Blister Sisters - Blitzing it for Bec

Donating plasma with Steve!

Did you know......
Cancer patients are the main recipients of plasma?

Plasma can be donated every 2 weeks and whole blood every 3 months.

I'm going to continue to donate plasma every fortnight to honour Bec 🥰

Our beautiful warrior lost her battle yesterday.

Steve was by her side as she took her last breath and left this world.

Our thoughts are with Steve, Bruce (Bec's dad), Bec's siblings, all her nieces and nephews, and everyone that loved this incredible woman.

Bec was such an inspiration to Briony & I. The strength she showed as she battled the beast was truly mind blowing.

Not a day will go by that we aren't thinking of you.
Thank you for being my sister.

Rest peacefully sweetheart ❤️❤️

💙 Appreciation post for my little brother 💙

Over the last 6 months, my brother Steve has shown what true love looks like. He has been by Bec's side every moment of every day. He has shown her the kind of love and support that comes from the most genuine of hearts.

My brother can be the biggest goofball and has driven me bonkers over the years, but the way he has looked after Bec has shown me how incredible he truly is.

This is without a doubt the toughest time in Steve's life, and we will do everything we can to be there for him and help him through it.

We love you Steve ❤️

Our beautiful warrior Bec Thoroughgood has a new friend, her morphine drip.

With that and a concoction of other pain meds, she is being kept as comfortable as possible at home.

Although I can't run right now, I know Briony will still be Blitzing it for you, Bec.

We love you sweetheart. Keep fighting, and I will see you next weekend ❤️❤️

Oops.

Today's run didn't go so well in Wangaratta. Although I was making fairly good time on my intended 5k, I took a tumble in front of about a million people, at peak school-drop off time, and took off a few layers.

My knees and pride are a bit sore now 🙄

I have to share this picture of Steve and Bec.

Look at these baby faces! 🥰🥰
So damned cute.
Taken all the way back in 2009, when they had their whole lives ahead of them.

True love right there folks. Always & forever ❤️

Wedding photos - Part 3

Wedding photos - Part 2

Introducing Mr & Mrs Thoroughgood 🥰

Yesterday our brave warrior married the love of her life.

In the space of 6 days, everyone worked their butts off to pull together the most beautiful and emotional wedding ever.

Congratulations to the happy couple! Steve & Bec, we are so honoured to have been able to share your incredible day ❤️

❤️ Love is in the air ❤️

On Saturday Bec and Steve are getting married. About bloody time too, after 18 years together, and being engaged for 8 of them!

This decision was only made 4 days ago, and in that time, almost everything has been organised. This will be, without a doubt, the most beautiful, love-filled, emotional wedding ever.

We are so honoured to be attending this very special event ❤️💐💍

While our brave warrior continues to fight the bastard that is cancer, I'll continue running 🏃‍♀️

Always tricky on night shift, but still managed to get a good time (for my standard anyway).
My splits are consistent, if nothing else! 🤣

The music trivia night has been cancelled.
All ticket sales will be refunded.

We apologise for the disappointment and appreciate your understanding ❤️

Our hearts are breaking 💔
The medication hasn't worked.

On Friday Bec and Steve met with the oncologist, who gave them the devastating news that Bec's courageous battle will soon be over.
Bec's liver is destroyed and her kidneys are starting to shut down.

Our beautiful warrior is now settled at home, where the palative care team will ensure she is as comfortable as possible, and Steve and all her loved ones can spend those last precious moments together.

We would like to thank everyone for their support and love. Bec has said often that it is this support she feels from the Blister Sisters community that has kept her going.

We are so grateful for all the love and generosity that gave Bec the strength to keep fighting ❤️

Not running today - donating plasma instead!

If you haven't donated blood or plasma for a while, book yourself in. You never know who your blood will help. Might even be someone like Bec ❤️❤️

Morning run in Adelaide 🏃‍♀️
Hilly and windy - certainly no PB today! 😜

Have a beautiful day all ❤️

First run in a almost a week, thanks my dodgy right hip (old age, probably 🤪)
7km today, and I didn't even get rained on! 😁😁

Who else ran today? 🏃‍♀️

Unleash Your Inner Genius!!

Get your friends and family together and join us on the 2nd of March (just 48 days away) for the most EPIC Music Trivia Night hosted by Deaksy from 531 3GG breakfast radio!🎶

Don't miss out on the fun – Grab your tickets now and secure your spot for a night filled with mind-blowing music knowledge and a chance to claim the title of Trivia Master 🏆

Tickets available here 👉https://www.trybooking.com/COGLD – book a table of 10 or purchase tickets individually!

Blister Sisters Blitzing it for Bec - Music Trivia Night Join us for a night of music, laughter, and friendly competition at our Music Trivia Night Fundraiser hosted by the charismatic Deaksy from 531 3GG breakfast radio and Triviology! What's in tune for you? Deaksy will put your music knowledge to the test with a diverse range of rounds featuring va...

Grab yourself a copy of this weeks Warragul Drouin Gazette to read a wonderfully written article by Nick Duck about the Blister Sisters - Blitzing it for Bec taking on The Hallora Marathon in support of Bec Mather and our fundraising efforts!

For those that already have an online subscription to the paper, the article is available here https://www.thegazette.com.au/news/blister-sisters-take-on-hallora-marathon

We are so grateful to all our incredible supporters 🫶

Blister Sisters take on Hallora Marathon - The Warragul and Drouin Gazette by Nicholas DuckThe recent Hallora Marathon was awash with people dressed in pink all running for a cause close to their heart. They are members of the Blister Sisters - Blitzing it for Bec, a local group dedicated to raising money to help a beloved...

🏃‍♀️ First run for the year for me (Briony) - longest run since The Hallora Marathon!

