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Hi, I’m Rob, and if you’re reading this, then you’ve probably realised that my idiot gene has kicked in and I’ve signed up for the Bravehearts 777 Marathon Challenge - 7 Marathons, in 7 States, in 7 Days!
I’m takin part to raise funds for Bravehearts, an incredible charity dedicated to protecting children and supporting survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Bravehearts is on the front line, working to prevent it and provide vital support to survivors.
By donating you help Bravehearts to:
· Protect Children: Bravehearts work tirelessly to educate communities, train professionals, and deliver personal safety programs to children and young people. Your donation helps them reach more schools, community groups, and families, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to protect our children.
· Support Survivors: Bravehearts provides specialised counselling and support services to those affected by CSA. Every dollar you contribute allows them to offer these critical services to more survivors, helping them heal and reclaim their lives.
· Advocacy and Research: Bravehearts advocate for stronger laws, policies, and systems to protect children from sexual harm. Their research initiatives contribute to better understanding and prevention of child abuse. Your support empowers them to continue their vital advocacy work and research.
· Break the Silence: By donating to Bravehearts, you join a community of changemakers who believe in a world free from child sexual abuse. Together, we can raise awareness, break the silence, and foster a culture of prevention and support.
Unfortunately, CSA is a heartbreaking reality, as a police officer, I have investigated a variety of CSA related cases, and have seen the devastation it causes to children, their families and the wider community.
CSA is often seen as a sexual act between an adult and a child, however, with the prevalence on the internet and technology, CSA has also moved online. Working with the Australian Federal Police at the Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre in Sydney, I have seen the reach and depravity of this type of offending and the harm it causes. Together with Bravehearts we can help raise awareness and support the victims of all types of CSA.
A little more about me, I’m 48, and originally from the UK, but currently living in NSW with my wife Lucy, and our Labrador dog, Boddingtons.
I took up running in my mid-30s in a bid to keep the weight off, but I also liked the challenge of proving to myself that I could complete a 5km. From there I went on to complete a 10k, then a half before completing a Marathon in my first year of running. I’ve never been fast but enjoyed the challenge and it became a bit of an addiction.
Over the last few years, life has got in the way, the weight has piled back on, and running has very much taken a back seat. As well as raising much needed funds and awareness for Bravehearts, I’m also taking on this challenge to help find my love for running and prove to myself that you can do anything if you put your mind to it.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.02k
Apms Storage Tank Services
$1,000
Wobbly Bob
In memory of Dad.
$1,000
Profast Pty Ltd
A fantastic cause. Good luck!
$500
Off Line Donation
$500
Wa Police Sports Federation Inc.
$500
Gwynnie & John
We're very proud of you!
$365.05
Shirt Sales
$263.75
Afp Sydney Sports & Social Club
Happy to support you and Bravehearts working to educate our communitey. Best wishes on your 777 journey.
$211
Rumneys
$211
Martin Burke
Great charity supported by a great bloke.
$211
Cher Epiha
What a epic thing to do ... You are truly a special human...💙
$158.25
Tony And Narelle Webber
You mad bugger :) good luck, see you in Perth.
$158.25
Matt Adam
Mad Bastard! Good luck mate and a great cause. Cheers Matt
$120
Simon ‘tommo’ Tomkins
You’re a Legend and I don’t doubt you’ll do it! For you and Bravehearts! May see you soon!
$106.12
Princey
$106.12
Daniella And Andrew Bodnar
You can do it!! We will be cheering you on from home!
$106.12
Nat M
You are amazing.
$106.12
Sean Busby
$106.12
Caz And Norm
Good luck Rob 🩵
$106.12
Cody Nagel
An amazing cause and an absolutely insane challenge. Best of luck - I’ll be running with you (in spirit because I’m not that crazy)
$106.12
Chris P
$106.12
Adrena Tanure Ribeiro
Good vibes and strong strides. You’ve got this 💛
$106.12
Sandra Wharerau
$106.12
Tash And Rich
You've got this Wobbly!!!
$106.12
Robert Kerr
$106.12
Olivia Mason
$106.12
Brooke Totten
You are a great guy Rob; such an important cause. Goodluck! We’ll be following your updates :) Love Jase, Brooke and the boys xx
$106.12
Paul & Jo
Good luck mate you got this. See you in Adelaide
$106.12
Jess Cash
Such a great cause - good luck you crazy man! ❤️
$105.50
Nancy Larsen
Absolutely epic adventure me max and the boys will be cheering you on. Max said don’t spend it all on sausage rolls 😂
$105.50
Jenni Henderson
Rob and I are so proud of you for taking on such an awesome challenge. Good luck we are with you all the way.
$105.50
Anonymous
$105.50
Karen Potts
$105.50
Mitchell Pargin
Rob, if someone can tackle this challenge it’s going to be you! An amazing challenge by an amazing person for an amazing cause
$105.50
Theresa
You are awesome Bob. I hope once of the marathons is in WA so we can cheer you on.
$104.92
Alex Collins
Great work!!
$103.72
Bradders
Go Rob! Going to be an amazing effort mate
$101
Vicky Robinson
You’ve got this, will be cheering you on every step of the way x
$100
Rachel Rigby
What a great goal. I am enjoying watching your journey. Amazing work
$100
Leon Linda & Dane Walker
Go Rob, what a fantastic challenge and we know that you will smash it!
