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Rachel Absolom
Rachel Absolom
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Hi Everyone!
My name is Rachel and I am a two-time Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) survivor, first diagnosed in 2004. I received several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a bone marrow transplant from my Mum, Jenny. 12 years later I relapsed and again underwent treatment, receiving a stem cell transplant. I am currently doing really well! Having experienced firsthand how far medicine has advanced I cannot emphasise enough how important medical research is.
I am participating in this challenge with my Mum’s good friend, Louise Catchpole. Louise’s cousin Christine was diagnosed with Myeloma a number of years ago, and has inspired family and friends with her resilience, courage and faith. Through years of treatment, Christine has always put others ahead of herself, and her sense of humour has never failed to provide a joke or to lighten the moment. Christine has inspired Louise to fundraise to support vital research into blood cancer of all types.
My Dad, Simon Absolom, is also participating in this challenge - continuing to show what a great Dad he is and that he will do anything for his Possum!
Our team name: the Leukocyte Leapers, references blood cancers that affect white blood cells.
Together, we've decided to take the plunge and abseil down Wrest Point to raise vital funds for the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.
Please support our efforts by making a secure online donation and by posting a message of support
Donations made through this platform are secure and will be remitted directly through to the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.
Thanks so much for supporting medical research in Tassie!
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ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Local medical research saves lives
The Research Foundation is an independent entity, raising funds for local health and medical research in Tasmania.
Since establishment in 1997, through the generosity of the community, the Foundation has invested over $8m in funding for research that is of particular relevance to diseases and disorders which per capita are more prevalent in Tasmania.
Several current and recent research projects include investigation into various forms of cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, diabetes, Jack Jumper research, Vitamin D, oxygenation of pre term infants and predicting recovery following brain trauma to name just a few. The RHH Research Foundation has also appointed eight post-doctoral research fellows to undertake significant investigations into conditions including Parkinson’s disease, Cystic Fibrosis, general respiratory disease, haematology and Multiple Sclerosis on a full time basis.
As an independent entity, the Foundation relies on the corporate and general communities for its fundraising.
Please help us continue world class medical and health research - your donation can make a positive difference.
Your donations will contribute to significant local health and medical research with the potential to improve health and wellbeing for people everywhere.
By supporting an active, well-resourced medical research program in Tasmania, you’ll help us attract and retain highly skilled medical personnel, enhancing quality medical care for Tasmanians.
Find out more:
www.rhhresearchfoundation.org
Email: research@rhhresearchfoundation.org
Phone: (03) 6166 1319
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