I'm training with Can Too for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon!
It's my turn!!! Hopefully you are enjoying you Easter break with friends and family and have a moment to read my blog.
With Dan recovering well from an operation in December to remove a tumour from his left lung I thought it was about time I took over the Can Too fund raising for a while. I signed up to do the SMH half marathon in Sydney on May 21st. Having not run this kind of distance for over 15 years and having started late into the training group (due to a minor collision with my bike and a car door (!)) I have been a little worried about what I signed myself up to. Only today, having run 16km do I feel confident enough to absolute commit to being able to do it and to ask you if you will help me continue with Dans amazing fund raising and sponsor me. All money raised goes to cancer research to help find a cure for this terrible disease - something that is not only very close to our hearts but I am sure close to many things of your hearts with everyone knowing someone who is going through or has been through treatment for cancer.
Whilst Dan is not yet up for any of the CanToo events, he is participating in a small Triathalon next weekend in Batemans bay. This is his first event following his operation - we have no idea how he will get on but are totally amazed that he is giving it a go and getting back into the sport he loves - to support him our daughter Bella (10) is doing it with him- so, if not for me, please sponsor me for Dan to give him lots of encouragement - it is on my birthday and I can't think of a better way to spend the day watching Dan and Bella try this event.
Lastly if any of you are keen to learn to swim, run, ride or all three please sign up to a Can Too program - beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team. In return, they ask that you raise valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer. The people are amazing and the coaches and leaders are inspiring there is so much you can do whilst also raising money for a great cause.
I need to raise $1,350 - please help me smash this out of the park. Thank you for supporting me.
My Fundraising History
| Program / Challenge | Total Raised |
|---|---|
| Summer Run Squads 2022 | $ 0 |
| Blackmores Half Marathon 2022 | $ 1,479 |
| Future Goal Event Fund | $ 3,446 |
| Blackmores Half Marathon 2018 | $ 27 |
| Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 21km 2017 | $ 2,069 |
| Sydney 21km SMH Half Marathon 2017 | $ 1,772 |
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards my goal
$ 50
Margie Attard
$ 120.64
Jo Walker
Go Jo! You can do it, fabulous cause you've all fought and won xx
$ 52
Pat Walley
Good luck Jo xx
$ 30
Carley Carr
Such a great cause !! I'm sure you'll do a stellar job with the half xx
$ 52
Jo And James
Best of luck Jo. Thinking of you all. xx
$ 52
Nichola Dare
Well done Jo! Think of you often! Xx
$ 31.20
Kath
Nice work Jo x
$ 104
Tanzim Griffiths
$ 31.20
Alicia & Hunter
Go you amazing team!! Xx
$ 50
Emma, Jonathon, Kai & Jude
Go Jo!! Wishing you well every step of that 21.1km. Inspirational. Love from all of us xxxx
$ 50
Natalie And Sean
Keep on running Jo (and smiling!). Lots of love xx
$ 50
Sal Souter
Good luck Jo. You'll smash it and look gorgeous throughout.
$ 104
Narelle
Good luck Jo xxx
$ 50
Zoe And Ben
Good luck Jo! Wish we were there to cheer you on xx
$ 20
Pip Bell
Thank you Jo for giving me a ride home from training on a wet night #CanToober
$ 52
Laura Stanton
Dan is a lucky man! Best of luck with the training and on the day!
$ 31.20
Kate Wholohan
Good luck Jo, you will totally smash this! xxx
$ 104
Mcgraths
Smash it Jo!
$ 52
Jodi & Scott
Good on you Jo! You and Dan are so inspirational, little wonder it's rubbing off on Bella and Gracie! X
$ 31.20
Sarah Hirsh Draper
Go Jo, Dan and your lovely girls. Sending love from Blighty. xxxx
$ 200
Gareth
Good luck Jo.
$ 52
Lisa Hanmond
$ 100
John Morris
Great work Jo
$ 31.20
Rachel Watt
$ 31.20
Adele Te Wani
$ 240
Can Too Olympic Tri East Pod
A few $ from our end of season get together for your Can Too run #gojo #gocantoo
Go Jo!!! 21klms is RIDICULOUS!