Sunil's big steps to tackle cancer unil Jassal of Strathfield is taking part in the 7 bridges walk after losing a number of people close to him and his pet cat to cancer. SUNIL Jassal is not a young man to rest on his laurels. Having set out to raise $5000 to support cancer research in this Sunday's Seven Bridges Walk, the 11-year-old from Strathfield quickly achieved his goal. Now he has re-set his sights even higher - raising his goal to $8000. And again he is well on the way to meeting his new target. Sunil hopes to raise $5000 for cancer research. Sunil is passionate about the project, having witnessed cancer strike several people close to him as well as claim his pet cat. He signed up for the 26.6km walk after the death of his friend's father. "I believe that cancer can definitely be stopped with enough funding and research," Sunil said. I hope to see cancer no longer in our world in my lifetime and look forward to the day when a cure is finally found. Every little donation will make a huge difference for the lives of many people. The keen walker, who loves the outdoors and animals, did the walk last year but this is the first time he's fundraising. Mum Sharan said she was taken aback by his ambition to raise such a large amount. "I'm so proud of him," Mrs Jassal said. It is so important to him. The death of his close friend's dad still stays with him to this day. More than 10,000 people are expected to take part in the Seven Bridges Walk across the Harbour, Pyrmont, Anzac, Iron Cove, Gladesville, Tarban Creek and Fig Tree bridges. Walkers can stop and start at any of the seven villages at Milsons Point, Barangaroo, Pyrmont, Rozelle, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and Wollstonecraft. Sponsor Sunil at sevenbridgeswalk2013. everydayhero.com/au/sunil