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Message from the CEO: November 2017

Earrings For A Cure

Margaret-Anne Hayes Raises $250,000 For ...

NSW Walking Tracks

Wednesday, 20th Dec 17

2018 Early Career Cancer Researchers

Wednesday, 20th Dec 17

Foot Strike Explained

Monday, 1st Jan 18

Exercises to Improve Running Posture

Monday, 1st Jan 18

Almond Milk

Thursday, 4th Jan 18

7 Tips for Exercising Safely in the Sun

Wednesday, 10th Jan 18

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Trail Ru...

Thursday, 11th Jan 18

Recovery Juice

Choc-Banana Protein Smoothie

Chia Pudding

Spelt Pancakes

Peanut Butter & Cacao Cookies

Blueberry Muffins with Chia & Oats

Healthier Muesli Bars

Millet with Salmon & Roast Tomato

Corn, Zucchini & Tuna Frittas

Turkey San Choy Bow

Roast Pumpkin, Chicken & Goat's Cheese B...

Starting Standards for Runners

Tuesday, 30th Jan 18

Overcoming Your Fears: Learn to Ocean Sw...

Wednesday, 31st Jan 18

Dr Fernando Guimares Makes A New Researc...

Thursday, 15th Feb 18

How to Connect Your Fitness App in Your ...

Monday, 26th Feb 18

Challenge Yourself This Year

Wednesday, 14th Mar 18

4 Tips For New Endurance Swimmers

Wednesday, 14th Mar 18

Treadmill vs. Track

Wednesday, 14th Mar 18

Welcome to our new Chair of the Can Too ...

Thursday, 22nd Mar 18

A Can Too-ers Swim to Recovery: A True S...

Wednesday, 28th Mar 18

Don’t Let Your Cycling Training Turn Y...

Tuesday, 17th Apr 18

Sydney Ocean Swim, Registrations opening...

Thursday, 26th Jul 18

Warm your winter with some summer news. Last year's Sydney Ocean Swim broke all our records. We supported 416 people to face their fears and learn to ocean swim, fundraising an incredible $628,091 for cancer research and prevention. And it’s nearly that time of year again!!! SAVE THE DATE Registrations open Friday 31 August.

Annie Crawford's Trail Race Week Tips

Monday, 13th Aug 18

Our New Refer-A-Friend Policy (It's Awes...

Thursday, 23rd Aug 18

Message from the CEO – August 2018

Wednesday, 29th Aug 18

Race Report — Glenbrook Trail Mar...

Wednesday, 29th Aug 18

Why I Joined Can Too, A New Participant'...

Thursday, 27th Sep 18

Message from the CEO – September 2018

Friday, 28th Sep 18

How to get a copy of a Donation Tax Rece...

Friday, 28th Sep 18

Can Too Foundation celebrate $20M milest...

Wednesday, 17th Oct 18

Can Too Foundation are thrilled to achieve the fundraising milestone of $20 million plus for cancer research and prevention. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey to show that you CAN TOO achieve goals once thought impossible, from running a marathon to raising collectively over $20 million to beat cancer.

Can Too Goes West

Thursday, 25th Oct 18

Can Too Foundation is the official training partner and official charity of RunWest - Western Sydney’s first major running festival.

Why I Can Too - Paul Jeffress

Friday, 26th Oct 18

“I Can Too because of how it makes me feel,” says Can Too veteran Paul Jeffress who manages to live very well with diagnosed depression and anxiety.

I can do anything with Can Too

Monday, 29th Oct 18

Pip Davis pictured centre training for the New York Marathon.

Fundraising Resource

Wednesday, 31st Oct 18

We've got a few tips and tricks up our sleeve to help you meet your fundraising commitment

I Am A Can Too Addict!

Wednesday, 31st Oct 18

Swim program Champion, Lyndal Keith was addicted to Can Too from day one, ‘the warmth, the acceptance, the team work - I was hooked’. She was inspired to join the Foundation as tribute to her ‘beautiful Aunty Ree’ that she lost to cancer, read on for her moving tribute to her.

Annie Crawford: My Letter To 24 Year-Old...