$85.48
Samantha Henderson
What an incredible challenge and great cause. Will be following along at home and cheering you on. All the best, Sam and Chris
$77
Bec
Keep going Rob, I know you can do it.
$75.14
Kim Strydom
All the best Wobbly! Have so enjoyed watching your running journey for brave hearts!
$75.14
Martin Sierla
Supper impressed you are even considering 7 back to back marathons. You've got this.
$70
Glensy & Charles
Good luck!!
$60
Peter Lawless
Good luck sir only 7 a mental you will do it so proud of you love Pete
$54.12
Fiona Brockenshire
Wishing all the best on this fantastic endeavour and worthy cause Rob!
$54.12
Pat
$54.12
The Wharriers
Best of luck cocker. We know you'll smash the sh*t out of this challenge 😘
$54.12
Catherine
1 month to go! You are awesome for doing this, ya mad bugger x
$54.12
Joanne And Nigel Stuchfield
So proud of you Rob. Fantastic challenge for a very worthy cause. Keep going xx
$54.12
Christine Barrett
Go Wobbly will be watching you run through this epic journey, keep running when it gets tough 🏃x
$54.12
Lauren Muir
$54.12
Ben Bray
All the best Rob
$54.12
Greg O
Rock on Wobbly Bobbly
$54.12
Jen Millum
You are an awesome human, supporting an awesome cause! You got this Buddy 💪🏼
$54.12
Angela And Steve Epiha
An amazing man for doing this. Wishing you all the strength to complete this meaningful challange. Good luck and take care!!
$54.12
Renée
Having the courage to sign up to this says a lot about you Rob!! You are strong, you are brave and you’ve got this! ‘When your legs get sore, run with your heart!’…
$54.12
Rach
Keep up the incredible work you absolute ledge!!!! Love your work.
$54.12
Jodie Phillips
Great cause and great reason. You've got our support all the way ❤️
$54.12
Simon Gilbert
Well done Bob. It’s a great cause. You are an inspiration
$54.12
Chris Boudewyns
Good luck with the endeavour
$52.92
Phelpsy
$52.75
Cheryle Bland
Great cause Wobbly - one foot after the other 🙂
$52.75
Dale Redfern
$52.75
Kathy, Callum And Monica, And Ruby
We know you have this!
$52.75
Sp
$52
Louise Wallace
This is just amazing my friend. You will be awesome ❤️
$50
Trin & Aidan
$50
Julie King
Good luck champ 💫
$50
Bron Larner
$50
Kaz & Clarky Devine
Well done Wobbly. You got this 👍
$50
Sophia Giannoulis
All the best Rob, I know you’ll smash it!
$44
Can Collection
$43.60
Catherine
Not long to go now
$43.60
Jackie Finch
Bob you are amazing (but I’m sure you know that anyway) just for attempting this and for such a good cause too. XX
$43.60
Louis
Go Wobbly!
$43.60
Gabby Lewis
So proud! You’ll smash it Rob!
$42
Duff
First donation. I'm convinced they' ll be 6 more to come. Great cause, and being taken on by a top bloke who I consider a friend. We believe in you, just look after that body of yours.
$42
Duff
Can't have you feeling low Wobbly... Your cheer squad loves your work 😁
$38.33
Paddy Kerr
All the best mate
$33.15
B Boyton
$33.15
Debbie
Good luck, you are a true legend and will be amazing. Rather you than me on this challenge!
$33.15
Adam Wharfe
Best of luck Wobbly!
$33.15
Kellie Lenehan
$33.15
Lauren Doherty
Smash it Wobbly! ♥️
$33.15
Katrina Hack
$33.15
Anonymous
Thank you for doing this 🙏
$27.81
Trenr D
Go Qld.
$27.81
Trent D
Go Qld
$26.38
Katie Bamber
Good luck you will smash it
$26.38
Emma Shakespeare
Go wobbly!!
$26.38
Sharon Chetwynd
Such a big comittment for a very special cause. xxx
$26
Claudia L
Good Luck with the marathons!!
$25
Trent D
Please let me win Hoka
$22.58
Jess Thomas
$22.58
Marie Wilcock
Great cause - well done Cath’s brother and wishing you good luck from the Uk
$22.58
Nathan Wedlin
Go and smash it!
$22.58
Paul Micheletti
Go luck mate. Good cause.
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Anonymous
Great work mate :)
$22.58
Evy Kassiotes
$22.58
Micheala
Good luck Rob, a fantastic cause Micheala & Kevin ( back in Blighty) Your dad would be super proud
$22.58
Christine (dave's Mum)
It's me again after all your training, I know you can do it. Xx
$22.58
Catherine
Keep it up Forrest!
$21.10
Catherine
2 marathons down in your training. Only 5 more to go!
$21.10
Catherine
I'm going to donate every month until you do it!
$21.10
Christine Skinner
Sorry it's not much money. You are supporting a great charity. Hope you reach your goal. Love Christine (David's mum)
$21.10
Lauren Muir
Great work, Rob!! Proud of you 👏🏻
$20.80
Trent
Go Rob
$20
Georgia Turnham
Woodie’s livin vicariously through you!
$15.82
Gayathri
All the best Rob! I know you’ll smash it for such a worthy cause
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
Sarah Ashcroft
Good luck!
$11.65
Laura Carter
$10.55
Joanne Moss
$7.27
Martin Burke
couldnt get you that close and not get you over the mark :)
An incredible challenge tied to a remarkable cause. Wishing you all the best on this journey!