Bulli woman Lisa O'Connell lost her four-year battle with breast cancer on July 31, 2014, but her legacy will live on thanks to a generous gift of support for other cancer patients in the region.
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Family and friends have marked the first anniversary of the 36-year-old's death with a $42,000 donation to Cancer Council NSW southern region, which will be split between a practical support service and a research project.
The money came from the proceeds of an online fundraiser "Saving Lisa", which was set up for Ms O'Connell in the months before her death.
Thanks to the support of family, friends and strangers, the fundraiser hit its target of $40,000 in just four hours - and raised more than $60,000.
On Thursday, Ms O'Connell's sister Lauren Chennell and close friend Leah Dawson handed over what remained after medical expenses were paid.
"We were overwhelmed by the level of community support we received," Ms Chennell said.
"We were inundated with donations ... but sadly Lisa passed away soon after the tally was received.
"It gives us a great sense of pride that we are able to give what's left towards a research project and a practical support service for the region.
"Lisa wasn't short of support from family and friends, but a lot of people don't have that."
Ms Dawson added that Ms O'Connell had been humbled by the support, and would be glad it was now going to help others.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, the aggressive and rare form of the disease meant Ms O'Connell's treatment options were limited.
Dr Nicole Verills, chief investigator of the research project earmarked for funding, said a major stumbling block in improving the survival rate for breast cancer patients was the inability to predict which patients would not respond to current therapies.
The new project aims to develop a predictive test that would allow patients with high-risk disease to be identified sooner and offered novel treatment options.
Cancer Council NSW southern region manager Michael Cannon thanked the family for the "amazing gift", which would also help many cancer sufferers and their families in the region.
"Our home help service provides regular practical support including respite care, cleaning, mowing and meal preparation - all these small things make a big difference to people battling cancer," he said.
"It also includes a transport service, which was recently identified in a community consultation process as the number one need in the area."
Parents Denise and John O'Connell thanked the community for their support throughout their daughter's illness.
"We don't ever want another family to go through what we have gone through, and we hope this gift in Lisa's memory will not only provide comfort for people suffering cancer today, but will also help defeat cancer for good in the future."