Wednesday, 31st Oct 18

Dear Annie, I’m writing to you from the future. I want to let you know that everything will be more than OK. I promise you’ll overcome fears and you’ll even learn to enjoy things that currently cripple you with fear.

12 Ways Can Too Boosts My Mental Health.

Monday, 5th Nov 18

Can Too devotee Michelle Nemec shares how she has benefitted from Can Too, especially when times are tough it allows her to defiantly not give in to grief.

Can Too delivers a winning recipe for me...

Thursday, 8th Nov 18

For a wrap up of Mental Health Month Can Too Board Member, Avril Henry details how Can Too delivers on the key ingredients for mental and physical wellbeing.

5 Mins With … Matthew Sommerville

Thursday, 8th Nov 18

Matthew Sommerville is achieving a lot of firsts with Can Too, including his first running race - the 12km Jabulani Challenge, his first marathon - the upcoming Queenstown Marathon and he’s also a newly appointed Team Captain training for the Sydney Trail Series 2019. By taking on this role he is a great example of living our Can Too value of support.

International marathons released

Friday, 9th Nov 18

Our annual survey showed you want greater input when choosing international destinations, and more advanced notice, to allow more of you to join these experiences. In response to your feedback we’ve been asking Can Toorists like you where they want to go on their next fitness and fundraising adventure.

Message from the CEO - Mental Health Mon...

Friday, 9th Nov 18

As October was Mental Health Month with the theme of ‘share the journey’ it was a poignant reminder of why we CAN TOO and how being part of the community is vital for physical and mental wellbeing.

'From A To Me' Episode 10: Annie Crawfor...

Thursday, 22nd Nov 18

Strength And Conditioning Tips For Runne...

Friday, 23rd Nov 18

Can Too run coach Catherine Bolshesolsky shares exercises to be in top shape for the 12Km RunWest fun run.

You CAN TOO Beat An Olympic Swimmer!

Tuesday, 27th Nov 18

"Monthly swimmers' vs Can Too swimmers

You Can WIN Shoes With Every Can Too Run...

Thursday, 29th Nov 18

An important start to run training is finding the right shoes for your feet. That’s why, for every Can Too Run training program in the future, there’s one pair of shoes to be won thanks to Brooks Running – the Official Shoe of Can Too.

The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs Prescribes ...

Tuesday, 4th Dec 18

Dr Chris van Tullenken set up a no drug clinic at London to treat people with common illnesses without drugs, in all cases the effective treatment was supported exercise.

Trail Running Strengthens the Body and M...

Tuesday, 4th Dec 18

Trail running combines work, rest and play. Can Too Foundation running coach John Doughty and trail running addict explains how running in nature under tree canopies with the accompanying soundtrack of birds allows your mind to have a rest.

How to conquer RunWest

Monday, 10th Dec 18

James Constantine’s guide to run/walking 12 kms from a 5km base

What to pack for a bucket list adventure

Monday, 10th Dec 18

Trekking the globe are some of the Can Too challenges on offer next year including a Trek to Mt Kilimanjaro with Trip Leader and global adventurer Heather Hawkins. Is such a trek on your bucket list? Heather shares what you need to pack on the trekking trip of a lifetime:

‘Monthly Swimmers’ reign supreme

Monday, 10th Dec 18

The ‘Monthly Swimmers’ put in an impressive performance to win the annual handicapped relay swim race on Wednesday 28 November at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College Aquatic Centre. The ex-elite swimmers including Australian Olympian Carl Wilson won by 20 seconds in the 14-person relay team against two Can Too teams.

Why I Can Too - Briony Blackmur

Tuesday, 11th Dec 18

Briony Blackmur recently conquered the 10km plus trail run despite not being able to run more than 20 seconds when she started with Can Too

Message from the CEO - Setting Goals for...

Thursday, 13th Dec 18

What an amazing year! Hear what Can Too Foundation has achieved in 2018 and what's ahead for 2019.

Does your training session have a purpos...

Friday, 21st Dec 18

As a coach, the one fundamental principle I look to communicate to athletes is that of purpose. Purpose is something every training plan should be built upon and consistently referenced week to week.

