Great day to Run Melbourne Posted on July 28, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit On July a5, the city of Melbourne was taken over by runners, joggers and walkers as part of Run Melbourne. Amongst the 26,000 competitors on the day were 105 supporters who chose to combine their race with cancer fundraising for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). This stellar group was made up of all ages and included first timers and seasoned runners. For some this cancer fun run was a chance to regain their fitness, have some fun, or to challenge themselves. But for all there was also a more personal motivation – in many cases that was to run in honour of a loved one that was fighting cancer or had been lost to cancer. In the words of one supporter, Meredith, “It’s my hope that in some small way this run will honour the memory of a wonderful man who was a great father, husband, grandfather and friend to everyone he met, but it will also give hope to the thousands of families who’s fight against cancer continues”. In many cases those watching their loved ones fighting cancer feel helpless and for another supporter, Coralie, fundraising for cancer research as part of her running challenge was “the only thing within my power to do and could help people in the future”. Continue reading “Great day to Run Melbourne”
Running Melbourne for cancer research Posted on August 2, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Over 20,000 people turned out in Melbourne on Sunday July 17th to take part in one of the biggest ‘Run Melbourne’ events ever. It was a grey morning, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 128 ACRF supporters taking part in the day’s events. Amongst the ACRF team, there were some first time competitors and some seasoned racers ranging from 15 to 77 years of age. Each one of them chose to fundraise for cancer research in an effort to support a worthy cause in the knowledge that every dollar of their contribution will help make a difference in the fight against cancer. This race was a chance for all participants to take part in a fun and challenging event for their own special reason. For some it was a challenge to show their strength and courage through their cancer treatment, or to show that strength and courage for a loved one battling cancer. For others it was a chance to run for their loved ones lost to cancer, to honour their memory. Continue reading “Running Melbourne for cancer research”
