Big, Bright, Blazing Megatrail! - in support of Meg Welchman's legacy
Meg Welchman was a Psychologist with a background in relationship counselling and positive psychology living in Brisbane. At 37, Meg was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of breast cancer just months after the birth of her second child. Having survived further devastating reoccurrences of cancer since then, Meg continued ongoing cancer treatment. Meg wrote and self published her book, This Present Moment, as a way to help others find the information they need when first facing a shocking diagnosis. This Present Moment is based on the themes of life that sustained Meg through the initial diagnosis and far beyond with living a connected, creative and courageous life with cancer. Meg was a passionate supporter of Choices, who provide free ongoing support for people experiencing cancer. Meg facilitated a writing group for people with secondary cancer through Choices. A percentage of her yearly project sales from This Present Moment Calendar were donated to Choices each year. The calendars are filled with her original photography from the preceding year, capturing life's simple magical moments. Meg was also a musician with the band The Double Happiness, playing with two good friends and her husband Simon. Sadly Meg passed away on Wednesday February 23 with family holding her close. Her darling children were nearby comforted by family and friends. She was only 49. Meg showed us that it is important to allow people to help in times of difficulty but it can be hard to find meaningful ways. In lieu of sending flowers, food or gifts, Meg's family asks that you consider donating to this fundraiser. All donations will be distributed between Choices and Meg's children. Thank you for your support.
Update
24 Apr 2022
Meg's wish was for us to remember her through 'music and more music'. The Brisbane Music Community, 4ZZZ, 4000 Records, No.7 Printhouse and The Triffid have come together in support of Meg's family and legacy with a super line up of her favourite artists/bands; Ancient Channels Nice Biscuit The Double Happiness The Stress Of Leisure Robert Forster Kellie Lloyd solo Adele & The Chandeliers Countrified Some Jerks Splat Acrobat Shifting Sands and Astrid from Pub Choir Come celebrate Meg's incredible life and enjoy on Monday May 2 from 1:00pm at The Triffid, Newstead. https://www.purplecordspress.com/in-loving-memory/
Update
04 Mar 2022
Wow! We are blown away by your generosity. Thank you so much. All funds raised through this page will be divided between the Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre and Meg's children. Choices have supported Meg from her diagnosis in 2010 with counselling, art therapy, yoga, support groups, the wig library and massage therapy among other services. "When cancer shatters your sense of reality and casts heavy shadows over your future you need experienced, insightful, empathic and warm friendly faces to help guide you through. The team at Choices provide so much and they do so with so little funding. Every dollar counts."
DONATIONS73
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Davy Wavy Beach
Thu, 5 May 2022
$ 50
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Christina Birch
Wed, 4 May 2022
$ 100
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Anonymous
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 100
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Imogen
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 1000
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Branko Cosic
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 50
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Simon Beesley
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 50
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Cathleen Stanley
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 50
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A Kings
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 20
We met you so late in your life and wish we had more time to hear your music. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Xx Andre and Laura
We met you so late in your life and wish we had more time to hear your music. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Xx Andre and Laura
$ 20
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Richard Triggs
Mon, 2 May 2022
$ 20
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Ange Armstrong
Sat, 9 Apr 2022
$ 32
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Fundraising for
Meg Welchman
Funds banked to:
Simon John Welchman and Megan Shane Welchman