Bravehearts' 777 Marathon I 7 MARATHONS in 7 STATES in 7 DAYS

I'm fundraising for... Bravehearts

Hey there, My name is Dale Gibbs. I am 44yrs old from Pakenham, Victoria

I will be taking part in the Bravehearts 777 Marathon in 2025.

This means I will be running 7 Marathons, in 7 days across 7 States!!

Yes, I am crazy, it is now confirmed.

Why would I put my body through such a thing?

This is a question that I have been asked a lot, when I tell people about this challenge.

I completely get it. I will be putting my body and mind through the most pain it's ever received in 7 days.

The thing is, my body will heal in around 2 weeks ( roughly ). The pain will be gone and my mind will be back to normal.

The Fund-raising group, that I will be raising money for, Bravehearts,

Raise money for the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Awareness.

Having 2 children of my own, it breaks my heart knowing, that 1 in 4 Children in Australia, have experienced a form of Sexual Abuse.

Those Children's bodies and minds, don't get to heal in only 2 weeks.

If I can raise money for Bravehearts, I will feel like I and those that have donated, have at least done something to help.

I have a goal of raising $11,000

But it would feel Awesome, if I could achieve even more.

A bit of my background

I first started running in 2020, after seeing an advertisement on Facebook, Run 4 Autism.

My eldest child has Autism, so I thought this might be a good way of contributing.

Long story short, I fell in love with running in the training for Run 4 Autism and my mental health had never been better. I decided to keep running after the challenge and since then I have run in multiple Marathons, Half Marathons and Ultra Marathons.

This however will be my hardest mission. So please if you can help with any donations, it would be much appreciated and you will feel pride, knowing you too have helped.

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Friday 30th Aug

I am so Excited to be a part of this challenge. This will be my biggest challenge to date.

I had a mate mention I should do this challenge. He had run the Bravehearts 777 2yrs earlier.

He said you have to raise money for a Great Cause and you're away.

I said ok what Cause?

It's for sexually abused children and prevention of.

It hit me between the eyes.

Crap!! Now I really want to help.

The seed was planted in my brain

And now it has fully flowered.

I know I'm going to be in a lot of pain, but that pain is nothing compared to the pain, that sexually abused children have been through.

I'M IN LET'S GO!!!!

A bit of my background: In 2020 Covid shut down the men's basketball league, that my team was apart of.

I sat around bored and putting on weight. That time without realising had really impacted my mental health. I hated not being allowed to go anywhere or do anything.

Then a challenge came up,

Run 4 Autism. My eldest is Autistic, so I thought Awesome, I can help raise money for a cause that hits home.

The Challenge was to run a Marathon, but you had 7 days to complete the distance.

I can do that

So I started running 3k a day to build up, then 4k the next week and so on, until it was time to do the challenge.

I completed the challenge, running 9k on my final day, finishing a day early.

I was hooked on running.

My mental health improved and I was now buzzing with life.

Since then I have run Half Marathons, Marathons, Ultra Marathons and Back Yard Ultra's (Last Man Standing)

BUT

7 MARATHONS IN

7 STATES AND TERRITORIES OVER

7 DAYS

OH BOY!! PUMPED FOR THIS ONE!!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$705

Pakenham Road-runners

$500

Heather & Bruce

You are amazing Dale, we're so proud of you.

$500

M&n

Great man, great cause. Go Boof

$500

Julie Gibbs

Good luck Dale, Dad & I are very proud of you. Very happy to help such a worthy cause

$312.90

Marni & Andre

$257.75

Anonymous

What a generous heart you have! We’ll be cheering for you during this mammoth marathon! Enjoy ( suffer?) the journey!

$250

Pat. L

Great cause Dale. Good luck

$211

John Davis

Go for it Gibbo

$211

Gkh Tilt Tray Service

Awesome stuff mate!

$211

Matt Eno

Such an important charity to be raising funds for. Awesome work Dale!

$206.20

Paradigm Helath On Princes

Really glad that we could support such a great cause. Best wishes and good luck from the staff at PHOP

$201

Aaron Mcconnell

You are an inspiration to us all mate.