Lyndal overcomes ocean fear to show she ...

Friday, 21st Dec 18

When Lyndal Keith joined Can Too to train for a 1km ocean swim in 2015 she was terrified of the ocean. She went on to become a Can Too swimming mentor, completed a 10 km ocean race and her fundraising has kept someone close to her from not just surviving but thriving.

Can Too Swim FAQ

Wednesday, 9th Jan 19

Let us answer your questions about joining the Can Too Swim program.

Peter’s Taking On RunWest For Those Wh...

Thursday, 17th Jan 19

When Kellyville resident Peter Signorelli’s wife asked him to do a 9km fun run, his response was: ‘you’re kidding me, I’m lucky if I can run 50 metres from the car to the front door if it’s raining'. Despite never running before he completed the Blackmores 9km Bridge Run in 2012 for Can Too Foundation, which raises money for cancer research and prevention. He has since completed the Great Ocean Road 14km Run, Half Marathons in Sydney and two full Marathons in Queenstown, New Zealand and more for the Foundation.

Welcome to the first edition of our Can ...

Friday, 25th Jan 19

The theme for our first edition is making goals. Read on to find out how Can Too participant Mark Ellis has overcome debilitating injuries to be able to tackle the Can Too Beyond goal of swimming the English Channel. Find out what our goal events are this year, what the secrets are to fundraising from our featured stars, Dani Lombard's take on the Queenstown running festival and more.

Jodie can do anything with Can Too

Saturday, 2nd Feb 19

Western Sydney resident Jodie Sale credits joining Can Too Foundation with making her say yes to doing things she never thought she could.

Can Too Run FAQ

Friday, 8th Feb 19

Let us answer your questions about joining the Can Too Run program.

Ocean Swimming – It’s All About Rhyt...

Wednesday, 20th Feb 19

Can Too Swim Coach Gary Emmerton shares his wisdom on how to master ocean swimming.

Fourth time’s a charm for swimming sis...

Wednesday, 20th Feb 19

Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to show that they Can Too complete a two kilometre ocean swim together -- their fourth time lucky attempt soon. They were committed to doing the Bondi Blue Water Challenge 2.1km swim on Sunday to commemorate the Can Too Learn to Ocean Swim program they’ve completed after suffering a couple of event day setbacks.

Can Too Hall of Famer passes suddenly

Wednesday, 27th Feb 19

Tragically Can Too devotee Mark Ellis, who had been planning to swim the English Channel this coming winter as part of a Can Too Beyond program with his fellow Can Too team members and wife Lizzie Crowhurst, collapsed and died suddenly at his Sydney home this weekend.

Work For Us — Community Engagement...

Monday, 4th Mar 19

Can Too researcher wins Young Woman of t...

Thursday, 7th Mar 19

Cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot, who received funding from the Can Too Foundation in 2018, wins the Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award.

What International Women’s Day means t...

Thursday, 7th Mar 19

For International Women’s Day, we asked the Chair of Can Too Foundation, Anne Massey to reflect on what the special day means to her.

Tips for Training in the Rain

Tuesday, 12th Mar 19

Can Too trains RAIN, HAIL and SHINE, here's some tips to get you motivated to turn up for training in the rain!

4 Ways We're Celebrating 15 Years Of Bla...

Wednesday, 13th Mar 19

Tips on how to recover post RunWest

Friday, 29th Mar 19

Can Too’s running coach Matt Joyce shares his tips on how best to recover post race.

I Can Too run with Kenyans

Wednesday, 17th Apr 19

Can Too running Coach Matt Joyce’s shares his running travel adventure.

Where would I be without Can Too?

Thursday, 18th Apr 19

By Georgie Quigley Without Can too I wouldn’t be running marathons that’s for sure! Can Too is the only reason these legs of mine have ever managed to conquer 42.2km.

Welcome to the Autumn edition of Inspir...

Thursday, 18th Apr 19

I’m pleased to announce that our Can Too magazine’s name is Inspire. The theme of this Autumn 2019 edition is ‘family’. As often people describe Can Too as like a family and members refer to their pod as their ‘Can Too family’.

