Support our challenge to end pancreatic cancer
Why we’re walking 💜
Dee’s Village was created from equal parts gratitude, hope and determination.
Almost two years ago, Dee was told she had just 9–12 months to live unless a treatment could be found. Thanks to an incredible clinical trial, she was given more time. Today, she feels healthy, well and able to keep making memories with the people she loves.
She knows how fortunate she is.
Sadly, not everyone gets that chance. This year, Dee’s Village is also walking in memory of our beautiful friend Joy, and for every person and family whose lives have been forever changed by pancreatic cancer.
Like the wider Remember September community, the team will be walking 78km for the 78 Australians who lose their lives to pancreatic cancer every week. Every step and every dollar raised helps fund the research that gives families hope and more time.
Last year, Dee was too unwell to join the walks. This year, she’ll be with us every step of the way.
How you can help
💜 Join Dee’s Village and help us beat the incredible $40,000 raised last year.
💜 Make a donation to support vital pancreatic cancer research.
💜 Let us know who you’re walking for.
💜 Invite your family, friends and colleagues to join the village.
We’ll also be creating a WhatsApp group shortly for those joining our walks, with all the details and, of course, lunches and drinks afterwards.
Together, we’ll remember them. We’ll honour them. We’ll fight for them.
Our Team
Our Achievements
Our Team Members
Maria Batman
$1,462
Emma Rochaix
$1,173
Anthea Smith
$1,125
Peta Van Der Woerd
$989
Mel Richardson
$617
Lisa Carter
$507
Kellie FRANKEN
$471
Amanda Stafford
$425
Rebecca Ledwell
$333
Charli Rochaix
$190
Greg Ozolins
$163
Greg Ozolins
$107
Susan Murphy
$49
Leanne Barlow
$41
Sascha Ajanovic
$0
Our Team Members
Philip Van der Woerd
$3,684
Dee Ozolins
$2,938
Fionne McKillop
$2,238
Maria Batman
$1,462
Emma Rochaix
$1,173
Anthea Smith
$1,125
Peta Van Der Woerd
$989
Mel Richardson
$617
Lisa Carter
$507
Kellie FRANKEN
$471
Amanda Stafford
$425
Rebecca Ledwell
$333
Charli Rochaix
$190
Greg Ozolins
$163
Greg Ozolins
$107
Susan Murphy
$49
Leanne Barlow
$41
Sascha Ajanovic
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.04k
Reid
$1.04k
Matched Donation
$540
Anne Shen
Honoured to support Phil! Proud to stand with you for such a great cause – all the best with the challenge!
$540
Sonia Merlino
$540
Susan Kasper
Well done! My niece Melanie has told me about you and what you are doing for others is wonderful.
$520
Commandex
$520
Archie Hardware Australia Pty. Ltd.
Wish you all the best!
$500
Anonymous
$400
Carter-benjamins
$400
Simon Glazier
$360
Michael Hosey
$323
Fran Molloy
Your passion and positivity lift up everyone around you Dee... congratulations on thriving in survival xxxxx
$323
Bernard Pryor
Good luck, Fi. Congratulations on your kind and generous commitment to this cause.
$304
Facebook Donation
$300
Marco Extrusions
Great cause - Well done Phil. Hope you're in training !!
$271
Carly And Lloyd Davies
Amazing effort for such a worthwhile cause. Well done, Fi and all of your team. ❤️
$271
Amanda Stafford
$271
Lesley Rochaix
Walk strongly, Em!
$253
Brad And Melanie Miller
Proud of you Pete x
$240
Luke And Katrina Speechley
$217
Anonymous
May we one day live in a world free from pancreatic cancer.
$217
Ara & Renee Agopian
Dee, you are a true inspiration. Keep up the good fight!
$217
Matched Donation
$200
Tina And Paolo Vagnini
We are cheering you all on
$200
Matched Donation
$200
Mat And Sara Robinson
$200
David Egan
Well done Fi!
