Bridge to Brisbane Posted on September 16, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Brisbane’s big fun run event took place in September with over 40,000 people competing as part of Bridge to Brisbane. Our 48 ACRF supporters took on the challenge to great results and having a fantastic time as part of the day. Their generosity to cancer research was in many cases in honour of friends and family who were currently being treated for cancer and most importantly, to shed some light during a difficult time. One such fundraiser was Elisabetta who also took out the highest individual fundraiser title before the race, earning ACRF an extra $5,000 from sponsors, Suncorp. Also a big thanks to Ben & the boys from Villanova College raising over $1,000 from their community. Continue reading “Bridge to Brisbane”
Working up a sweat for cancer research Posted on August 31, 2010August 10, 2020 by Carly du Toit Last weekend over 50 fantastic ACRF supporters took part in 2 separate marathon events on opposite sides of the country, all in aid of cancer research. The Perth City2Surf saw more than 40,000 runners turn out to compete in Perth’s largest community sporting event. ACRF supporters were made up of cancer survivors, first time marathon runners, and many who have family, friends and colleagues who have been affected by cancer. They chose to support cancer research because “cancer is real in their lives” and a “very worthy cause” that has, or may some day, save their life. Bridge to Brisbane also took place over the weekend, drawing more than 50,000 participants to compete in this fun run. Cancer research is a cause close to the heart of all our supporters involved in the race. One of the Foundation’s ongoing supporters, Dee Handyside, took part in this race as her first physical challenge since finishing chemotherapy and wanted to take the opportunity to raise some funds and celebrate returning to an active life. Continue reading “Working up a sweat for cancer research”
