By Mell Penno

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I'm helping to #ForkCancer by hosting a Longest Table!

This August, I'm hosting a Longest Table to raise money for life-changing cancer research. Sadly, almost 452 Australians are diagnosed with cancer every day - that's 74 friends, parents, workmates and kids during the time it takes to host a meal.

As a cancer survivor myself and someone who has lost a best friend, sister in-law, grandparents and several friends to cancer, I am hosting this in honour of ANYONE touched by cancer so we can #forkcancer together!

Please donate to my Table - every dollar raised helps change these statistics by funding life-changing cancer research through The Hospital Research Foundation Group.

Let's #ForkCancer together! 

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Fork cancer

Tuesday 22nd Jul
As a cancer survivor myself, I suffer alot of ‘survivors guilt’ 
I lost my best friend to Melanoma in 2019 and my sister in-law to cervical cancer in 2023.
I was at a funeral yesterday for a friends husband who had the same cancer as me.
This is why I want to #forkcancer, for all of the warriors, past & present! 

Table Feed

Donation $1.08k

Donation received from:

The Big Rocking Horse Gumeracha

05 September 2025

Collected at event from door sales & raffles etc

Donation $266.92

Donation received from:

Careds

30 August 2025

We’re here to support you just as you support everyone around you. Your incredible dedication and hard work not only inspire your team but also make a meaningful difference in the community. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️ From the CareDS Team.

Donation $54.12

Donation received from:

Peter Hogben

30 August 2025

Donation $50

Donation received from:

Mell From The Big Rocking Horse

22 July 2025

I hate cancer!!

Donation $33.15

Donation received from:

Glenda

30 August 2025

I love the Big Rocking Horse and as a cancer survivor, I fully support your long table lunch. Good luck, I wish you every sucess

Donation $33.15

Donation received from:

Amelia Pipicella

30 August 2025

Good luck x

Donation $30

Donation received from:

Nikki Steele

30 August 2025

i just lost my dad to cancer on the 16th of august 2025. its such a cruel and heart breaking disease. He used to love coming to the big rocking horse. all the best Mel x

Donation $22.58

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Anonymous

30 August 2025

Good luck Mell, have a wonderful day, sorry I can't be there.

Donation $22.58

Donation received from:

Rena Bee

23 August 2025

To Mell and TBRH Team! Congratulations on all your achievements so far! Here's to a great night

Donation $22.58

Donation received from:

Nicolle Pope

07 August 2025