We Can Too ocean swim together

Wednesday, 24th Apr 19

Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to crossing the finish line of the Bondi Blue Water Challenge on 28 April, to show that they Can Too complete a two-kilometre ocean swim together – their fourth time lucky attempt.

We Can Too conquer the Cooly Classic

Friday, 26th Apr 19

Kat Couch could only just swim 100 metres when she signed up for the Cooly Classic with Can Too.

How to Host A Long Lunch Fundraising Eve...

Tuesday, 7th May 19

Tips and tricks on how to plan a fun long lunch raising cash for Can Too

Can Too runners pound the pavement for c...

Wednesday, 8th May 19

The Can Too Foundation this morning presented a cheque for $665,000 to Cure Cancer, from their participants’ fundraising efforts in 2018, who ran, swam and trekked to raise funds to beat cancer.

Good luck to the Can Tooers taking on th...

Thursday, 16th May 19

Good luck to the Can Tooers swimmers taking on the epic South Head Roughwater from Bondi to Watson's Bay 10km swim on Sunday

Cathy takes everything in her stride

Friday, 17th May 19

Prolific Can Too participant and mentor Cathy Duloy takes her challenges in her stride, be it training for a half marathon, an ocean swim, a trail run – or beating cancer twice.

I Can Too for my family

Friday, 17th May 19

First time Can Too participant Linda Hughes will be ticking off what’s been on her bucket list forever – her first half marathon this weekend in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. But, the number one reason she’s running is not for herself but for her family.

I’m running for #TeamLYD

Friday, 17th May 19

Angela Williams joined Can Too as part of a global network to support her close friend Lydia who has stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer. Along with Lydia’s friends and loved ones in the UK, Australia, America and Ireland she has joined forces to raise money for cancer research as part of #TeamLYD.

Race Wrap: Over $265,000 Raised for Canc...

Monday, 20th May 19

Across a range of events there was a sea of orange: from the SMH Half Marathon to the half and full marathoners in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and an ‘ultra’ half marathon at the Great Ocean Road, Victoria. There were nearly 250 runners that conquered their goal races and a crucial part of raising $265,000 (and counting) for cancer research and prevention.

Can Too runners countdown to racing for ...

Monday, 27th May 19

Can Too Team Captain Alana Bowles is looking forward to leading determined runners in the Sutherland Shire, taking on the Blackmores Running Festival to raise money for the Can Too Foundation to fund cancer research and prevention.

Maddie discovers what Can Too means in H...

Wednesday, 5th Jun 19

Maddie Finnigan was one of the 47 Can Tooers who took on the Hawke’s Bay International Marathon event, to reach a personal goal amid beautiful scenery and to raise money for the Can Too Foundation to fund Australian cancer research.

Can Too scores a winning goal with GWS G...

Friday, 14th Jun 19

The Can Too Foundation are pleased to announce that Greater Western Sydney GIANTS players Zac Langdon and Adam Kennedy will be donning the Foundation’s orange uniform to train with Can Too.

Meet the star of The Art of Seafood

Monday, 17th Jun 19

Prolific performer Simon Brook McLachlan will bring some of the magic of Broadway to Can Too’s upcoming annual gala event – The Art of Seafood.

6 Winter Running Tips From Melinda Gains...

Wednesday, 19th Jun 19

As the mercury dips and temptation to take your foot off the exercise pedal increases, Can Too Ambassador and former Australian Olympic sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor says it’s the ideal opportunity to combine your fitness goal with finding a cure for cancer.

A once in a lifetime dining experience

Wednesday, 19th Jun 19

How many times could you say that your evening meal came from an underwater volcanic crevice in the sub-Antarctic ocean that’s more than 6,000km away?

You Can Too trek, cycle and kayak across...

Tuesday, 25th Jun 19

Can Too team captain Anne Reidy loves helping people achieve their fitness goals so much so that at the end of the 2019 SMH Half Marathon she ran back and forward with countless people to help support not just Can Tooers – but any runner – cross that finish line.

Thank you for making the Art of Seafood ...

Wednesday, 10th Jul 19

Our annual fundraising gala The Art of Seafood went swimmingly on Friday 5 July. A school of around 200 people gathered at the Australian National Maritime Museum with the aim of reeling in $100,000 for cancer research and prevention.

