Passing of Pink66
primek
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Our beautiful Sharon Driessan aka @Pink66 has peacefully passed. Below is the post put on by her son under her name of facebook letting us know.
"On Friday at about 9.30pm Sharon passed away. Sahe passed in her sleep and wasn't in any pain. (Apologies for the misconception I typed mum out of habit, but I am Sharon's son Douglas.)"
Sharon was a fighter, an inspirer and a loving mother and friend.
I had the privelege of knowing her away from this site. Always just by modern technology, we actually first met through weight watchers online.
She will be missed by so many.
RIP Sharon
"On Friday at about 9.30pm Sharon passed away. Sahe passed in her sleep and wasn't in any pain. (Apologies for the misconception I typed mum out of habit, but I am Sharon's son Douglas.)"
Sharon was a fighter, an inspirer and a loving mother and friend.
I had the privelege of knowing her away from this site. Always just by modern technology, we actually first met through weight watchers online.
She will be missed by so many.
RIP Sharon
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Oh Kath, thanks for sharing! That's really sad! xo0
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That's sad. RIP. Thinking of her family and friends.0
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Oh that is so sad! That news has rocked me! Her posts were so full of warmth and fight and turtle hugs.
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Thanks for letting us know. So sad. She was an amazing person. I remember her 'gratefulness' posts. Her photography was amazing too. She made a difference. xxx2
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Hello everyone. We have confirmed this very sad piece of news.
Sharon had been living with metastatic breast cancer for some years. She worked very closely with us on many issues related to metastatic breast cancer. She was a Community Liaison and completed our Consumer Representative Seat at the Table training. She led the metastatic breast cancer group here in the online network, shared her story through The Inside Story, did media, and reviewed resources including Hope & Hurdles.
Sharon was a highly respected and beloved member of the online network and our broader community. She was a lovely, lovely person, inspiring, and a passionate advocate. She will be missed. On behalf of BCNA, our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
We know it can be very distressing to read news like this. Please remember that you are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, GriefLine provides free, confidential telephone counselling every day of the year, as well as online counselling via email. Contact them at griefline.org.au or 1300 845 745 or (03) 9935 7400 (Midday to 3.00 am AEST).
For members living with metastatic breast cancer and their families, BCNA provides professional one-on-one counselling support. To book an appointment, please call 1800 500 258 or email beacon@bcna.org.au.
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Such terribly sad news. I'm sure I'm one of many who will miss Sharon's beautiful posts and her words of hope and comfort. A sad loss to our little community.1
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So sad to read this news - thank you Kath for posting on the message. Sharon will be missed by all of us who remember her lovely posts.
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So sad we never know when it is our time, i remember her posts when I first joined.
thanks you for letting us know. My condolences to her family xx1 -
I loved chatting with her . Her honesty was such an inspiration. We will miss her turtle. Fly free1
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RIP beautiful soul. You were such a rock to me and your blogs helped me in some dark days.2
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I only saw some of her recent posts, but they were so full of warmth and humour and realism. So sad.0
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Rest Easy Pink66 xx0
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Such terribly sad news. Will miss her turtle hugs. May she be at peace.
Paula xx
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Rest peacefully and fly free Pink66 x0
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Rest in peace Sharon - a brave advocate for us all. Condolences to all her family and friends.
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