Geelong Cats footballer Kate Darby is used to challenges, having fought her way back to the top of her game after COVID and juggling motherhood.
Along the way, she also helped forge a pathway for women returning to the game after pregnancy.
Kate’s determination and commitment to juggling the joys of family life with a tough training regime to pursue her footy dreams is a common theme in the AFLW, with players often managing the balance of motherhood and professional sport.
Giving back to the local community is also something that comes naturally to Kate who last year was the joint recipient of the Carter Family Community Champion award for her outstanding efforts to support the Cats community initiatives.
Taking on the role of Ambassador for Challenge Brain Cancer is another example of Kate’s passionate commitment to supporting the local community. The event is a fundraising initiative of Peace of Mind Foundation, a Geelong based not for profit organisation working nationwide to support brain cancer patients and their families.
“I’m encouraging the Geelong community to really get behind this fantastic event, which will help Peace of Mind provide hands-on, practical support for people diagnosed with brain cancer,” she said.
“Brain cancer is an insidious disease which kills more people under 40 than any other cancer, and patients and families of all ages need as much support and compassion as possible.
“This event is to help fund another Brain Cancer Support Worker in the community to bring families in-home help to navigate the incredibly challenging path from diagnosis through to bereavement.”
Challenge Brain Cancer will be held on Saturday February 25 at Westfield Geelong with teams competing in an ‘Amazing Race.’
More information: peaceofmindfoundation.org.au
