Jo Parry Brisbane, Queensland Australia Amazon Heart Thunder Australia 2009 Changing Gears US 2004 Support Van Driver Amazon Heart Odyssey India 2007 Click Here to Donate now!

Hi - I am Jo from Brisbane.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 37.  Obviously this came as a big shock.  I had no history of breast cancer in my family, or among family and friends.  I had a mastectomy and 22 lymph nodes removed – 18 of which were positive.  I had a TRAM reconstruction 2 years after diagnosis.

It is now nine and a half years later.  I am fit, healthy and very happy.  I have met many women over the last nine years, mainly through my involvement with Dragons Abreast Australia and Amazon Heart.

I was lucky to have participated in the inaugural Amazon Heart event – Changing Gears 2004.  For me, this experience brought about confidence and the understanding of how important peer support is for women traveling the breast cancer road.   I also participated in the Amazon Heart Odyssey 2007 India adventure, building a cottage for orphaned and abandoned babies.   It was quite different to a motorcycle event but really special all the same.

I could not resist the idea of participating in this years Thunder in Australia.  I understand too well the need for peer support and raising awareness to other women.  I cherish the life long friendships that I have made through Amazon Heart.

In May 2009 I will celebrate 10 years survival. What better way to celebrate than with 40 women from across the world on Amazon Heart Thunder 2009.

Please help other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer by clicking the donation link. Thanks for your support!

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