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Running for a Cause! What and Why
Tuesday 20th May
In June 2016, one of my dad’s closest mates and our close family friend, Bruce Alexander, passed away from cancer. His battle with Squamous Cell Carcinoma began in December 2015, when it was discovered in the follicle of his wisdom tooth. He underwent immediate surgery and was in hospital over Christmas. His kids were still only in primary school when they lost their dad. Watching their world be torn apart was heartbreaking for all of us.
Bruce wasn’t just a friend to our family. He was a loving father, a loyal mate, and someone who always took the time to make me smile growing up—bonding especially with our love for footy. This run is for him, and for families like the Alexanders who live through the long lasting effects of cancer long after the diagnosis.
I’ve chosen to fundraise for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse because they were the specialists who looked after Bruce. Chris Obrien Lifehouse provides extensive care for patients with neck and throat cancers and so many other forms of Cancer. With nearly 1 in 2 Australians being diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime, it’s a cause that touches all of us in some way—whether it’s a friend, a family member, or may have personally impacted yourself.
In January, I will be running in Bruce’s memory, and for the many families still facing the same heartbreak of cancer-related diagnosis and deaths. If I can be a positive inspiration for someone else to help make change, or have even the smallest positive impact and bring a smile to a Cancer Patient's face, all the training, physical endurance and suffering will all be worth it in the end.
Please consider donating if you can. Donations, big and or small all help contribute to funding life-changing treatment and research for those in need.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$515.50
The Olofsens X
$54.12
Giorgia Bakeberg
What an incredible initiative Tom! Great job at your fundraising. I lost my cousin to a rare form of cancer, he was only 23, so this is something very close to my heart. Keep going strong, Tom!
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Dr Rein
Bonne Chance, Tom
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Ethan Corby
Great cause 🤙
Go hard Tom! Great cause to support