ACRF SMH Half Marathon runners raise over $20,000 for world class cancer research Posted on July 3, 2013February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The SMH Half Marathon began in Sydney this year with a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. More than 10,000 runners assembled down College Street on May 19, 2013, waiting for their half marathon challenge to commence. The starter’s pistol went off, and the serious runners were sent on their way. We were thrilled to be able to attend the race this year, to meet with the runners who had taken the opportunity to support cancer research during their half marathon campaigns. Among the cancer fundraisers we had the privilege of meeting was super-fundraiser Martin Watters, who led the highest fundraiser board for weeks in the lead-up to the sporting event. Martin generously raised more than $11,000 for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, in support of his girlfriend, Sophie, who is currently being treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Continue reading “ACRF SMH Half Marathon runners raise over $20,000 for world class cancer research”
Rabbitohs star Jamie Simpson new cancer research ambassador Posted on May 7, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit To the public, ACRF ambassador Jamie Simpson appears much like the other super-fit athletes that make up his team at the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the National Rugby League competition. We all know professional athletes sacrifice and overcome barriers to reach the pinnacle of their sport. But very few have overcome obstacles as daunting as Jamie’s in his bid to fulfil his dream of playing in the world’s best rugby league competition. As a 15 year-old growing up in Rockhampton, Queensland, Jamie was faced with the toughest challenge anyone can confront: Cancer. After finding lumps in his groin, Jamie consulted with his family GP. Following a series of tests he received the worst possible news. His GP informed him he had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of lymphoma common in teenagers which originates from white blood cells and is spread throughout the body through the lymph nodes. To a 15 year-old with dreams of sporting glory just years away it was the worst possible news. Continue reading “Rabbitohs star Jamie Simpson new cancer research ambassador”
