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$2,054

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$600

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My 3 Course Dinner Party

Thank you to all my lovely friends for supporting me in my challenge to raise money for Breast Cancer Trials . I have achieved all my goals so far, with just over $1900 raised and am currently sitting in 16th position. There is still time to support me, but possibly only a week left. Here is my link if you have missed it before
https://www.3coursechallenge.com.au/fundraisers/savifernando/sarah-2021 
I managed to do my #3coursechallenge dinner just over a week ago, with my Mum as my Sous chef. It was supposed to be a celebration for her birthday a few days earlier, but she loves to do what she can to help us out, and I definitely needed help as I was 2 weeks after my latest operation and still easily tire and have issues with my hands at times also. Most of the prep was done at our house, and then we transported everything (almost) to her house and hosted the dinner for a few long time friends who have been supporting me over the last year, in my own breast cancer battle. @SarahToddMasterchef thank you for your instructions, my Sri Lankan guests really enjoyed the Indian feast, with lots of new flavours for them. Mum also organised Poppadums and Paratha, and I did an Indian pickle. I deconstructed things a little, and served the entree (Cumin Spiced Beetroot & Red Onion Salad) with the main (Madras Curry), and let everyone serve themselves......as we do with Sri Lankan meals. Apart from making all 3 suggested mains (chicken, fish and pumpkin) and having them in the same oven, and so having different cooking times, all turned out well in the end. Dessert was Tiramisu Gulab Jamun, which I also dished up for everyone to serve themselves......and forgot to take a photo before it was served from!!!! 
I'm also still working on my thank yous.....but slowly getting further with that also. I've used pink for Breast cancer, lime green for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, which was my previous cancer 18 years ago, and light blue for the Lymphodaema that I unfortunately have due to the breast cancer

Can I set any other realistic goals?

Thank you to my lovely friends who supported me today. I've reached 19th place, so achieved the goal to get into the top 20, I've earned over $150 today, so I'm in an extra draw also.....I don't know if I can accomplish more before Saturday, but let me know if you have any other ideas for short term goals . When I start cooking, I'll make sure I get lots of photos of what is happening, and even if you don't get to be one of my scapegoats for the first trial meal (hehehe I'm not actually that bad a cook), I will be thanking you in my own way, and also let me know if I need to work out how to organise a meal for you also :)
I'm very touched by the support I've already had, on this very personal journey for me also. Goals throughout this treatment have been one way that I have kept my sanity.....and for me, being able to get so many of you on board, and to cook this meal, so soon after surgery, has been a wonderful goal for me. Thank you again

Quick update....

As I mentioned on my personal Facebook page, I'm home after surgery, and doing OK. I'm also able to finally start thinking of what I can send to my supporters , especially those of you who I will not be able to cook for. Still in the planning process, but I have made a start. 

It's still not too late to support me. Last I looked, I was 22nd in the list, and realistically I know I can't win the highest raised.... the winner has an amazing total already..... but I'm thinking I can still aim for 20th or better..... I'm not far away from that. Please ask if you have any questions, but I'll keep you posted on how things are going

Me again......

Thank you to my lovely friends who generously donated today and took me over the $1000 mark. WOW again. Somehow, I don’t think I will reach my goal from last time in getting to the top 20.....but I’m still very grateful to have received all this support. We have just heard also that the donation matching that went on today, is being extended to tomorrow, so if you donate before 8pm sydney time tomorrow.....twice your donation will be matched and made to my account

Thank you again for your support

Thank you all for your support here. I have been amazed to see that I am 23rd in the list of supporters, and decided to up my goal to $600.....just because I can. There is no potential further benefit to me, unless I somehow manage to get to $1000 before the end....just over 1 week , but it will be cool to be in the top 20 :)
I will be contacting all my supporters from next week, as I won’t be able to feed all of you, but I would like to send you a thank you card at least, and don’t have addresses for you all. 
I go into hospital this Saturday, so will be resting next week, and hopefully touching base with as many of you as I can. Connect with me on Facebook (if we are already not friends) to see how my own recovery is going......
Thank you again all

WOW!!!! Thank you all

I made my first fund raiser goal with the help of some of our lovely friends. I think I need to thank David for getting some of you on board though :) I don't think  I can compete with some of the other fund raisers, but I wonder how much more I can help to raise. Now to live up to David's expectations when I do the cooking :( 
Not all my supporters are local to us, so I may have to think of other ways to say thank you to you all for your support also.
If anyone else would like to join my team in raising money, and also learning these recipes, feel free to join, and maybe we could make it a fun night cooking also :)

Quick Update from Savi

Thank you to my lovely friends who have already supported this cause. I still have a bit more to earn to get to the first milestone of $150 though. Fingers crossed that I get there. I am trying to force myself to get back to cooking more from scratch again, just to get into the right mindset of getting access to this 3 course menu. It's a great way to take my mind off the upcoming operation also.....Can you help me?

I’m helping save lives, one tasty course at a time!

This time last year, I had just started my own breast cancer journey. After getting through non-hodgkins lymphoma 18 years ago, not really a journey I wanted to go on, but I’ll make the best of it. If I can raise $150 here, I get to learn to cook a yummy Indian feast, and if you help support me, and local, I aim to try and cook it for some of you also. Please support me.

This October, I’m taking on the 3 Course Challenge to raise funds for breast cancer trials research. I want to help protect the 1 in 7 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

By donating to my page, you’ll help fund clinical trials that are finding new ways to treat, prevent and ultimately cure breast cancer. Your tax-deductible donation would be so appreciated and help make a real difference.

I’m sure it will be no easy feat but I’ll have top chef Sarah Todd to help me! I can’t wait to give it a go, have some fun and cook to help find a cure for breast cancer.

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Raised $500

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3 Course CHAMPION
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My Donations

$313.20

Dollar Match Day

With thanks to a few generous donors

$156.60

Sharmini Mendis

Hi Savi All the best !!! Sharm

$110

Dollar Match Day

With thanks to a few generous donors

$110

Dollar Match Day

With thanks to a few generous donors

$104.40

Suranie Alwis

$68.90

Beverley Renfrew

Love you .. xxx

$57.42

Bronwyn & Paul

Wish i could be there for the meal. Maybe one day when the boards open.

$57.42

David Spasojevic

Keep up the good work Savi

$57.42

Diana LaBrooy

$57.42

Viran Salgado

Good luck! Will you cook for me when I visit? Ahaha

$57.42

Nirmala LaBrooy

Happy to support you, Savithri.

$57.42

Penelope Seekamp

I hope you get there Savi, in more ways than one1

$57.42

Mihiri Perera

Sending you love Savi

$57.42

Anna

Proud of you Savi

$55

Jodi Paterson

You go girl x

$55

Manel Fernando

$55

Amanda Terry

Enjoy your cooking!

$54.29

Anonymous

I admire your courage and spirit Savi 💕

$52.20

Lakshmie Alwis

All the with the fund raising Savithri

$50

Saras

Way to go Savi I think that is a fabulous challenge to take on and for such a worthy cause xx

$50

N Joshua

Great work Savithri!! Stay strong

$50

Shirani Salgado

$38

Michael Smith

$31.32

Andrea Bishop

We’ll done, great result.

$31.32

Frances

Good luck

$30

Laura Tew

Wishing you all the best, Savi!

$30

Jon And Rhonda

Such a worthy cause dear Savi

$25

Bernadette Wijeyeratne

God bless you

$20.88

Paul

Good luck

$20.88

Markeeta Roe-Phillips

$20.88

Nicky

$20.88

Cassandra McIver

Awesome work Savi

$20.88

Jodz

Sending love

$20

Dorothy Patterson