From the City to the Sea in support of cancer research Posted on November 19, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The streets of Melbourne were overtaken by more than 11,200 participants as part of the City2Sea last weekend. Among the elite runners, joggers and walkers were 20 individuals taking part in the fun run for cancer research, choosing to combine their 14km challenge with cancer fundraising at the same time. For many of these fantastic supporters, their choice to contribute to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) was a personal one. Friends, family members, and colleagues had experienced cancer and they were taking part in their honour. Some had been inspired to take part by the strength and courage of their loved ones battling cancer, and others were honouring the memory and love of sport passed on to them by loved ones lost to cancer. Whether running for their parents, partner, grandparents or children they all wanted support a cause that will “benefit future generations” and allow their run to mean something more. Continue reading “From the City to the Sea in support of cancer research”
