Jo Taylor

Women's 5km Walk/Run 2026

I'm fundraising for Cancer Council Tasmania

In June this year I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer.

What followed was a whirlwind of scans, appointments, discussions and finally some tough decisions.  The process wasn't easy at times and many tears were shed along the way. I will forever be grateful for the help and support of my village - family, and friends who banded together to reminded me I was loved and most importantly fed - the Rack Pack!  And for the Breastcare Nurses and one incredible surgeon who guided those decisions with lots of information and a gentle compassion.

On the other side of surgery, the Cancer Council has been a great support.  The services they provide to people diagnosed with cancer are invaluable.  From the phone call at home post surgery to check in and outline their services to the use of a car park for follow up appointments with specialists (for those familiar with hospital parking in Launceston, this is a godsend!).  They offer a safe and welcoming space to puzzle, eat lunch, provide information and next week I even begin a strength and flex exercise physiology class to build strength post surgery.

On Sunday (yes typical Jo last minute fashion), The Rack pack - a group of fabulous friends and family - are walking/running 5km to raise money for the Cancer Council Tasmania.  

Please, please, please, I would love it if you could throw a few dollars towards our effort and support the Cancer Council and their wonderful services, because chances are, you or someone you know will appreciate this in future.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Pru

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Annie And Charles

Wishing you all the best Jo x

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Jo Dowling

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Rosie B

Go team Rack Pack!

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Anonymous

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Kalie, Will & Gang

Sending you lots of love Jo x You’re smashing it!

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Megan Pooley

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Penzo Cooper

Sending lots of love and strength through this shitty time. We love you Joey, you are such a strong, fun and determined human💕💕. You have got this💪🏻 Lots of love Penzo & Will

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Georgie Burbury

Xxxx

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Pin Affleck

GO JO!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

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Kahlia Mathew

Proud of you! 🩷

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Tj

Xxx

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Peter Last

Off and running!

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Verto

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Juniper And Her Minions

Yehhhhh big sis!!

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Verto

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Euan Hills

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Verto

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Wendy Cooper

Go Joey we are all with you on this journey.

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Annabelle

Walking alongside you all the way Joey xxx

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Kirsten Towns

Enjoy the 5km - I can’t be there. All healing vibes and good spirits with you.

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Sally Gall

Superstar xx

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Mandy Zucker

Jo - I’m so sorry to read about what you’ve been through. All my love x

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Nicole Darcey

Cancer is brutal but Your Rack Pack army is stronger! You go girl!

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Liv & Charlie Fairbairn Morris

Sending you all our love and support, Joey. We’re right behind you!

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Tracy Spencer

Absolutely brilliant: thanks for doing this, and even tho I didn’t see up to say so, I’ve been thinking of you and am so glad you’re out the other side of surgery and up to walking 5km already!! You matter to so many people, for so many reasons. Xx

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Jo & Jono

You’ve got this Joey!

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Andrew Cashin

Sending you lots of love Jo

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Zan Urquhart

We are right behind you Joey! Lots of love Zan & Urq x

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Jimmy & Sarah

Onya Joey x

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Carley Whatley

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Johnston Family

Your amazingly strong mate keep punching this away xxx

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Alice Harris

Go Jo! Such a wonderful organisation to support. Thinking of you x

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Liana Youl

Sending you all the strength & positive energy I can muster to kick this cancers arse! Big love to you beautiful Jo xx

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Claire Cunningham

You’ve got this Jo! X

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Alex Gilbert

Hi Jo!

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Kate Polk

Go well Superstar! You're an inspiration to everyone and we are all behind you. Knowing you, you will kick this dirty cancers arse 👊🏻😘

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Charlotte Blythe

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Erin Martin

Run like the wind, Jo!

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George & Logan

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Caroline Christensen

Lots of love Jo x

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Angie Howard

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Jess Jones

Sending love and hugs from Tamworth. Love you 😘😘

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Sarah Chugg

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Georgie Nicolson

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Claire & Rob Evans

Thinking of you Jo… So glad you have your village, love Claire & Rob xx

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Meika Bain

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Les & George

Inspirational Jo.

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Leroy Mac Designs

So sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Sending love and strength and get well quick wishes. Love The McErvales x

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Deb Sparks

Dear Jo So sorry to hear what you’ve been going through. You’ve got this. Keep shining and enjoy the walk xxx Love Deb

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Chloe Lyne

Enjoy the walk! Sorry your fellow walker can’t make the stroll with you!

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Mady Taylor

We’ll be cheering from across the river xx

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Sarah Grey

Running for a great cause ❤️

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Catherine Foy

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Anonymous

Well done you super trouper. All the best for recovery. Take care. X.

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Lana Bush

Sending love Jo x

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Mel Nicolson

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Amber

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Annabel Wallace

Go you good thing! 🏃‍♀️ xxx

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Jo Taylor