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Swimming Big for cancer research

ACRF supporter, Dave Fielding, recently competed in the Big Bay Swim. This 3.2km race from Port Melbourne to Williamstown is popular amongst swimmers ready for a challenge, with just 165 competitors taking on the race this year.

Like many people, Dave’s family had been affected by cancer, losing loved ones and supporting family and friends through the experience. He was also inspired by Lance Armstrong and his positive attitude to life despite having cancer. Dave himself summed up why he was fundraising for cancer research in saying – “I would like to see this thing gone”.

Dave took on the challenging swim despite some nerves prior to the race and completed in a great time of 1hour 13 minutes. With the weather creating some very choppy water, the race was hard work and made the participants thankful to hit the dry land in Williamstown. Continue reading “Swimming Big for cancer research”

Sun Run & Cole Classic

More than 4,500 participants turned out on the 4th of February 2012 to take on the 6.5km (approximate) Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly. The following day, Sydney put on one of its best days of the summer at Australia’s largest ocean swim, the Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic. The event was a great success despite the choppy conditions at Manly Beach.

Amongst the competitors over the weekend were 15 enthusiastic ACRF supporters ready to run and swim in their events! A range of ages, abilities, and experience were represented in our supporter team this year – with many taking part in the races in honour of loved ones that had passed away from cancer.

Many of the supporters had a great time making personal bests in their challenge, and many far exceeding their targets for fundraising as well! Continue reading “Sun Run & Cole Classic”