Sam Jonsson
My passion for caring for people began in Ballina, watching my beautiful mum nurse at St Andrews Nursing Home. I saw how she provided genuine care, brought comfort and joy, and made people feel truly seen at their most vulnerable.
At 10, I earned my first pay packet of 50 cents taking residents for wheelchair walks. I discovered how powerful a smile, a gentle hand and a listening ear could be, and I knew then that this was the path I was meant to take. I’m very thankful my career has taken me across Australia, Ireland and England, through hospitals, aged care, schools and homelessness programs.
My husband Lee and our two amazing sons, Fynn and Zayne, are my greatest joy. Family, friendship and community are my world, and I believe simple kindness can stay in someone’s heart forever.
Three years ago, I lost my beautiful mum, Cheryl, to cancer. She was an incredible nurse, my best friend and my greatest inspiration. Cancer has touched many people I love, and I know the strength it takes for families to keep going through treatment, appointments, work, everyday life and the challenges of grief.
When asked how I would fit this fundraiser into my busy life, I thought, "How do people fit cancer into theirs?" I am doing this to honour my mum, the family and friends I have lost to cancer, and those I love who are still on their cancer journey. It is also my way of giving back to the community that was there for us when we needed it most.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Uncle J
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Gail Petersen
Hope this helps to reach your goal , you are a champion. Aunty Margy & Gail ❤️
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Tash N Scott
So proud of you sista. Huge effort and courage for this amazing cause.
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Anonymous
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Jodi Peel
You are an inspiration Sam! Good luck x
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Kev
What an amazing opportunity to raise money in Support off something that’s so close to us , your mum would be so proud Sam
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Delwyn Managh
Beautiful Sam so proud of you an all you have achieved. Enjoy have fun.
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Grafton Lyons
You are a legend Sam. Mum would be proud .
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The Windle’s
Go get em Sam we will be cheering you on xxxx
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Ronald Ward
Mum would be so proud you, luv ya heaps
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Melinda Turner
All the best Sam ❤️
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Sara M
So incredibly proud of my Work Wife! Love ya guts Sam, you're an inspiration!
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The Cherry’s
My sister the dancing queen! Go shake your tail feathers ❤️ love from the Cherrys xx
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Victoria Bismire
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Melanie Rotherham
'Got the moves like Jagger!'
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Jason Evers
Go girl. Very proud of you
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Kathie Ward
A amazing and beautiful soul you are.💚
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Maxwell
Go Sam ,you are the best
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Bec & Ob
You light up every room you’re in Sammy! You’ll be a superstar on stage 💫
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Morgan Gibson
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Anonymous
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Phillipa Ryan
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Sandra Kirchen
Absolute legend love!!!
Well done Sam we are so proud of you.