Can Tooer James Casey wins the Molokai 2...

Monday, 29th Jul 19

Congratulations to Can Too Beyond participant James Casey for winning the 52km Stand Up Paddleboard Solo Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships in a time of 4 hours and 3 minutes.

James is fighting cancer from first plac...

Saturday, 3rd Aug 19

Can Too Beyond participant, James Casey won the most prestigious paddle boarding race in the world, the 2019 Molokai 2 Oahu (M2O) Paddleboard World Championships, in Hawaii, in a time of 4:03:20 on 28 July, but he’s not driven just to win but to help his father and others who are battling cancer.

I Can Too run to help beat cancer

Friday, 9th Aug 19

Neatly 30 Can Tooers from Brisbane and the Gold Coast completed the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Run Festival on Sunday not just for the glory of finishing the race but to help others fighting cancer.

Can Too Cancer researcher Dr Merlot beco...

Friday, 16th Aug 19

Cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot, who received funding from the Can Too Foundation in 2018, won the NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award last night at a ceremony in Sydney.

Welcome to the winter edition of Inspir...

Friday, 23rd Aug 19

Welcome to our winter 2019 edition of Inspire with the theme of mental health and wellbeing.

You Can Too protect yourself this summer

Wednesday, 4th Sep 19

Protecting yourself from the sun this summer just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the first sunscreen stations in the country. Can Too Foundation has partnered with Sunscreen Stations Australia to promote this initiative to help protect more Aussies from skin cancer.

You Can Too learn to ocean swim in Campb...

Thursday, 12th Sep 19

The Can Too Foundation are pleased to announce a new learn to ocean swim program starting in Campbelltown.

I Can Too give back at the Blackmores Ru...

Friday, 13th Sep 19

Good luck to all the 299 Can Tooers taking part in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday.

Congratulations Blackmores Sydney Runnin...

Thursday, 19th Sep 19

A massive congratulations and thank you to the 300 Can Tooers who formed a sea of orange at the 2019 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival to raise $272,303 for cancer research and prevention so far...

As summer’s nearly here discover a new...

Friday, 29th Nov 19

As the sun shone down on Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club whilst the Nippers underwent their first surf training of the season, it was a poignant reminder that learning to ocean swim is a great way to experience vitality, good health, wellbeing and learn important skills needed to enjoy the Australian lifestyle. However, whilst doing so, it’s essential to protect yourself from the sun

Sighting Techniques & Pool Drills for Oc...

Tuesday, 10th Dec 19

Sighting is an integral part of ocean swimming. Being able to sight the path ahead of you, will keep you on course, both minimising your time in the water and your level of exertion.

You Can Too win a new car

Friday, 13th Dec 19

Congratulations to Tara MacEachern who won the winning prize in Can Too Foundation’s Annual Art Union Raffle – a brand new car. She drove her new Audi A1 Sports car valued at $41,810 home from Audi Centre Mosman on Saturday.

Welcome to the spring edition of Inspire...

Monday, 23rd Dec 19

Dive into the last edition of Inspire for the year. The theme for this Spring 2019 edition is Face Your Fears, which is fitting as we’re currently immersed in the learn to ocean swim program.

Thank you to the Divine Steps Festival

Monday, 6th Jan 20

Many thanks to Sikh Youth Australia for your support of Can Too Foundation as a charity partner for the Divine Steps Festival which raised $15,584 for Australian cancer research and prevention.

Statement on Bushfire Crisis

Thursday, 9th Jan 20

5 Reasons to Learn to Ocean Swim at Clov...

Wednesday, 15th Jan 20

Congratulations to Annie Crawford for be...

Thursday, 16th Jan 20

The colour orange now pulses through the veins of the thousands of individuals Annie Crawford has coached through her foundation, Can Too..

How big was your swim? The Big Swim: Pal...

Wednesday, 29th Jan 20

On Sunday morning a sea of swimmers wearing orange and black costumes resembled a phenomenon of migrating sea creatures worthy of a David Attenborough documentary. The school of approximately 250 swimmers were mere mortals, whose reason for swimming at Palm Beach and to Whale Beach, was to raise money for the Can Too Foundation which invests in Australian cancer research and prevention.