What a feeling and what a way to start training for the year!

PB's for 1km, 5km and 10km all in the one run on the treadmill!!

🥇1km 3:56 min/km
🥇5km 22:12 min/km
🥇10km 48:01 min/km

We cannot wait to complete more running events this year and keep raising awareness for Bec's battle 💟

Happy New Year to all our beautiful supporters!

We hope 2024 brings everyone so much love and happiness 🥰

Let this be the year that Bec Mather kicks cancer to the kerb, and proves all the specialists wrong that said her cancer was unsurvivable 👊

No New Year's resolution for me (B1), I just want to keep doing what I'm doing, and maybe even get under 5 hrs for one of my marathons.

First run done for '24. F*** it's hot!! 🥵🏃‍♀️

Stay safe peeps, and stay tuned for our next exciting event!

❤ HOW GREAT ARE PEOPLE ❤

Last night Kelly Wells and her team at the Newborough Pub hosted an incredible night for our beautiful Bec!

This event was organised by Kelly out of the goodness of her heart after she learned of Bec's story and the work we have been doing to try and raise awareness and funds for Bec's cancer treatment.

Kelly's act of kindness continued as she sought donations from the local community who generously donated incredible prizes for a huge raffle! Rick Dessmann (Ricky D) jumped on board and donated his time and amazing voice to provide a brilliant night of live music!

Not only did Kelly bring the local community together for such a wonderful night, she showed everyone what an incredible difference you can make to other people's lives just by being kind and compassionate, even if you have never met them before 🥰

Kelly, the legend, even shaved her head at the end of the night to help remind Bec that she is not alone and to help drum up some more donations with the hope of reaching $6k to go towards one fortnight of Bec's treatments!!

To date, the night has a raised a total of $2,797 to go towards Bec's treatments and Kelly has kindly offered to keep the donation drive going for a little while longer to keep aiming for the $6k mark!

We are beyond grateful to Kelly and the team, Ricky D and the local community for their incredible support. There are just not enough words to show our appreciation or how much of an impact you have had on us all, THANK YOU 🙏

So do yourself a favour, the next time you are trying to decide where to go for dinner, head to the Newborough Pub for a great feed and friendly service!

Today is the Day 🥳

A huge shout-out to Kelly and the fantastic team at the Newborough Pub for their incredible support. They've gone above and beyond to make sure this night is unforgettable as we rally together to raise essential funds for Bec's cancer treatment.

Secure your spot now and join us for a memorable night!

Here is our superstar Bec 😍

She had a drain today to relieve the pressure the built up fluid (Ascities) puts on her organs. This causes her pain and she struggles to breath 😔
Drain done ✔️ Pain relieved! 😌

Come to the Newborough Pub tomorrow night to see this gorgeous girl and show your support.

All money donated from now until the end of tomorrow night will go towards the $6000 target. If we reach that, Kelly Wells will shave her head!

We can't wait to see you there!! ❤️

📣Countdown Alert!! Only 3 days left🥳 Join us this Friday 29th December at the Newborough Pub for an incredible fundraising night in support of our beautiful Bec!

Secure your spot by calling the pub directly at 03 5126 2117 for table bookings.

Get ready for an evening packed with excitement, including live music by Rick Dessmann! Raffles and games start at 5pm.

Remember to bring your cash and gold coins to ensure you don't miss out on the fun! See you there!

Kelly and her awesome staff would love to help put a little smile on this beautiful couples face so let's show them a supporting good night we have Rick Dessmann who has donated his time and a huge raffle that the local community have helped with donations and all proceeds go straight to bec , burger menu will be up on the day with the deals for the fundraiser with full menu also available . I really hope to see you all there . Call to book your table on 51262117

Join us at the Newborough Pub next Friday night! Kelly and her team have so generously offered an incredible night for us to raise more money for Bec!
Come for a drink, say hi to Bec, get some raffle tickets, and kick back and enjoy the tunes of Rick Dessmann.
We hope to see you there! 😁🥂🎶❤️

This is what $6,000 looks like 👇

Every two weeks Bec and Steve pay $6k for the medication that could very well save Bec's life.
The government pays for the rest of the treatment for 9 months after Bec & Steve have forked out the first $24k.

Our fundraising hasn't stopped. We have managed to cover the first 9 months, but we won't be stopping there.

Many more special events to come as we do everything we can to ensure Bec gets the treatment she needs.

We love you Bec. You've got this 👊❤️

Check out The Hallora Marathon page for some incredible moments captured last Sunday 🥰

So proud of our crew and everyone who participated on the day to make it such a special event ❤

Get the tissues ready, because this might bring a tear to your eye 🥹

Our beautiful brave Bec made the huge decision to shave her head, after getting sick of handfuls coming out when she washed her hair, finding it on her pillow, on Steve's face, and even in the fridge (that one has us puzzled 🤔)

Bec courageously chose to do it after The Hallora Marathon, surrounded by all the love and support of the Blister Sisters support crew.

Through plenty of tears and lots of hugs, the last of Bec's locks were shaved off. Then the line formed for those that wanted to shave their heads too:

Steve - Bec's finance (and Jodi's bother) bravely had his hair and beard removed. First time anyone has seen his chin for about 20 years!

Corey - Jodi's hubby - opted for the viking look, shaving his head and keeping his beard.

Tristan - Briony's brother - went for a shaved head and his beard off, keeping a Chopper Reid style mo.

Caty - Steve's niece - opted to shave her undercut, not quite willing to take the whole lot off.

And a very special mention to 3 year old Jackson, Tristan & Belinda's son, who wanted his hair to "look like Daddy's".

Bec, we know that you are still getting used to your new look, but you still look so beautiful. Being bald will never change that. We love you so much ❤️❤️