I'm taking part in Bandanna Day to stand up to cancer!
I’m taking part in Canteen’s Bandanna Day and colouring my hair red this year to support young people when cancer crashes into their world.!
My name is Sammy Capiron (Samantha) and here is my story.
Past years have been very difficult suffering from my diagnosis of A.L.L Leukaemia. Also still here is another reason why I know canteen and want to help any cancer foundation!
At age two and a half I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in September 2006. After battling this blood cancer for several years, I was finally given the opportunity to beat it by a lifesaving treatment called Stem Cell Bone Marrow Transplant (SCBMT). This occurred in December 2009 and with heartfelt gratitude to the anonymous donor who gave me his stem cells from his bone marrow, I finally was cured of cancer. I was well for a while but unfortunately, I received a rare complication from the transplant called Sclerodermatous Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (SCGVHD). After several more years of hospital treatment and having travelled interstate for experimental treatment, to obtain a cure for SCGVHD, I began to recover slowly.
Whilst I still have some disabling symptoms that limit my physical ability from the SCGVHD, I am thankful to my family and extended support network of friends who have supported me through such a difficult period in my life. And to my older brother who was always there after school playing on the hospital playstation 2 with me haha. As dad dropped you off at the hospital when I was with mum.
My memory not being so well- dad was there taking care of me at night when he did shifts with mum after work.
I am now 19 and physically well, working at my dream job at Eb Games Aus at the Headquarters with my partner.
I would like to thank the Leukemia Foundation in particular CANTEEN, for their ongoing support.
CANTEEN has been there for many months after I graduated from school, and they were there to help me find a job and working around the issues of my disabilities from my post cancer diagnosis.
Thank you to the two young ladies who have helped from CANTEEN, for getting me to where I am today
My mum and I always have back to Queensland hospital foundation and also Melbourne in no matter shape or form. It was a special experience and I still want to continue that somehow in my own hands.
I would encourage everyone to support this noble cause as I raise funds for the many young people who still battle with cancer and to show my personal appreciation for my life.
#BandannaDay
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This is what I ended up with
This is what I started with
BeforeAfter
My Achievements
Raised $90
Raised $180
Raised $270
Pledged to stand up to cancer
Made a self-donation
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First donation
Shared my page
Sent an email
Reached 50% of goal
Reached 100% of goal
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My Updates
Recent donation
Sunday 16th Oct Thank you for the recent donation. 🥰😍 - Tania , Wayne and others Share
Recent morning donation
Friday 14th Oct Thank you Stella! Sorry hahah I have no clue who you are but thank you for your donation 💖 Share
More donations
Thursday 13th Oct Hahah can’t keep up!! Thank you to more of the recent donations Share
Recent donations
Thursday 13th Oct Thanks dad , auntie Suzette and Jules and her family for donating 💖❤️ Share
First donation and help!
Thursday 29th Sep Thanks Tony for the first donation!!! I am getting help from work to post my posters up! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$116.05
Mike Capiron
$116.05
Matched Donation
$110
Russell
$105.50
Michael John Poulter
$105.50
Susan Mcdonald
So proud of you Sammy. You are an inspirational strong young woman.
$105.50
Matched Donation
$105.50
Gayle Capiron
$94.95
Wayne Parcell
All power to you Sammy. Xx
$94.95
Anne Curtis
So so very proud of you Sam❤️😘😘
$94.95
Matched Donation
$68.58
Brandi Kingston
Thanks for the food!
$68.58
Glenn
$68.58
Matched Donation
$68.58
Lulu Tasker
Sammy, you are a true miracle. Blessings to you for a wonderful life ahead. Love Louise and Jeff
$68.58
Matched Donation
$52.75
Zackariah Snarsberry
Keep up the good work
$52.75
Dj Stonier
So proud of you Sammy
$50
Jeffrey Wilson
$50
Chatime Matched
$47.48
Julie, Steve, Max And Cooper
Sammy your journey has been a tough one but you're a strong woman whose strength shines bright. We are so proud of the beautiful young woman that you are.
$47.48
Matched Donation
$47.48
Anonymous
$47.48
Matched Donation
$47.48
Tania Bagley
Good luck Sam. You are remarkable and an inspiration. I know a bit about your journey through your Dad, who is your biggest fan. I wish you all the best to continue to shine!
$47.48
Anonymous
$45
Ben Edgar
$42.20
Andrew Coad
$42.20
Matched Donation
$31.65
Micheline Suzette Drewes
$31.65
Matched Donation
$31.65
Stella Reweti
Hi Sammy What a great attitude YOU have.! Isn't Canteen truly Amazing.A Big Thank you to them and the skilled Doctors . Sounds like you also have lots of Love Family & Friends ❤️ 💙 💜 💕 Great effort Sammy 👌 💪
$31.65
Helena Thong
Keep it up
$21.10
Dani Andrews
Good luck Sam 😊🙏🏻
$21.10
Emma Dainer
So glad you are doing so well all these years later sammy, you’re a strong and wonderful person. cant wait for the hair transformation! 💞
$21.10
Anonymous
$20
Tony
It’s not much but hopefully others add to it. Love you xx
$15.83
Dalton Simmonds
$10.55
Ben Edgar
$10.55
Shannon Atkin
Excited to see your new hair
$10.55
Sammy Capiron
$10
Rachel Upton
$8.44
Ben Mitchell
Stay strong, God bless. You're an absolute trooper :)
$7.91
Glenn Kaehne
Cupcakes!!
$7.39
Yiskah D'amore
Hope this helps! Sorry it's not double donation day x
$5.28
Aiden Currie
$4.22
Well done sweetheart for putting yourself out there and aiming high for such a noble cause. Remember that it is not so much about reaching that target or that goal, it is more about you GIVING with your heart, a sacrifice of time, effort and love to make a positive difference to other people's lives.