Sara Mitchell
I was both thrilled and nervous when I received a nomination to compete in Dancing with the Stars—nominated by a good friend. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good dance, but performing on stage in front of a live audience? That’s a whole different story! My amazing friend of over 20 years, who has been my work partner for the past 10 years, is currently undergoing treatment for tongue and throat cancer. It’s been an incredibly tough time for her and her family, and it’s driven me to step far out of my comfort zone and dance my heart out for her. I’m also determined to raise much-needed awareness of head and neck cancer along the way. A lover of a good dance herself, we’ve shared many a night dancing together on dance floors all around the world! My hope is that she will be well enough to come along on the night to enjoy the whole experience and maybe one day, be up there on stage herself!
Originally from Cardiff, Wales, I took a leap of faith and moved to Australia in 2008 with my Australian husband, and we’ve proudly called the Central Coast home since 2014. We have two wonderful school-aged children, and everything I do is inspired by the desire to make them proud. Most weekends, you’ll find me cheering them on at cricket matches, but this time, I’m thrilled to give them the chance to cheer for me!
Over the past 24 years, I’ve worked as a physiotherapist in a variety of healthcare settings, from private practices to public hospitals, and in every role, I’ve been inspired by the incredible resilience of the people I’ve encountered.
While I’m stepping into the spotlight for my dear friend, I’m also dancing for the many colleagues and patients I’ve met along the way—those who’ve shown incredible bravery in their fight against cancer, and those we’ve sadly lost. The strength they’ve shown in the face of such adversity has deeply moved me, and it’s why I’m committed to raising awareness and crucial funds for the Cancer Council.
With your support, we can help the Cancer Council continue to provide essential services to families living with cancer, fund vital research that could one day lead to a cure, and offer invaluable resources for healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients. Together, we can make a difference.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Suzie Hammouche
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Lynne And Rob Davies
Thank you for making people aware of tongue and throat cancer our daughter is your friend who was operated on 4th December then has just finished six weeks radiotherapy. Imagine suddenly having no swallow and being fed by tube into stomach. Thank you Sara for all care ,support and love you have given her and continue to give. This charity needs all support people can give. Sara enjoy your dancing you are a star already.
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Stuart & Emily Hickman
Good luck and Nicola is a legend!
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Helen And Rhodri Bowen
Very proud of you for doing this, can’t wait to see you on that stage, you have been practicing for this for years! Such a great support of a wonderful friend xxxx
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Lisa Chung
Hope you plan to teach your friend your new moves when she's feeling better. :)
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Barbara Bowen
Llongyfarchiadau Darling! We’re all backing you and very proud of you, raising awareness of tongue and throat cancer!! 🥰💃xxxx
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Phil R
Happy to lend you one of my left feet if needed Sara!!
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Amie James
Sara this is a fabulous thing to do and I have no doubt that you will absolutely shine on the night!!!! Sending all our love and support from Cardiff!! xxx
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Simon Deall
Great work Sara!
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Harshida Sathis
Good luck!
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Vivien Coughlin
We may be thousands but d miles away, but praying for Nicola and the family each day. What a wonderful selfless act you are doing for Nicola and the family and for raising awareness of throat cancer. Wish I could see you dance and if there is a video of parts would be delighted to see it. God bless 🙏
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Sara Mitchell
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Sonja Dawson
Brave of you Sarah! I’ve not met you but work with Brett and saw the post via his LinkedIn page. All the best- best wishes for some fun as you put your energies toward a great cause!
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Fiona Sheppard
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Bridget Smith
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Barbara Davies
Amazing and well done
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Laurenda Cook
Dancing is a bit like a cup of tea- cures all! Keep dancing and the answers will be found :)
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Julie Jenkins
All the best to you. It's a great cause.x
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Meryl Davies
All the very best for your challenge Sara. Such a great cause....
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Victoria Gregory
Go for it!!!
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Lynne And Mick Sloman
What a wonderful cause
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Rosemary Jacobs
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Wendy Davies
Go get em girl!
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Sharon And Grant
Good luck Sara - Shar and G
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Claire M
Good luck for the challenge- for my cousin Nicola x
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Rachel Jemmett
Amazing - well done Sara - for such a great cause in raising awareness of tongue and throat cancer.
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Amanda Kyle
You’re going to be amazing and raise loads of money for such a good cause! Enjoy it!! Xx
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Anonymous
Go Sara!!!
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Erin Davidoff
Go sarah! xx
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Liz Merrilees
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Kate Browne
You will shine on that dancefloor!
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Sarah Wright
Go Sara, you will be amazing 🤩
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Susan Ritter
Enjoy. You have a heart of gold
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Bec Ormerod
Such a great initiative Sara.
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Delyth Jones
You will absolutely smash this challenge and for such a worthy cause xx lots of love
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Angela Bawden
Go Sara!!
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Mavis And Graham Newall
Friends of Lynne and Rob from Chester. What an amazing friend you are.
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Nicola Kos
So proud of you, we are all behind you supporting you 🤩
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Sue And Lyndon Baker
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Narissa Dolbel
Goodluck Sara, your going to be amazing:)
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Leesa Mitchell
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Carolyn Miles
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Gillian Ray-barruel
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Judith Thomas
Llongyfarchiadau Sara ! 🏴
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Ruth Tourle
Excellent cause.
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Geoff And Helen Farmer
Nicola's neighbours. Wonderful cause.
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Anonymous
What an amazing img challenge. You've got this 💃🏻 🍀 🥰
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Good Luck Sara! From Guy, Allen and Suzie