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Sun Run & Cole Classic

More than 4,500 participants turned out on the 4th of February 2012 to take on the 6.5km (approximate) Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly. The following day, Sydney put on one of its best days of the summer at Australia’s largest ocean swim, the Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic. The event was a great success despite the choppy conditions at Manly Beach.

Amongst the competitors over the weekend were 15 enthusiastic ACRF supporters ready to run and swim in their events! A range of ages, abilities, and experience were represented in our supporter team this year – with many taking part in the races in honour of loved ones that had passed away from cancer.

Many of the supporters had a great time making personal bests in their challenge, and many far exceeding their targets for fundraising as well! Continue reading “Sun Run & Cole Classic”

Getting active in the Cole Classic & Sun Run

Last weekend Sydney’s northern beaches were host to two widely attended events. The Cole Classic, now in its 28th year, and the brand new fun run, the Sun Run, making its debut. Thousands of people turned out across the two days to compete in these events, and among them were 13 ACRF supporters.

Some of these supporters were competing for the first time, others were veterans for these sort of events, and each had their own personal reason for choosing to fundraise for cancer research. Some are cancer survivors and some have experienced the devastating loss of family and friends to cancer. Some also chose to support the ACRF because they believe that in funding research into all types of cancer we will make our way towards a cure. Continue reading “Getting active in the Cole Classic & Sun Run”

Sporting Events for Cancer Research

Australia’s leading cancer scientists will depend more than ever on the support of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation to keep the funding up for their vital work, to get results in the race to find a cure for cancer.

Participating in charity marathons or an organised fundraising sporting event is not only lots of fun, but a great way you can help raise much needed funds for cancer research.

Whether you’re competing as part of a team or taking part individually, it’s as simple as registering for the sporting event and then asking your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you. Plus a bit of training of course!

Did you know that a partnership between the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Everyday Hero means you can create your own online fundraising page in minutes?

  1. Simply select the event you’d like to take part in
  2. Set a fundraising target;
  3. Create a fundraising page at the Cancer Research Online Fundraising Page or by clicking on the relevant link below (Don’t forget to select Australian Cancer Research Foundation as your chosen charity!); and
  4. Get everyone you know to sponsor you or your team by sending your fundraising webpage link out via email or posting it on your social networking sites.

Once you create an online fundraising page, just watch the momentum build. Before you know it, you’ll have your own fans, supporters and sponsors – all for cancer research. It’s that easy!

Online fundraising not your thing? Visit our Fundraise for Cancer Research page for further details on fundraising options.

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