Kelmscott Police Officers set to scale Mt Fuji in honour of fallen friends Posted on July 28, 2015March 14, 2018 by Carly du Toit Mt. Fuji, Japan viewed from Chureito Pagoda in the autumn. This September, Western Australian Police Officers Oliver, Anita, Wendy and Tanya will be on route to Japan preparing for an experience of a lifetime. They will be hiking the country’s tallest mountain – Mount Fuji, in an effort to raise funds for cancer research and honour their fallen friends. The past two years have been difficult ones for the Kelmscott Local Police Team. They’ve had to watch two of their brothers in blue, Larry McCarthy and Gary Husain, lose their battle with cancer. “We’re a really close-knit crew and have been working together for a number of years. It was really difficult losing our friends. They were both really hard working and loyal men. They were always doing their best for our community.” Experienced hiker and Senior Sergeant, Oliver Lund, will be leading the team on their ascent. And as someone who has already successfully scaled one of the world’s most challenging summits – Mt Kilimanjaro, he will be the perfect man for the job. “We’re taking on this challenge for a number of reasons. Not only is it going to be a great team-building exercise, but it will also be a really special way to remember our friends and raise funds for a cause that has affected us so deeply. Cancer is never too far from our minds as so many families in our community are facing the disease.” They decided that Mount Fuji would be the safest for the crew of first-time hikers, but at 3776 meters above sea level, it’s still considered one of the more challenging climbs. “It’ll require quite a lot of strength and endurance. We like to keep fit as possible for work, and participate in regular police training days – but we’ve all really stepped it up in preparation for the climb.” “Depending on how the weather treats us we’re planning on setting off in the evening and planning our trek so that we will finally reach the peak at dawn. Watching the sunrise from the top will be such an amazing experience.” The team hopes to raise awareness of the ACRF Fundraising program “The more people that know about the ACRF Online Fundraising Program, the greater the impact we can have so we’re doing everything we can!” To show your support these brave officers click here. Share your story
Chris runs a marathon of marathons to support those fighting cancer Posted on April 15, 2015March 14, 2018 by Carly du Toit Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Australia with an estimated 43,700 people succumbing to it each year.* So what can one person do help so many who are fighting cancer? Adelaide local, Chris Glacken answers with “anything and everything you can,” and has challenged himself to run 24 marathons in 24 months to help raise funds for cancer research. Several of Chris’ close friends and family members, including his father, have been recently diagnosed with cancer. This motivated him to find a way to join in their battle against this terrible disease. His mission now, for his 24 marathon conquest, is to have the “courage to start, strength to endure, and resolve to finish”. “This may be a tough and expensive gig but the satisfaction gained from having a go at raising much needed funds for the ACRF makes it all worthwhile,” says Chris. This adventure is just one of many fundraising efforts that he and his wife Grace have organised over the years, raising around $4,200. His target for marathon donations this year is $15,000. And if he reaches his target, Chris, his wife, and their incredible supporters will have contributed a whopping $20,000.00 in just a few years: fighting cancer through research. Chris began his marathon of marathons last year at the Cadbury Hobart Marathon in January and will continue to participate in races across the country with his final race ending in Portland, Victoria in November 2015. His every step is helping cancer scientists get closer to preventing, diagnosing and finding a cure for cancer, so we encourage anyone and everyone to cheer him on! To follow him on his journey or to donate click here. * https://acrf.com.au/on-cancer/cancer-statistics-australia/ (2015) Share your story
Happy Easter from the ACRF! Posted on April 2, 2015March 14, 2018 by Carly du Toit It can be hard to believe there’s a great substitute for chocolate at Easter – but it’s true! It’s not too late to change things up this year and choose to give small donations in lieu of gifts. This kind of Easter gift truly is one that will make an amazing difference to the fight against cancer. We’re not the only ones who will appreciate it, just take a look at the list of people who will thank you: Your personal trainer Your dentist (unless he likes to watch you squirm) Cancer research teams across Australia (this is the best part) Cancer patients of future generations And of course, our team here at ACRF! If you’re still not sure, just ask the lovely ladies of the Bexley North Cancerians who hosted their own Easter Parade last week. They’ve been helping raise funds for cancer research for the past 20 years and have raised an incredible $95,000 through small events. Proof that even the smallest of gestures add up in the end! Our office will be closed on April 3rd for the long weekend, and we will be back in the office on April 7th. But fear not, if you are a last minute shopper you can make small charity gifts online during this time and a receipt will be sent to your email address automatically. Thank you again for your ongoing support. Happy Easter, and special wishes to our Greek (Kaló Páscha) and Italian (Buona Pasqua) supporters!
Happy Easter from the ACRF! Posted on April 2, 2015February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit It can be hard to believe there’s a great substitute for chocolate at Easter – but it’s true! It’s not too late to change things up this year and choose to give small donations in lieu of gifts. This kind of Easter gift truly is one that will make an amazing difference to the fight against cancer. We’re not the only ones who will appreciate it, just take a look at the list of people who will thank you: Your personal trainer Your dentist (unless he likes to watch you squirm) Cancer research teams across Australia (this is the best part) Cancer patients of future generations And of course, our team here at ACRF! If you’re still not sure, just ask the lovely ladies of the Bexley North Cancerians who hosted their own Easter Parade last week. They’ve been helping raise funds for cancer research for the past 20 years and have raised an incredible $95,000 through small events. Proof that even the smallest of gestures add up in the end! Our office will be closed on April 3rd for the long weekend, and we will be back in the office on April 7th. But fear not, if you are a last minute shopper you can make small charity gifts online during this time and a receipt will be sent to your email address automatically. Thank you again for your ongoing support. Happy Easter, and special wishes to our Greek (Kaló Páscha) and Italian (Buona Pasqua) supporters!
