City2Surf: the $80,000 dream Posted on August 11, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit A very B-I-G congratulations and thank you to everyone who supported the cancer research City2Surf dream team! The ACRF dream team – led by staffers Claire, Mahsa and Natasha – is jubilant following a massive effort at last Sunday’s City2Surf which will see an extra $80,000 go directly to cancer research. The early morning start and chilly weather couldn’t keep them and close to 800 other Australian Cancer Research Foundation entrants from lining up for this annual race from the Sydney business district to Bondi beach. One of the most inspiring participants in the 80,000 strong field was Fred Pham. Mr Pham, schoolteacher and father of five young children, has only a short time to live. This did not stop him walking the 14 kilometre course with two of his sons and becoming the event’s most successful individual fundraiser. Continue reading “City2Surf: the $80,000 dream”
Cancer Research: Fred Pham a City2Surf winner Posted on August 10, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Fred Pham’s Walk Of Life raises $40,000+ for cancer research Fred Pham is an ACRF supporter. He has terminal cancer. And he is a winner! The Foundation is more than pleased to announce that Mr Pham has taken first place as thetop individual fundraiser for the 2010 City2Surf. As a participant in Australia’s biggest fun run, Mr Pham raised an amazing $30,000 for cancer research, and was then rewarded with an additional $10,000 donation by race organisers, the SunHerald. Continue reading “Cancer Research: Fred Pham a City2Surf winner”
Join the cancer research City2Surf team Posted on May 27, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Yay! We’ve just put our team together for the 2010 Sydney City2Surf & we’d love you to join us! The Sun Herald City2Surf, presented by Westpac, is the community fitness event for everyone. With the right training, anyone, at any age and any fitness level can participate. It’s also an opportunity to raise money for the charity you care about most. If your thinking of taking part in this year’s event, or have already registered, why not add a bit of extra meaning & team spirit by joining the Australian Cancer Research Foundation City2Surf team? To join us simply select Australian Cancer Research Foundation as your team when registering, we’re in the yellow category. Visit the City2Surf website to register. Continue reading “Join the cancer research City2Surf team”
