You did it – you ran into spring and turned 2020 around

Thank you to the over 150 Can Tooers who completed their Run into Spring program. Congratulations on achieving your running goal, from 10 to 21km and raising nearly $108,000 for cancer research and turning what has been a challenging year to one of pride and achievement.

This was a very different Can Too goal rather than a mass start goal event at the Blackmores Running Festival each Pod achieved their goal in locations across Sydney from Centennial Park to Pyrmont, Kissing Point to Narrabeen, over both days on the weekend.

The sense of camaraderie, support and achievement was as great as ever, or even more to show that we Can Too complete goals despite the imposed restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic on events.

Can Too Chair, Anne Massey (pictured below) ran with the East Pod on Saturday and was amazed by the smiles, the support, the camaraderie, and the overwhelming feeling of achievement.

“Being part of something bigger than ourselves was so special,” said Anne.

“Our unique model works and our community is strong, because of all of you.

“You have all played such an important role in bringing our community back to life with the first program after the initial lockdown period and I thank you from my heart. The last six months have not been easy for any of us and you are so appreciated and valued for the incredible job you have done in nurturing Can Too through this period."

Can Too Founder, Annie Crawford (pictured below far right) who ran with the Northern Beaches Pod on Sunday said that it was such a thrilling morning as if we had been at Blackmores. 

“Everyone was nervous, excited, and ready to run. Everybody gave 100 per cent and couldn’t have tried harder, couldn’t have pushed further, with nothing left in the tank.

“The Coaches, Team Captains and Mentors gave 100 per cent too to make the Run into Spring program one to remember.

“It was so incredible to watch and to be a part of. I had the same high that I have after all our goal events.”

It was great to also see the Orange Can Too panda make an appearance cheering on Can Tooers at Circular Quay.

A special mention to our youngest Can Too participant 16-year-old Moses Yacoub from the East Pod and to Robyn Gee for completing her first run program which went swimmingly after completing five swim programs.

A big thank you to all the fundraising stars, please see the list below, who have reached their fundraising goals, this is especially appreciated in such a tough economic climate.

Thank you for turning Sydney orange in a sea of positivity over the weekend and raising much needed funds for Australian cancer research and prevention.

Thank you to the Run into Spring Fundraising Stars*

Bronze

Silver

Gold

*Valid at time of report generated at 9:30am 14/10/20

To view a slideshow of images from the Run into Spring goal runs please click on the arrow next to the photos below.