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Geroge Varkanis

By Maria Varkanis

In loving memory of Geroge Varkanis

The adoring husband of Maria and the most loving, generous and inspirational dad to his three beautiful daughters, "GV" was a man who walked among the greats - a great leader, mentor and positive influence to everyone who knew him, George will be remembered for his selflessness, his strength and for the love he had for his family.

Eleven years ago George founded the Australia/New Zealand affiliate of the global pharmaceutical company Celgene. Dedicated to the development of innovative and life-changing cancer treatments, George's career was built on his passion for helping others and taking every opportunity that life threw at him, including living and working abroad and mentoring his staff to push boundaries and achieve incredible things.

George's passion for cancer research started five years when he and a friend established the annual "Ride as One" cycling event, which saw a team of forty people committing themselves to a week-long, thousand kilometre ride for blood cancer. Over five consecutive years George cycled around Australia, New Zealand and Japan, raising thousands of dollars for the Leukaemia Foundation.

In February 2018 George was suddenly and shockingly diagnosed with a rare Adrenocortical Carcinoma cancer, of which only 1 in 1 million people are diagnosed each year. His strength, bravery, and perseverance throughout his battle will be forever remembered and an inspiration to all. 

On behalf of George's family, we thank you kindly for your generous donation and support of research into this rare disease.

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Sean Maenpaa

You will always be in my thoughts George. Great memories.

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Jacky Walsh

I really enjoyed our early working life. Sympathy to George’s family at this difficult time of year

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Sfondouris Family

We miss your smile George. Our love to Maria, Patrice, Deanna & Alexia. May your memory be eternal.

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Love to you all

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We miss you George. x

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George &vena Kouzionis And Family

To our lifelong dear friend who is sorely missed and will be in our hearts forever.

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Everlasting memory our friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Maria, Patrice, Deanna & Alexia

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Maria, Patrice, Deanna , Alexia

We miss you so so much , words cannot describe our pain and emptiness. Love you forever XXXXX

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Perth Feast For George

Your Perth Family and Friends miss you dearly and we will never forget you George ❤️❤️

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On behalf of your family and friends in Perth <3 We miss you George.

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May his memory be eternal, and may God give you all the strength to get through this time. xoxo

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In Loving Memory of George VARKANIS

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Let’s help find a cure ❤️

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Jim And Judy Mitris

Our sincere condolences on the passing of george.Thinking of you Judy,Jim and family

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Our sincerest condolences to Maria and the girls. May GEORGE Rest In Peace.

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I miss you George

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For George V

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Mark Bisset

As a colleague and friend of George for over 20 years his advice and friendship will be sadly missed

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❤️

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Amy Mueller

Your legacy lives on through your beautiful family and those blessed to work and know you.

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Fiona Stewart

My deepest condolences to your family, George, Your legacy lives on in them and those who knew you

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Savia Haysman

Our deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of your beloved George. Thinking of you all.

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Sarah Crocker Ella Cousins Ola Wicik Elleni Penfold Liz Ward Nikki Met

Thinking of you and your family xxx

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John Maratos

To Maria and Family, thinking of you at this difficult time.

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Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of George, a very much loved husband and father.

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May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many of us.

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Mary Hrisafinas

Sincere sympathy and may God give you all courage during such a difficult time.

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Bill Damachis

Perth, Milan, New York, Melbourne, Adelaide and everywhere in between we all miss George