Brain cancer campaigner Sarah Mamalai achieved a lot in her 50 years but there was no question about what job made her the most proud. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue "The answer was quick and simple: 'Mum'," MC and celebrant Kristen Davidson told a service to celebrate the life of Sarah.
Sarah, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2007, died at Clare Holland House in Canberra, on August 25. Sarah Mamalai, inset, was honored at the Albert Hall, with friends from her University of Canberra days - Leah Lloyd-Smith, Pippa Thorogood and Naomi Dwyer - addressing the audience. Picture by Elesa Kurtz People from across the Canberra community came to honour her life and her positive attitude - "Happiness is a choice" - at a celebration of her life at Albert Hall in Yarralumla on Friday.
Her beloved husband Oscar Mamalai had died of a brain aneurysm on his 46th birthday in 2020 and photos from the event reflected their beautiful relationship. Their sons, Joe, 21, and Will, 18, stood in front of the audience on Friday to honour their mum - but also their dad. "All I can say is, I'll make you both proud," Will said, on behalf of himself and his brother.
Photos from the celebration honoured Sarah's beautiful relationship wit.