Vietnam adventure will get the wheels turning for cancer research Posted on April 8, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit ACRF has teamed up with Inspired Adventures to bring you the travel opportunity of a lifetime. This 13-day adventure commencing November 19, 2011 will take you across the countryside of Vietnam – through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the heart of the Mekong, through tropical forests, past rice paddies and pastures, and into historical sites of wars and political regimes past. And the most exciting part? You’ll be doing all the leg-work (or at least 413km worth of it). Yes, bikes will be provided, but you’ll need to BYO enthusiasm! Continue reading “Vietnam adventure will get the wheels turning for cancer research”
Fred Pham 500 off to a great start Posted on September 24, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Wow, you have to admire the stamina of Fred Pham supporter Kimberley Ung who was one of the first of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation’s supporters across the finish line in the recent Blackmores Sydney Running Festival nine-kilometer Marathon presented by the Sunday Telegraph. “Yes, my legs were sore the next day” said the bubbly 19 year old recently after the race on September 19. Kimberley said she took 55 minutes to complete the nine-kilometer course. “A group of about 15 of us Fred Pham 500 supporters took part. Actually Fred was even there and did the course pushed around in his wheelchair. He was accompanied by his three beautiful daughters.” Kimberley was one of the four former students of teacher Fred Pham, who have instigated the recent campaign to raise $100,000 for their “inspirational friend.” Continue reading “Fred Pham 500 off to a great start”