Can Too Community Spirit Awards

Thursday, 13th Feb 20

To celebrate the Can Too community we are hosting the Can Too Community Spirit Awards on Thursday 27 February. The awards will recognise outstanding contributions from our community members, in demonstrating the Can Too Foundation’s values – Inspire, Engage, Support and Empower

ROAST PUMPKIN, CHICKEN & GOAT’S CHEESE...

Tuesday, 3rd Mar 20

Buckwheat is a great source of complex carbohydrates. It is a seed and gluten free and it is also a rich source of rutin – an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy connective tissue (so good for muscles, tendons and ligaments).

IWD: Thank you to the women who have gui...

Monday, 9th Mar 20

For International Women’s Day, we asked Jennie Star, who is a Can Too Community Spirit Award Winner and a regular Team Captain and Mentor, to reflect on what the special day means to her.

Let's keep moving together

Thursday, 26th Mar 20

Can Too’s coached training sessions may have been paused for now but, here at Can Too, we remain committed to the health and wellbeing of our community.

A guide on where to find support and way...

Thursday, 26th Mar 20

We want to make sure that you know where you can find support, during these uncertain times with the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Please see a range of mental health support services available 24 hours 7 days a week. And ways you can care for your mental health.

UPDATED: Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19...

Monday, 30th Mar 20

Please bookmark the link www.cantoo.org.au/coronavirus. We will be updating it with revised advice as to the impact of the coronavirus on our training programs, and the information on best practice, continues to evolve.

Our gift to the Can Too Community

Wednesday, 1st Apr 20

Our gift to the Can Too Community - a free four-week virtual program and Facebook group, with a mix of cardio, strength and mindfulness exercises you can do outside or at home and nutrition tips plus the support of dedicated Head Coach Penny Nolton. You will be able to join the flexible program this week and join in anytime as there's no fixed start or end date. We will also bring you a more extensive 10-week program option with a fundraising component soon. So please stay tuned.

Coach profile Sally Lynch

Thursday, 9th Apr 20

Why running? Running really is something I have always done and always enjoyed. I can’t imagine ‘not’ running. I started little Athletics at 5 years old and never really stopped. Growing up in the country that many years ago there wasn’t much else to do.

Let's shine

Friday, 10th Apr 20

To make our Can Too training programs sing please share images or a video of yourself training in a Can Too t-shirt (or at least wearing orange). We will use them to create a video showcasing our Can Too campaign: Let’s Shine.

10 ways to not just survive but thrive a...

Friday, 10th Apr 20

There are up-sides to staying at home. Our first tip is to join our Can Too Let’s Shine campaign.

A quick guide on strength exercises you ...

Thursday, 16th Apr 20

See our guide to exercises you can easily do at home. They will help keep you focused AND improve your fitness!

It’s the perfect time to hop into our ...

Tuesday, 21st Apr 20

It’s the perfect time to hop into our 10 Week – Can Too Strength & Cardio Virtual Program.

Letter to the Younger Me by Kieran Galla...

Thursday, 23rd Apr 20

Dear KG, be brave, don’t be fearful of the water. Trust in yourself. Mum and dad didn’t mean to scare you, they just thought that you remembered how to swim when they put you in the pool as a 5-year-old.

Can Too Stretches You Can Do at Your Des...

Thursday, 23rd Apr 20

See our guide to stretches you can easily do at your desk.

Message from Can Too CEO Peter McLean

Friday, 24th Apr 20

I would like to share with you how the Can Too Foundation is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. To update you on how we're supporting you, our community to keep physically active, connected and where to find support.

Spotlight on Can Too Coach Beth Croft

Monday, 27th Apr 20

Find out more about our Strength and Cardio Virtual program Coach Beth Croft

Vegetable Frittata

Our Strength and Cardio Virtual Program ...

Our Strength and Cardio Virtual Program Pod 3 is now open.

Why I Can Too By Kieran Gallagher

Find out what inspired Kieran to be part of Can Too.

The Can Too Community Spirit Awards