$201

Joanna

Thank you Dale for all your commitment in this important work!

$200

Dave Turner

$177

Michael

$158.25

Caillin And Jeff

$158.25

Scott Howe

Good luck mate. You’ll smash it!

$106.12

John & Karen W

Crazy but good 😊. God bless

$106.12

Robyn Mathews

Way to go Boofa

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Sarah

Best of luck!!

$106.12

Sam Ward

You’re an absolute legend Dale keep up the great work!! 🖤🤍🖤

$106.12

Anonymous

C’MON CHAMP!!!

$106.12

Steve And Liz Paul

Run Dale run. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and veggies and you'll smash it!

$106.12

Elva Edwards

You a an inspiration with such commitment. Great cause. Go Dale!

$106.12

Anonymous

Love your work Dale!

$105.50

Kirsty Mcconnell

Legendary!

$105.50

Tracy & Duncan

Great cause my friend. All the best. Duncan and I will see you at the ADELAIDE event 😄

$105.50

Brad & Brenna Mathews

Legend! An amazing challenge & good cause. Best of luck!

$105.50

Sara & Jay

You are a legend Boofa , love ya lots xx

$105.50

Bm

Great challenge, great cause. You got it DG!

$105.50

Dale And Helen Sedgman

$105

The Nansens

All the best for this amazing challenge Boofa - from the Nansen crew

$103.72

Liz And Mark Gardner

Good Luck, Dale. What a champion effort for a great cause.

$100

Rick, Mel & Joel

You're an inspiration mate! We are so proud of your efforts for this great cause.

$100

Shaun Timmerman

Huge effort mate. Happy to help with what I can.

$100

Sara & Jay G

You are an amazing human, what a challenge! If anyone can do it, you can . Lots of love legend xx

$80.08

Sam Ward

Absolute legend!! Great work mate

$77.77

Ryany Ryanheart

A great Man with Plan...... good luck.

$70

Mayor Of Mornington

Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There's shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That, that's about it

$54.99

Glenn Mccarthy

You're incredible Dale! You'll smash those Marathons!

$54.12

Adam & Nadine King

Great cause Dale well done.

$54.12

Jacinta Lougheed

You are amazing Dale! All the best for this challenge and thank you for raising funds and awareness for a very important cause.

$54.12

Netty

Wonderful effort Dale and such an amazing cause.

$54.12

The Soutters

Go Dale

$54.12

Darren Fitz

Important cause. All the best for your preparation and runs.

$54.12

Brad Venville & Eline

You are a great man Dale. Elaine and myself wish you all the best for the event

$54.12

Fiona Mclean

To the best runner in town, with the biggest heart.

$54.12

Alison Dolek

Good on you Dale. Thanks for doing this and raising awareness.

$54.12

Amber Summerfield

You'll do great! Thankyou for caring!

$54.12

Shannyn Kiss

You got this!

$54.12

Karen Manson

Good Luck Dale 👍

$54.12

Jennifer Foley

In awe of what you are doing Dale, and for such a great cause. You're a legend!

$54.12

Donna Wrigley

Very proud of all that you do Dale, you’re one of the best kind ofpeople

$54

Dale Gibbs

$52.75

Paul Kay

Super impressive mate.

$52.75

B

Amazing stuff, Dale! 💪🙌

$52.75

Anonymous

So proud of you xo

$52.75

Daniel Fenech

Love your work

$52.75

Vanessa Weygang

Good luck. You have all of our support.

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

Robert Alexander

Go to it champ!

$52.75

Robyn Mathews

Good luck 🤞

$52.75

Mars S.

Go you good thing! Well done Boofa, for all your achievements so far and for being such an inspiration 🤩

$52.75

Megan Humphrys

Good luck Dale. I can’t wait to see you smash this challenge.

$52.75

Lisa Elks

Celebrating YOU Dale, and your great big heart … I know you can do it 💪🏻 Whatever you achieve will be awesome 🎉💖

$52.75

Jamie Carr

Good luck Dale!

$52

Anonymous

$50