Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 19 last year and found out on March 7 the cancer had spread to her bones (metastases to the bones) and now to her liver.

The prognosis is not good for Amanda, a wife and mother of two. There is no cure and her oncologist has given her an average life expectancy of three years.

“I'm aiming above the average!” Amanda said. 

She now receives two injections per month, one for strengthening bones (Xgeva) and one for hormones which slows the cancer growth (zoladec) and is undergoing chemotherapy. 

Hearing of Amanda’s illness, Wendy Millynn and a band of friends from Stockinbingal wanted to help. 

“My friendship with Amanda started when I first moved to Cootamundra in 1988,” Wendy said.  

“Amanda’s family were so kind and supportive and fast became lifelong friends to me. Amanda and I share mutual friends, so when she became ill we wanted to help in any way we could.”

They came up with the idea of having a Ladies Day in Stockinbingal. 

The aim of the ladies day is to raise funds to assist with Amanda’s health and family needs and to celebrate women coming together and enjoying a day out.

The Ladies Day will be held at the Stockinbingal Bowling Club from 10am until 4pm. 

Entry is free with a number of stalls including Park Lane Jewellery by Anita Morton; Veducci Fashion by Lisa Causer; Mary Kay Cosmetics by Cathryn Parker; Aromatherapy by Carmel Payne; Naked Nails by Kylie Carlton; Scentsy by Sherrie McCaffery; Chef’s Toolbox by Sara McPherson; Bags, shoes and Scarves by Heather Yardley of HY Fashion; Hilltop’s Honey Beauty Products by Jane Sibley; Machine Embroidery display by Kate Macauley; Cake Stall, lucky door and raffle; Rusty Creations of Gundagai; and Natural Cleaning Products.

Lunch will take place between noon and 2pm with soup, sandwiches and slice for $12. 

There will be a fashion parade, lucky door prizes, raffles, prizes and heaps more throughout the day. 

More details to come as the event draws nearer.