Primary school teacher Anna Marotta loved running, spending time at Sydney’s Northern beaches where she lived, and with her close family and friends.
In early 2012, after competing in a half marathon she felt it took her much longer than usual to recover, but put it down to just muscle pain. It wasn’t until early October 2012, after numerous physio and doctor visits that Anna was diagnosed with a synovial sarcoma in her left thigh.
Despite beginning an intense chemotherapy treatment, surgery and rehab, Anna remained optimistic her outcome would be positive. And so it was six months later, with a beautiful headpiece to cover her hair loss and her leg in a cast specially designed at Lifehouse, she not only was able to walk down the aisle but to dance the night away on her special day.
Anna sadly passed away on 13 October 2017.
"Lifehouse has been amazing. I love that everything I need medically is in the one building. In one day I can have blood tests, scans, doctor consultations, treatment, (eat delicious hot chips) and even have some reflexology, all in the one place. The level of care I have received from both staff and volunteers is outstanding."
A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
Val Kingsmill
$200
Kurt
$100
Anonymous
$4.5k
Penny Byrne
$30
Anonymous
$10
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$150
J Clifton
I miss you so much x
$50
Anonymous
Love and miss you beautiful girl
$50
Tori Jones
Anna always spoke so highly of the care she received here. I miss her everyday
$50
Natalie I
It was lovely to celebrate your spirit again today, my beautiful girl.
$200
Anonymous
$30
Alana Ross
In Anna's memory xoxo
$100
Tim & Emma Aurel-smith
Dear Nikki, hope the breakfast goes well and you raise as much as possible x
$100
Anonymous
$100
Matt & Suzy Gray
$100
Michael Grassi
$200
Crissi & Tom
All our love - Crissi & Tom xxx
$100
John Purtell
Nikki, Such a worthy cause in memory of your beautiful sister & to help find a cure. John & Caroline
$250
Lachlan Thompson
$100
Chris
$500
Anonymous
$100
Blake Henricks
$100
Ian Myles
$200
Tess
All my love xx
$100
Dan P
$100
Rob Freeman
$100
Shannon
$250
Patrick H
Thinking of you Nikki
$250
Easty
Fantastic cause, hope you smash the target!
$1,000
Phil Zammit
$50
Anonymous
$200
Amelia Aidone
Missing you everyday.
$50
Luke
Please keep doing the great work
$250
Steve And Eleni
Lots of love xxxxxx
$150
Anonymous
$100
Ben Mcintyre
$100
Andrew Levy
$250
Gavin Maher
$1,000
Anonymous
$20
The Mannings
You are always in our hearts and we know you are still around us everyday. We love you Anna xxx
$100
Ben C
Go well Lani!
$100
Rebecca Gibbs
In memory of beautiful Anna.
$100
Joanne Greco
$50
Anonymous
$50
Andrew & Ali
All the best with this Nikki!
$150
Leanne Giunta
$200
Mary Vescio
$100
Anonymous
Run Tom Run!
$30
Anonymous
Hi Tom, great to see you supporting though the Blackmore run. Well done!
$20
Anonymous
$50
Mark
Tom - Thanks for your effort on this cause - Hopefully we can find a cure!
$50
Dean
Good on ya Tom!
$50
Anonymous
$30
Scott Mclennan
Good on you mate! Do her proud.
$10
Anonymous
$30
Lena Giunta
Our beautiful angel always in our hearts.
$250
Mark & Michael
For our beautiful Anna. Xx
$200
Anonymous
For Crystal
$20
Ornella Tomaino
with all my love Aunty O
$300
Aunty Fran
$200
Connie Greco
$100
Ollie And Ambo
Running for a great cause!
$100
Lex Scott-mackenzie
$100
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
So nice to see Anna¡¯s face again. Enjoy the adventure Jody.
$30
Emmsy And Tim A-s
$250
Anonymous
Go Twidales.
$50
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$370
Alana Ross
In memory of beautiful Anna xx
$200
Nb
$50
Anonymous
$500
Rick Mangano
$100
Christopher Mangano
$50
Dee
For an amazing cause in honour of an amazing angel.
$100
Anonymous
Go Toni, Audrey and Leon! Love from Annabelle x
$50
Todd
Go Rossco! x
$50
Joan Scott-mackenzie
A wonderful tribute to your friend.
$100
Anonymous
Anna's light will always shine brightly within those who loved her
$50
Anonymous
I miss her every day and am so proud of all the good work continuing in her name x
$100
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$50
Marcus
Missing you xx
$100
Anonymous
$50
Simon, Catriona, Harriet, Emily And Charlotte Ling
We have benefitted from effective Sarcoma treatment and want to support the research for others
$1,000
Anonymous
$20,000! Look forward to seeing it get higher and higher for Anna xx
$83
Catherine Man
$250
Anonymous
For our beautiful friend, always in our thoughts
$100
Tammy
$100
Anonymous
$30
Anonymous
A beautiful soul and never forgotten
$50
Anonymous
$150
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
Xx
$100
Anonymous
$100
Dean
$100
Anonymous
$200