$163
Tracey Robson
You are an inspiration! 💜
$154
Anonymous
$154
Melinda Orlaske
Hoping these clinical trials help more people, and that a cure is one day a reality. Donating in memory of my beautiful Nanna Dottie whom we lost to pancreatic cancer, and the wonderful Dee who has been helped by a trial. XX
$154
Jodie Cliffe
Such a worthy cause Emma. This donation is for lovely Dee (who I met & hung out with around 30 years ago), for my Dad and for my Aunty xxxx
$154
Dianne Finney
Congratulations Dee on your great acheivement
$107
Ashton Van Der Woerd
$107
Matched Donation
$107
Keila & Family Xx
Go Dee’s village and we’ll see you on the 19th!
$107
Matched Donation
$107
Graham
Congratulations Dee. I have been following your journey this month with great interest. I have also been wohard and have clocked up in chess of 230 kms, and might I say enjoyed every moment. All the best for your upcoming scan. Best Regards
$107
Philip Van Der Woerd
$107
Mel Richardson
$107
Fionne Mckillop
$107
Julie Nelson
An amazing walk for a great cause. Enjoy m!
$107
Ian Carter
$107
Sarah Doncovski
$107
Rod Peile
$107
Sandor
Proud of you!
$107
Gail Batman
$107
Shane & Peter Bernard
Cheering you on, Fi!
$107
Greg Ozolins
$107
Russell Barnes
Hi De, you’re such an inspiration
$107
Nick Parkin
$107
Leanne Cafe
$107
Arthur Denning
$107
Ben Smith
Well Done Anthea.
$107
Sara Bishop
Go Team! 👏 Keep fighting hard and raising awareness 🙌👏
$107
Kischa + Sascha
$107
Carla Steege
What an amazing cause to walk for…cheering you on every step of the way!
$107
Cameron Mckillop
Well done Fi!
$107
Kara Gear
In loving memory of a beautiful lady and her amazing family
$107
Ashton Van Der Woerd
$107
Matched Donation
$107
Daiana Plassan
Go get em Dee :)
$107
Matched Donation
$104
Craig Cordukes
Great effort for a great cause. Good luck!
$101
Facebook Donation
$100
Luke Meredith
Good on ya Maria
$100
Nicole Jones
$100
Shazzy Ashburn
In memory of your beautiful Mum xxx
$87
Rebecca Ledwell
$87
Blueline Building Pty Ltd
$87
Anthea Smith
$85
Rafi Sheikh
$85
Dotte Derrickson
Goooooo Fi!
$85
Kim Francois
$85
Nic Kayes X
🩷
$85
Linda Gotvik-dobson
Så bra Maria, lycka till 🤗
$85
Kerrie Slavin
Those shoes were made for walking
$85
Phil & Bron Esteban
$85
Matched Donation
$85
Mark Molloy
$85
Zoe Armstrong
A great cause Bec
$85
Dee Ozolins
$85
Kellie Franken
$85
Peta Van Der Woerd
$85
Sue Matheson
$85
Emma Rochaix
$85
Lauren Gladman
$85
Maria Batman
$85
Ian Mckillop
Well done kid!!
$85
Kim Bulkeley
Great cause & a great personal challenge to do this walk. Good on you.
$85
Bec H
Run Maria! Run!
$85
Philip Van Der Woerd
me
$85
Matched Donation
$85
Kaitlyn
Love you Dee 😘😘
$82
Gary B
We’re very proud of you Maria
$56
Jodie Mckell
Always amazing, well done Em’s xx
$56
Sarah Lamb
Go Pete x
$56
Kiara Rochaix
Get those walking boots on queen
$56
Diane Goble
Proud of you Dee.
$56
Di Mayo
Supporting you all the way.
$56
Kathy Asimakopoulos
Great cause Emma.. hope your friend is ok Sending hugs to all that are fighting this battke 🙏🏻
$56
Lachlan Fulwood
$56
Kirrily Snape
Go get ‘em, girlfriend!
