My Story...
Growing up in Federation Park, Wodonga I loved having sleepovers with friends. We would make up dance routines, put on plays for our families, alter clothes we'd had bought from op shops, and take up any opportunity to see live music by going to Blue Light Discos or FReeZA events!
Cancer came crashing into my life while I was at Primary School, with my Mum being diagnosed with Breast Cancer at just 42. Fuelled by her positive mindset, a zest for life like no other and being surrounded by an amazing support network, Mum fought brave and hard and was eventually given the ‘all clear’ - a moment I will never forget.
As soon as I finished high school, I moved to Melbourne to see the possibilities the city could offer. I took on work as an extra and found herself on the set of a Nicholas Cage movie and this is where the interest I'd had in makeup turned into an obsession!
Two days after moving to Melbourne, I received the devastating news that Mum’s cancer had returned and was now in her bones. In true Lis Carroll style, Mum threw an ‘I have Cancer’ party as her way of sharing the news with her nearest and dearest, and for everyone to share in their grief together.
Once again, our family rallied and Mum fought hard, she had a strength I did not know a woman could possess.
Mum showed up to every medical appointment and followed all the advice given by her doctors, but also explored natural remedies, changed habits, introduced mindfulness and tried alternative medicine to try and enhance any treatment she was already receiving. I was inspired by her way of tackling her illness and found myself also exploring ways to enhance my own lifestyle. This is when I was first introduced to my second passion, yoga.
Two and a half years later, just after turning 50, my Mum, my soul mate and best friend, sadly passed away from this horrible disease. It is that bittersweet saying of ‘the only tragedy worse than losing her would have been to have not known her at all’.
I am forever grateful to Mum for giving me a positive, vivacious approach to life and challenges, for my resilience and attitude of not doing things by halves and for never taking people, the small things and moments for granted.
It is an honour to dance in her memory in the 2022 Border Dance for Cancer and give back to the community that supported my family.
Now let's raise some cash!!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$4k
Beer Deluxe Albury
$3.29k
Ardor Albury
We are so proud of you Steph! Love Jaime and Tahlia xx
$1.99k
Ess Master Class @posh Plonk On Main
$1.02k
Steph Carroll
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 🌭
$520
As Thick As Thieves
Goodluck Steph ❤️
$520
Anonymous
Hey Steph We think you are doing brilliant work and assisting a great cause. I'm sure Lis is looking down and very proud! All our love ToowoombaTwo
$515
Nordcon Land
Go Steph!!!! ✨💛
$316.50
Nathan Crisfield
$261
Trudie Bertazzo
Cactus and massage
$261
Jonathan O'donnell
Good on you, Steph.
$250
Bakers Delight Lavington
You’ve got this Steph
$200
Pip O'donnell
So, so proud of you, gorgeous girl - love that you are doing this for Lis (and you have inherited many traits from her)>
$200
Maddie Pearson
Ardor Retreat 💜
$198.36
Jessica Bauer
Thank you for the beautiful Ardor retreat and well done Steph!
$156.60
Ess With Steph Friday Clients
Thank you again to my beautiful clients for their support
$135.72
Sarah Stow
You are the BEST Steph xxxx
$125.28
Peta Stewart Property Conveyancers
$114.84
Steph Carroll
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 🌭
$110
Tess Stow
So proud of you Xx
$108.58
Murray Youth Performing Arts Students
Good luck Steph. We had lots of fun fundraising with our Super Hero Week.
$104.40
Louise Reid
Sending lots of love - looking forward to seeing the footage. Big smooch 😘
$104.40
Refine Skin
$104.40
Elizabeth And Ivan Yates
$100
Ess With Steph Friday Clients
Thank you to my beautiful clients!
$52.75
Anna Stepowany
Good Luck Steph, your amazing!!
$52.75
Amber & Gaz
Amazing work Steph!! Xx
$52.75
Neve <3
You’re amazing Steph!
$52.75
Shelley And Shaun
Good luck for tonight Steph! I’m sure you will ABSOLUTELY smash it! You have done an amazing fundraising job over the last few months. Wishing you amazing night! Shelley and Shaun xx
$52.20
Serina And Monica
Congratulations on supporting such a fabulous cause beautiful lady . Good Luck xx
$52.20
Rach And Mitch Dias
Your Mum would be so damn proud of you (as we are). Go and shake what your Mumma gave ya gorgeous girl. Love you to bits xx
$52.20
Teisha
You are amazing Steph, such a beautiful soul. I can’t wait to see you dance!
$52.20
Marty, Eliza & Sadie
All the best Steph 🙏🏼 ❤️
$52.20
Kate Hillier
All the best gorgeous girl. Your mum would be so proud 💕
$52.20
Gemma Carroll
Proud of you 💕👏🏼 Congrats on a fabulous retreat
$50
Shaun & Chantal Gleeson
Good luck beautiful, so amazed by everything you do.
$50
Milkshake Candle Company
Good luck good luck good luck!!!! Have the time if your life xo
$50
Aleca Stokes
Go Steph! Such an a amazing role model for younger girls! Xx
$31.32
Riley-rose Harper
Go Steph!
$26.10
Jess Dwyer
You’re a little beauty!!! So excited to watch you shine darling girl x
$26.10
Anonymous
Go Steph
$26.10
Anonymous
Snag money - sorry we can’t make it down!
$25
Bree
$25
Carly Thompson
$15.83
Mel Franks
Good on you Steph,such a beautiful soul I hope you teach your goal ❤️
$10.55
|| Sing for the Stars Fundraiser, Golden Ticket Auction & Entry Donations || Congratulations on an amazing fundraising effort Steph! Thank you for allowing our team to support you and put on a fantastic day of live music and family fun. Big Love, Team BDA.