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Western Sydney 70.3 Ironman Competitor Julia Hammans

Published on: August 2022

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-126503

Western Sydney 70.3 Ironman Competitor Julia Hammans

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (20:36:00):

I recognise 21-year-old Mosman local Julia Hammans, who is currently preparing to take part in a half marathon in September on behalf of her mum, who was taken from her family earlier this year after a six-year battle with cancer. In 2016 she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at the age of 53 and courageously went through numerous chemotherapy treatments and medical trials. On her behalf and in her name, Julia will be competing in the Western Sydney 70.3 Ironman in September. The event consists of a 1.9 kilometre swim and a 90 kilometre cycle followed by a 21.1 kilometre run. Julia has an incredible goal of raising $25,000 for ovarian cancer research. As members know, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer in Australia and there is currently no early detection test. We need every cent possible to research ovarian cancer. I wish Julia the best of luck with her training and hope that she performs to her absolute best on the day of the marathon. Good luck, Julia. I know you will make your family—and your mum—incredibly proud.