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Real Stories

Tara & Melissa

This is Tara’s story. It’s also her family’s story.

In March 2021, Tara passed away from her cancer. Her family have generously given us permission to keep sharing Tara’s story as a celebration of her life. The video is part of Tara’s legacy, her determination to live life to the fullest and to be remembered as the vibrant young woman she was.

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Would you like to share your story? Redkite celebrates the diversity of personal experiences and stories. The stories shared on our website include opinions that may not necessarily represent Redkite’s views.

Dare to Dream

My best friend had cancer: Hamish’s story

Hamish and Fergus have been best mates for most of their lives. When Fergus was diagnosed with cancer at 16, their friendship changed, and in many ways became much stronger. This is Hamish’s story of supporting his best friend through his toughest journey.

My best friend had cancer: Hamish’s story

Hamish and Fergus have been best mates for most of their lives. When Fergus was diagnosed with cancer at 16, their friendship changed, and in many ways became much stronger. This is Hamish’s story of supporting his best friend through his toughest journey.

On treatment

Jacinta and Daisy: We were shoved into hospital life 

“I kind of blocked out a lot in those first few weeks, because there’s so many people coming to see us all the time, talk to us, and tell us different things. I was kind of numb really.” 

Jacinta and Daisy: We were shoved into hospital life 

“I kind of blocked out a lot in those first few weeks, because there’s so many people coming to see us all the time, talk to us, and tell us different things. I was kind of numb really.”