Why I'm fundraising...
I am going to be doing the Bravehearts 777 Marathon. I have been selected as a National Runner, which is a huge achievement for me. I am doing this for a cause that affects so many people.
Bravehearts is an Australian charity dedicated to preventing and treating child sexual abuse. The 777 Marathon helps fund that work. The money we raise goes towards counselling for children and families, and preventative education for young children. That is why this matters.
It means running seven marathons, in seven cities, in seven consecutive days. This is a personal challenge, and a big goal I have set myself. I am the one in control of how I achieve it. The goals we set, and the work we put in, are up to us. You take it on. You do the work. You see it through. And a goal means more when it helps someone else.
I want to try and be the best role model possible for my two children, who are 10 and 7. Doing something physical is good for you as a person, and it is good for your mind. A challenge like this will test both, and that is a good thing. I also want the work I put in to help other children and families who need this support.
