She had cancer and the only thing I knew back then was that she could die – fortunately, she was a survivor.

When I met the Muller family last week I met six people with incredible determination, strength as well as bravery.

Mother and wife Diana Muller is dying of cancer and only has three months to live. As I spoke to each member of the family, I could see how difficult it was for them.

They held back tears at the thought of losing their mum –and friend – forever.

Sara, the eldest child, was very raw and open with her

feelings. She told me how she felt ‘‘powerless’’ but at the same time she wanted to make the most out of every day.

When they initially heard the news they told me how no one spoke – they cried together instead.

My heart heard every word this family had to say.

It is easy to take family for granted because, at the end of the day, we always know that they’re going to be there.

Often families will fight over clothes left on the line or a full rubbish bin. But not the Mullers. One thing they taught me in that interview was that life is too short.

I consider myself lucky because, at the end of the day, I am able to say, ‘‘That was a close call’’, but for people like the Mullers – they are waiting to say their last goodbye.

Cancer can mean hope, bravery and survival, as in my case, but too many times it means despair and loss.

The Mullers will be taking part in the 24-Hour Fight Against Cancer event to help sufferers before it’s too late. I urge others to do the same and for sponsors to dig deep.

Team Advertiser will be on the track this year to support the cause as well. I am also personally hosting a cancer awareness party to raise more funds for the Fight Against Cancer Macarthur this month.

With the kind support of Black Magic and Shell’s Golden Glow I will have a woman do spray tans on the day to raise awareness about melanoma cancer. Let’s work together to make a difference.