Join us for the
Walk for Wellbeing October 2024

Walk, run or ride with us this October to raise money for young people living with cancer.

Every October since 2019 The Christina Ghobadi Foundation has held the Walk for Wellbeing to raise funds and awareness for the work we do.

So take the challenge this coming October to walk, run or bike to improve your own wellbeing and spread awareness of this incredible cause. It’s perfect for all fitness levels!

All of the money you raise as part of Walk for Wellbeing 2024 goes directly towards wellness grants for young people living with cancer. Your fundraising makes our mission possible.

 
 

Pick your challenge

Accept the challenge and register yourself today. Get your very own fundraising page and start earning some awesome rewards.

Track your progress

Connect your account to Strava or manually track how close you are to reaching your goal.

Make a difference

Get your family and friends to sponsor you and raise a money for the cause.

Who We Are

The Christina Ghobadi Foundation is a charity that provides wellness grants to young people living with cancer.

Whether they are still undergoing or finished treatment, the road to recovery is exhausting for cancer patients. It takes an immense toll on their mental and physical strength for what can feel like a lifetime.

That’s why we’re offering wellness grants for cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 30 who live in Victoria. Whether it be a retreat to a peaceful destination, yoga classes or meditation seminars, a grant can make all the difference to their mental health and morale.

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Who We Are

The Christina Ghobadi Foundation is a charity that provides wellness grants to young people living with cancer.

Whether they are still undergoing or finished treatment, the road to recovery is exhausting for cancer patients. It takes an immense toll on their mental and physical strength for what can feel like a lifetime.

That’s why we’re offering wellness grants for cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 30 who live in Victoria. Whether it be a retreat to a peaceful destination, yoga classes or meditation seminars, a grant can make all the difference to their mental health and morale.

Find Out More

HOW WE CAN HELP

Grants

If you’re aged 18-30, live in Victoria and cancer has turned your life upside down, grants are available to help you access physical and mental wellbeing

Receive a grant

Grants

If you’re aged 18-30, live in Victoria and cancer has turned your life upside down, grants are available to help you access physical and mental wellbeing

Receive a grant

Health Professionals

Referring a patient for a grant is a quick and simple process. Our wellness grants can support your patient wellness activities that support their recovery.

Referral Process

Health Professionals

Referring a patient for a grant is a quick and simple process. Our wellness grants can support your patient wellness activities that support their recovery.

Referral Process

Donate

We rely on your generosity so that we can support more young people living with cancer. Every donation goes directly towards our grant-giving program.

Fundraise

Fundraising is a great way to help us provide more grants to young people. Whether it’s hosting a BBQ, a morning tea or being part of the annual Walk for Wellbeing fundraising event … every little bit counts!

Volunteer

If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people living with cancer, consider giving your time and skills to support us in our work.

As a cancer patient, hair loss was one of the things I dreaded most. Losing my hair meant that I looked “sick” and as a female, it impacted my identity and the way I perceived myself. I used my grant to purchase a wig. Having gone through chemotherapy last year, my hair thinned drastically however I was fortunate to have kept some of my hair and didn’t require any wigs or headwear to conceal this. However, after relapsing this year and being put on a stronger chemotherapy regimeand requiring a stem cell transplant, my hair started falling in chunks within days of my treatment….

I used my grant to pay for tickets to a clay workshop for my partner and myself. The wellness grant was something that I had not even imagined when I was diagnosed, but I’m so thankful I was able to access it. It was so wonderful to be able to treat myself and my partner after going through a traumatic time. I spent my grant on tickets to a hand building with clay workshop for my partner and myself. We unfortunately have been unable to complete our clay creations due to covid-19 restrictions, but we are both looking forward to doing so when restrictions are lifted. It was a really fun experience for both of us and I’d love to be able to work with clay more in the future.

I used the grant to contribute towards the purchase of a treadmill. I am so fortunate to be able to access this grant, I was at a loss with my fitness posttreatment and I was hesitant to get a gym membership as I wasn’t sure it would meet my needs. Being able to purchase a treadmill with the grant meant that I was able to get back into my fitness from the comfort of my own home, and when I needed to rest it was easy to do so. During the coronavirus the treadmill has been imperative for my wellbeing.

I used the grant to assist with Physiotherapy costs. I have been doing strength training with my physio now for about 2 months to help build up the lost strength and muscle from battling cancer. This grant has helped pay for the sessions with my physio so I can continue to gain strength and fitness and get my body back to the health level it was before.

I used my grant to attend Exercise Physiology sessions and have an Aquatic Centre Gym membership for 3 months. It was extremely beneficial to my recovery from chemotherapy treatment and enhanced the importance of wellbeing and fitness in my life. I noticed an improvement in my mental health and energy levels during the three months of my program. It was great to meet other people in a similar situation at the group exercise physiotherapy sessions, it made me feel supported and less alone in my journey. Don’t hesitate to apply for this grant. It is a very simple application process with a supportive team behind it. I highly recommend it at any stage of your treatment and/or recovery.

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As a cancer patient, hair loss was one of the things I dreaded most. Losing my hair meant that I looked “sick” and as a female, it impacted my identity and the way I perceived myself. I used my grant to purchase a wig. Having gone through chemotherapy last year, my hair thinned drastically however I was fortunate to have kept some of my hair and didn’t require any wigs or headwear to conceal this. However, after relapsing this year and being put on a stronger chemotherapy regimeand requiring a stem cell transplant, my hair started falling in chunks within days of my treatment….

I used my grant to pay for tickets to a clay workshop for my partner and myself. The wellness grant was something that I had not even imagined when I was diagnosed, but I’m so thankful I was able to access it. It was so wonderful to be able to treat myself and my partner after going through a traumatic time. I spent my grant on tickets to a hand building with clay workshop for my partner and myself. We unfortunately have been unable to complete our clay creations due to covid-19 restrictions, but we are both looking forward to doing so when restrictions are lifted. It was a really fun experience for both of us and I’d love to be able to work with clay more in the future.

I used the grant to contribute towards the purchase of a treadmill. I am so fortunate to be able to access this grant, I was at a loss with my fitness posttreatment and I was hesitant to get a gym membership as I wasn’t sure it would meet my needs. Being able to purchase a treadmill with the grant meant that I was able to get back into my fitness from the comfort of my own home, and when I needed to rest it was easy to do so. During the coronavirus the treadmill has been imperative for my wellbeing.

I used the grant to assist with Physiotherapy costs. I have been doing strength training with my physio now for about 2 months to help build up the lost strength and muscle from battling cancer. This grant has helped pay for the sessions with my physio so I can continue to gain strength and fitness and get my body back to the health level it was before.

I used my grant to attend Exercise Physiology sessions and have an Aquatic Centre Gym membership for 3 months. It was extremely beneficial to my recovery from chemotherapy treatment and enhanced the importance of wellbeing and fitness in my life. I noticed an improvement in my mental health and energy levels during the three months of my program. It was great to meet other people in a similar situation at the group exercise physiotherapy sessions, it made me feel supported and less alone in my journey. Don’t hesitate to apply for this grant. It is a very simple application process with a supportive team behind it. I highly recommend it at any stage of your treatment and/or recovery.

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