$56
Jodie Mckell
Well done Charli 💜 xx
$56
Kerry Bassford
$56
Anonymous
$56
Dana
Go Bec!!!!
$56
Shae Miller
What an amazing cause Mel!! Good luck!
$56
Matched Donation
$56
Lindel Layland
Such a wonderful coarse. Hope the walk goes well. Xx
$56
Scott
$56
Matched Donation
$56
Emma Rochaix
$56
Eileen Milton
Go Kel!
$56
Callum Pryor
Good luck Mum!
$56
Vanessa White
$56
Cheryl Mcfall
$56
Renay Farrell
Love you Dee 💜💜
$56
Noah Rochaix
Much love Aunty :)
$56
Nickol
This is a great cause, Maria. Hope you and your team are safe the whole time!
$56
Matthew Denning
$56
Sarah Vrkic
Ur such a kind, giving person.
$56
Erica Karageorgis
Proud of you Emma Good Luck Bless your friend and everyone who is suffering. Erica
$56
Ben And Sandy Pryor
Well done Fi Love Ben Sandy and Annabelle
$56
Ciara Mcrae
Go team 🫶🏽🫶🏽
$56
Sonia Chimiak
Great cause, all best xx
$56
Garry Milton
Enjoy the walk. I know it’s for a good cause
$56
Matched Donation
$56
Mark Goble
$56
Owen O'brien
Keep going!
$55
Bernadette Mcconnell
$55
Lachlan
$55
Natalie Shannon
$55
Matched Donation
$55
Karen Mcmahon
Congratulations on this amazing achievement Dee. You’re such an inspiration 😘
$50
Linda Lloyd
Great cause Maria. Good luck!
$50
Sharyn Chambers
Enjoy your hike ⛰️
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Danny C
Every one of those 156km will mean something special. An amazing effort for a cause that deserves every step.. go well Maria!
$50
Cocks Family
$41
Miki & Chris
Always cheering for you Dee xx
$41
Leanne Barlow
$41
Dean Robson
$41
Cassandra Novak
Thanks for the opportunity to help this noble cause, Mel. Good luck on your challenge!
$41
Can Do Kids Academy
$41
Kristen And Clare
Good on you Maria. Glad we can support your challenge and raise funds to join in on the fight against pancreatic cancer. Love Kristen and Clare
$41
Matched Donation
$41
Ry Smith
$41
Bec Hughes
Good on you Bec
$41
Cheryl Woolnough
$41
Anonymous
$40
Danielle Coppleson
💜
$40
Janine
$40
Scott Mcmillan
Good luck Maria
$40
Vanessa Sheehy
$36
Alex Brook
$36
Mel Vetter
Well done Fi
$34
Natalie Price
You are wonderful!
$34
Jacob Smith
Love you❤️
$34
Harrison Pryor
Best of Luck Mum
$34
Grace Sutherland
$34
Jack Pryor
Walk the talk
$30
Karen Pride
$30
Kyla Smith
$29
Karen Cobby
$25
Kim Ryan
Always a supporter,I’ve your work Susan xo
$24
Anonymous
Good on you Xuan!
$24
Michael Rochaix
$24
Anonymous
$24
Tracy Grant
Go girl. Great cause.
$24
Matched Donation
$24
Sarah
Good luck everyone
$24
Alexia Lubben
❤️❤️
$24
Kathryn Lenton
Amazing work Mel!
$24
Matched Donation
$20
Lara Gosby
❤️❤️❤️
$20
Vanessa Garofano
$12
Karen Di Stefano
Good luck Anthea & Matt, your mum was a beautiful person. Always had a smile on her face
$10
Isla Rochaix
;)
$10
Facebook Donation
Our Fundraising Journey
Hi Dee, long overdue to help your cause. So impressed with with everything you and your family are doing for pankind. Sending lots of positive energy your way. Cheers Reid