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Tara: ‘I won’t let this stop me’
“My diagnosis hasn’t just affected me – it’s also had an extreme impact on my family.”
Tara is not going to let get cancer get in the way of her dream of one day becoming an actor. Diagnosed with sarcoma at 17-years-old, she was responding well to treatment, but in July 2020 her cancer had relapsed and spread to her lungs. She isn’t letting cancer stop her from completing her Year 12 exams.
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. Tara’s was determined to live life to the fullest and to be remembered as the vibrant young woman she was.
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