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”
Half Marathon takes over Sydney Posted on May 25, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit For the 21st year, the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon flooded the streets of Sydney with over 16,000 runners taking part. Among these were a wonderful group of supporters fundraising for cancer research. When asked why they chose to support cancer research in this way, many competitors were running in honour of their family members and friends who had been affected by cancer in their lives and in some cases lost to cancer. For others it was a focus on the importance of research in the hope that “the more money that is raised the closer we will get to finding a cure”. As the challenge of the half marathon loomed some competitors were feeling confident to better their times from previous years, others were nervous of the task ahead in taking on their first half marathon, and sadly others were unable to compete due to injuries. All in all the day was a great success for our wonderful supporters with many beating their target times, and some more than exceeding their fundraising targets as well. Continue reading “Half Marathon takes over Sydney”
Sun Run & Cole Classic Posted on February 16, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit 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”
2011 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon Posted on May 20, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Bright and early on May 15th, 34 fantastic cancer research supporters took to the streets of Sydney as part of the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon. The Foundation’s supporters chose to raise funds for cancer research for a variety of reasons. With the prevalence of cancer in Australia it’s no surprise that our supporter’s lives have been impacted in some way through cancer. Sadly many have lost loved ones to cancer, and others have loved ones currently fighting cancer and wanted to do something to show their support. Their fundraising was seen as a chance to support a “worthy cause”, do something positive in a difficult time, honour the memory of loved ones and mentors, and in the hope that research will be able to stop “this killer disease”. Continue reading “2011 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon”
