Supporting the Indigenous Marathon Foundation
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been fascinated by the Ironman triathlon. It seems such a crazily long event: a 3.8k swim, a 180k cycle and then a 42.2k marathon. As a teenager, it was the run leg that scared me. Now it’s the bike leg. Perhaps it should be the swim leg.
Still, there’s only one way to find out. On 6 June 2021, I’ll be lining up at the starting line of the Cairns Ironman. I’ve been training hard, helped by coaching advice from Ben Gathercole and Dick Telford.
Over the past six years, I’ve been supporting the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Indigenous inspiration
As an Indigenous Marathon Foundation supporter, I’ve met some inspiring role models.
People like Charlie Maher, the first ever Indigenous Marathon Project participant – who came up behind me when I was suffering in the Chicago Marathon, ruffled my hair, and said “hang in there". People like Nat Heath, one of the first Indigenous Australians to finish the Hawaii Ironman, who encouraged me to give the Ironman a crack.
Then there are the many Indigenous Marathon Project participants who’ve overcome personal challenges far tougher than a race. The Indigenous Marathon Foundation not only builds leaders; it encourages local communities to get active, and see running as a healthy part of a good life.
Please help me raise $22,600
I’m a passionate supporter of the work that Rob de Castella and his team has done to build the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, and I hope you’ll take the chance to make a tax-deductible donation so they can change even more lives.
My fundraising goal is $22,600, representing $100 for every kilometre of the Ironman race. I’ve never tried to raise this much money for charity before, and I hope you’ll help me reach the goal.
Chip in today
All donations are tax deductible, and every contribution helps create inspirational Indigenous leaders. Thank you for supporting me in my mission!