In memory of Stella Galea

By Joanne Galea

Garvan brings together world-leading scientists and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to advance our understanding of disease, particularly cancer, autoimmunity and genetic disorders.β€―β€―We are a global leader in fundamental biomedical research and its translation. Our mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.Β  Learn more about Garvan's research here.Β 

Mum fought and won her battle with two kinds of cancer. The third one snuck up on her silently and didn’t show itself until it was too late. Mum’s greatest wish was for researchers to find a cure for cancer - especially the rare and aggressive ones that are hard to treat. 

Instead of flowers for mum’s funeral, we would love you make a donation to the Garvan Institute to help them make mum’s dream a reality.Β 

My Updates

Thank you!

Wednesday 23rd Dec
Thank you so much everyone for your beautiful words and generosity. It means so much to us. ❀️

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Veronique Athane

Dear Joanne, It is so tough to find the right words in these terrible circumstances. I just want you to know that I am with you in thought and remotely support you with all my love. Your mother was exceptionally fortunate to have a daughter like you... With love, Véronique.

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Tayla Kay

Stella sounded like a wonderful mum. I wish I'd had a chance to meet her. xx

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Mitzi Raaphorst

To the Galea family, Thank you for contributing to this cause. Take care of each other. Love Mitzi

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Jo Wilkinson

Love to Jo and all the Galea family on the passing of your beautiful, loving and wise mum, Stella. xo

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Cheryl & Paul Spears

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Peter, Mary-louise, Hayden And Emma Serrao

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time

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Alison & Peter Short

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. With love from, Alison & Peter

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David Mercieca

Deepest sympathies to all the family. Auntie Stella was such a kind and gentle soul loved and respected by all who knew her. My thoughts are with you all at this time.

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Catherine Buric

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Sonia Porter

Hoping this helps in some small way to fight the lesser known cancers.

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Daniel Attard

Rest In Peace Aunty Stella. Thinking of you all. Xx

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Nichelle Camenzuli

Sending lots of love at this difficult time. May your beautiful mum/grandma rest in peace xx

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Paul, Kayleen, David, Amelia And Jessica.

Our deepest condolences for your loss. May Stella's wish of a cancer free world become true.

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Clarence Serrao

Our deepest sympathies. May your mum now rest in peace. Our love Dina and Clarrie

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The Appleton Family

Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mum, may you find comfort in remembering the special moments that brightened your days throughout the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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John And Dorothy Grima

RIP Aunty Stella, fly high with the Angels such a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul Our condolences to you Uncle Martin and the Family

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Jean & Joe Mercieca

With loving memories of our dear sister and sister in law Stella. We miss you. Joe and Jean

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Karen And Richard Malysiak

A gentle, beautiful person is how I will always remember you Mrs Galea. Always there for family and friends, always welcoming with that beautiful smile. So sad to say farewell, but you live on in your children, grandchildren and great grand children. Rest in peace lovely lady.

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Tanya Eberand

Thinking of you all xx

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Kerrie Walshaw

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Di Firth

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Lisa, Andy, Izzy And Fia

Our wish is the same as Nuna’s. Thank you for creating this fundraiser Jo. We love you and miss you so much, Nuna.

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Jeanette And Laurie Serrao

For our loving, caring, devoted mum We will miss you so much

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Ted And Lauren Cassidy

We are so sorry to hear about this loss - thinking of you and your family

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Carmel Ager

May she rest in peace, never to be forgotten. Such a beautiful soul. We will keep fond memories in our hearts forever.

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Omy Kim

I cannot express in words how truly sorry I am about your family’s loss. It was an honour to have met her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family...(big hugs)

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Ann Boulton

To Chris and your beautiful family, condolences on the passing of your wonderful Mother. May she Rest In Peace, Ivan and Ann

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Sarah Aviani

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences. Love the Aviani Family (Lukas, Sarah, Sophie and Lachlan) xxxx

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Brad Yager

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Emma Davis

From Grace's friends Sienna and Mercedes

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David & Antoinette Attard

To the Galea family, You will be sadly missed. Sending our condolences to all the family. πŸ’•πŸ’•

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Soo Hyun Trinh

A true lady. May she rest in peace.

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Carol, Gerry Shannon And Paul Serrao

To Martin, Jeanette and Family, may these words comfort you on the loss of your mum. We will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. May God keep you all in his embrace at this difficult time.

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Matthew Spiteri

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your mum Rest In Peace xx

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Angela Paki

Deepest condolences to you all with the passing of your beautiful mum. With love from the Pakis

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Chris Galea

Our deepest condolences to Uncle Martin and all of the family. We are saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful soul. May you rest in eternal peace Aunty Stella.

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Anne Fresta

Our condolences to uncle Martin and your beautiful family our hearts go out to you all at this very sad time. RIP Stella.

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Michael & Sandrine

So sad for the passing of a wonderful person, may she Rest In Peace. We pass on our deepest condolences to the family and hope they recall wonderful memories.

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Ramona Spiteri

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your beautiful mum Rest In Peace xx

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Victoria Skik

Deepest condolences on the passing of your precious Mum. Thinking of you all at this time x

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Christopher Serrao

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Felicity Power

So sorry to the Galea family for your loss, thinking of you all. Your mum sounds like a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace and may her dream become a reality xx

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Joe & Tess Galea

Rest in peace Aunty Stella. You will be sadly missed πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

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Lucinda Musolino

Thinking of you all at this sad time. May your beautiful mum Rest In Peace. πŸ™πŸ˜’

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Jeremy Mercieca

All our love to the family. Aunty Stella was such a wonderful, selfless, peaceful and caring person who will be missed by so many.

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Jane Launchbury

Dear Jo, Thinking of you and your family at such a sad time. What’s wonderful lady your Mum must have been to want us to donate to the Garvin and I am sure she would be so proud of you right now rallying everyone to her cause. Take good care - sending hugs to you and yours Jane

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Sarah Sergi

My deepest condolence on the passing of your grandmother thinking of you.

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Martin Galea

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Gerard, Ana And Grace Galea

We miss you Nuna!❀️

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Jen

big hugs to you, jo. my thoughts are with your family.

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Marcella Lizzio

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Stuart,karen,josh And Chelsea.

Stella was a Wonderful, brave woman. You are all in our thoughts. Xxx

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Teresa Masiello

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Celia And Jason Pace

So sad to hear about your mum. May she Rest In Peace. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Xx

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Mary Camilleri

I was saddened to hear about your mum. She was a very good person. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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Bernadette

Sending love to you all. I will always remember the joy on her face and her great laughter as she listened to Uncle Martin telling stories about one of your crazy adventures. She loved her family dearly. πŸ’•

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Rebecca Cushway

Sending my love to you all. Aunty was a wonderful person. We miss her dearly.

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Duncan Purvis

Dear Jo, Sorry for your loss this close to Xmas. Condolences to you and your family

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Christine Spears

Good work Sis xx

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Jo Galea

Miss you so much mum xxxx

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Rachel Attard

RIP Aunty Stella she will be sadly missed xxx