school I went too and dam has it change thanks everyone for the support so far

Day 12

What a beautiful day it was a new destination today was Waterfield Park big thanks to my brother who joined me on the walk today wasn't the quickest of walks today but we got there

Day 11

What a horrible day weather wise main thing is it didn't rain while I was walking and I felt better today just keep showing the love thanks so far I've walked 26kms out of my 62kms in 11 days 36kms to go

Day 10

It's funny how things can change in a day been feeling really good and great and today it's was meh felt drained sore felt like I couldn't do it but I did pushed through it as I always do for the foundation for my lovely partner and today I realised for myself to have a healthier me

Day 9

Well hasn't Melbourne put on the weather for the past few days another great day for a walk and today was at Footscray Park had a mate join me always that bit easier when I have someone else walking with me just a lazy 2.73kms today lol

Day 8

What a beautiful morning it was for a walk and I had my four legged friend Tank with me today which he loves a walk he was that excited when pulled up at Parsons Reserve he almost dragged me around it

Day 7

It was a struggle today with the calf being sore which made me feel abit flat I still got there and I'll continue to push for the reason I started the walk for my partner and all the other women just keep showing the love if you haven't donated please do so

Day 6

It's was a wonderful day for a walk and Balmoral Park was the destination for today's walk the walk was going well till I felt a tweek in my calf half way through it but I continued nothing is going to stop me this month I'm on a mission

Day 5

Today it was windy had five extra walker's today want to thank my brother a mate and his two wonderful children and their four legged friend we went 2.92km was great to walk a different track

Day 4

Legs felt good this morning till I started to walk lol I wanna thank everyone for there support and donations I'm still looking for the last $673 please donate if you can every cent counts

Day 3

Better weather today was warm in the sun had two walker's with me today my daughter and my wonderful partner even though she will probably feel bad for me she and every other women going through this is the reason I'm stepping up xxx

Day 2

The weather was crap the legs where heavy I could feel the burn today felt like I wanted to give up looked at my phone saw my wonderful partner and just kept pushing

Day 1

Day 1 just so people know I'm not gonna be the fastest walker in history but I'm hoping by the end I can take minutes off my walks and walk a longer distance

The walk

The walk starts today 62kms come at me still need the love and support from everyone have a special walker with me today my daughter please donate this amazing foundation

Hair is pink

As I said I'm my other post I'd dye my hair pink I have photos for people to see and it begins tomorrow my walk I'm nervous excited all at the same time please keep donating 

Thanks for the love

I just want to thank everyone for the love and support we have received so far it's means the world I set a target of $1000 we have almost smashed it and I haven't even started to walk yet I'm upping the target to $2000 keep the support going love you all 

Walking for bec and breast cancer

I've made this decision to walk 62kms the month of October after finding out the news my wonderful partner has just been diagnosed with breast cancer so I'm walking for her and all the other ladies  who have had it beaten it for the ladies that are going through their story now and the ladies who are just finding out they have it it's all for them. For the month of October I will have pink hair for this amazing foundation I need your help with support thanks

Thank you to my Sponsors

$208.80

Geoff Gamble

Superb effort... amazing cause

$200

Tony

Well done champion

$104.40

Anonymous

Me and Julia love u yous both and we both want to donate 100$

$104.40

Faiza Abshir

Good luck Rob and wishing all the best to your partner.

$104.40

Goce Toseski

$104.40

Favourite Child ??

LOVE YOU MUMMA!

$104.40

Tony Taylor

Be strong and positive for your amazing girl.

$104.40

Kathrine Martin

Love you & miss you. You have done amazing job well done I'm so proud of you beck is in the best hands XOXO

$62.64

Alex G

$52.20

Jye Sutherland

$52.20

Matthew Van Gemeren

Love and Prayers to both of you

$52.20

Robbie Roach

$52.20

Scott O'neill

Well done bro proud of you

$52.20

Terry Mikunda

Best Wishes

$52.20

Mandy Lally

We are thinking of you both Love always Danny mandy and nathan xxx

$52.20

Dave Sutho

Walking along side you all the way

$52.20

Shaun Wright

$52.20

Christine Wallace

$52.20

Mary Gonsalvez

$52.20

Jenny C

Well done Robbie. Straight into support mode, awesome job! You guys have got this and we’re with you every step of the way xx

$52.20

Liberte Karatr

$50

Tania Kirby

Amazing cause!

$50

The Rushins

$41.76

Alex G

$41.76

Brian S

Your doing a brilliant job bro keep up with the good work

$31.32

Jaimee, Dylan & Winnie

You are doing something amazing Robbie! FU#K CANCER!

$27.14

Sebastian Costanzo

Thoughts and prayers, think positive and have faith.

$26.10

Raelene Seddon

Such a beautiful support to the love of your life. Well done Robbie. Wishing you both strength and to Bec a quick recovery . Big hugs to you both xoxo Raelene and Jake.

$26.10

Anonymous

$26.10

Vesna G

Good cause Robbie, good work :)

$26.10

Rebecca Gamble

Thank you for being my number 1 supporter! I’m so very proud of you and love you to the moon and back infinity times xx F#@K CANCER!!

$26.10

Katerina Toseski-hayter

$26.10

Carlee Reed

Great job Robbie!!

$26.10

Melissa Gravina

So proud of you mate

$26.10

Robbie Roach

$26.10

Tamara Roach

Best of wishes for Bec.

$26.10

Kathryn Cooper

F#%k cancer!

$26.10

Renea Mccarthy

F&@K CANCER

$26.10

Blair Evans

$25

Tracey Sikorski

$25

Freddy L

Great work Robbie Supporting the fight against cancer will make a difference Keep the family strong

$25

Nada G

Good job Robbie ?

$20.88

Rebecca Roach

Thinking of use, Best wishes to Bec?

$20.88

Sammii Dajcic

For my bestie Jaimee who would do anything to support the people she loves. F#ck cancer! ❤️

$10.44

Brian S

Will donate more when I can bro,your doing a brilliant job,keep it up bro

$5.22

Jordan Miller

$5

Chanelle Manapori

Half way today Robbie, you will Finish It! Sending my support on this journey.