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In loving memory of Gina Savage
We are deeply, deeply saddened to share the news that we lost our gorgeous light, Gina, on Monday 12 June after an eight year battle with melanoma.
She was the beloved daughter of her parents, Zoe and Joe, the much loved sister of her big brother, Jack, and adored partner of Tom. She will be deeply missed by so many of her friends, and a huge hole has been left in all of our lives.
Gina lived every day to the fullest, and truly squeezed every minute out of life, all while remaining a true advocate for melanoma prevention and awareness, after being diagnosed with the insidious disease at just 20 years old. She was dedicated to raising funds and awareness for those facing the same fight as her, or those that might still have it ahead of them.
There are no words to describe this insurmountable loss in all of our lives and the lives of her enormous circle of family and friends.
Gina’s Story
Diagnosed at 20, the removal of a small lump on my scalp became the beginning of the most devastating six year battle with melanoma. Whilst I’m yet to find the drug that will cure me, what I have found is the fire in my belly to raise awareness, increase detection and find a cure for the wretched disease. This disease has taken more from me than I could have ever imagined but one thing it certainly cannot take from me is my drive to survive!! Learn more about my story below.
The Cause
Thanks to the amazing generosity of donors, and the consistent hard work of health professionals, the six months Gina was likely to have to live without successful treatment, has turned into three years. These three years have been invaluable time to push towards finding the perfect liquid gold that could cure her disease and those in her position. Three more years to spend time with the people she loves the most. Three more years to raise as much awareness and funding we possibly can to prevent the suffering and heartache for others at the hands of this retched disease. Read more about melanoma research at Mater Foundation below.
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