Update: New goal $6500!
Thank you everyone. Your generosity does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.Alice's Story...
Running has always been an important part of the family. Mum has run since well before Alice and I were born. She then made us run from time to time, despite regular complaints. Now, over a decade later, I actually enjoy it. Alice ran in her first primary school cross country with Mum yelling, "Push til it hurts! Push til it hurts!" And Alice did. Always.
There wasn't effective treatment in 2012 when Alice died from Mito, but with enough support and enough fundraising and research, hopefully this will be different for families in the near future.
CITY2SURF 2024
Returning to running again in April after 17 months off, this year I’ll be doing the City2Surf, despite the misgivings of my physio!
Goal: <70mins>
Alice and I loved this race. We were interviewed and made it onto TV in 2010 as we were running up Heartbreak Hill.
This year, I’ve set an ambitious target of $3000 to raise for the Mito Foundation. All and any donations are greatly appreciated.
ln mitochondrial diseases, mitochondria cannot efficiently turn glucose and oxygen into energy. This can lead cells to malfunction and potentially organs to fail.
When I'm tired or feel like I don't want to run any further or faster, I remember this fact and try to dig a little deeper, because for some people, there really is no energy left.
Mito Foundation has shared some very exciting news: they have begun clinical trials. This fills me with so much hope that one day these trials will lead to successful treatments.
Donations in memory of Alice
$54.30
Jess Boyley
$50
Sophie Smith
for Alice xoxo
$54.30
Eloise
Amazing work Henry!
$30
Anonymous
$54.30
Cp
Alice, her mum and brother are always in my heart. Go well Henry
$100
Michael Mclean
Good on you Henry. I'd join you in the race but...um...I can't find my joggers??
$50
Anonymous
Go H Alice would be very proud of you.
$250
Jeanette And Mike Lane
Our Henry, we’re proud of you, as beautiful Alice would be.
$108.60
Marion Bevan
$100
Anj Bevan
$108.60
John Kingsmill
Good work and well done, Henry.
$108.60
Helen Naumann
$54.30
Therese Mitchell
$54.30
Margaret Mulholland
$271.50
Jo Richards
$50
Anonymous
$100
Kj
Good on you Henry
$50
Kassie Chan
I reckon Alice would be telling you that you’re running up that hill too slow, even if it’s been 17 months
$54.30
Mary
Proud of you Henry! 💪
$54.30
Jodie & Christian
We love you Alice & Henry ❤️xx
$1,000
Kate
Alice's hand will be firmly on your back, whilst encouraging you to 'run fast, Henry, run fast!'
$108.60
Anonymous
$54.30
Rayners
Run Henry run!
$50
Rayner Family
$54.30
Adam, Kylee, Saskia & Mieke
You’ll smash it Henry! And beautiful Alice will be with you all the way! ✨🦋
$100
Rayner Family
Run Alice Run beautiful girl.
$200
The Sullivans
Go H! Alice would be very very proud of you x
$108.60
Jaya Ryan
$54.30
Jj
Henry your girls will be so proud 💕- as are all of us! X
$50
Anna O’brien
$250
John Watson
$100
Fiona Lord
So proud of you Henry, Alice would be as well!! Such a wonderful cause. Just love the beautiful photo of gorgeous Alice 💜
$50
Louise R
Awesome Henry!
$54.30
Christine Cantarella
You’ve got this Henry and Alice ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
$50
Cathrine Neilsen-hewett
“Push til it hurts mate (but look after yourself)” - Alice’s incredible determination lives on in you Henry ❤️
$54.30
Dj Sue Says You Can Do It!
Henry, I believe you can do anything you put your mind to. Go for it!
$100
Suellyn Ryan
Your light is always shinning bright beautiful girl. 💗
$54.30
Kim Brill
Great job! Run well! X
$204
Anonymous
keep running. keep smiling. keep remembering your cherished moments with Alice xx you are an incredible human with the kindest heart.
$54.30
Jacquie Folsom
Good on you Henry!
$108.60
Robert Carter
H, I reckon you can do it in under 60. Good stuff mate
$111
Lavra Nanayakkara
$50
Ashlynn Davies
Legendary!
$50
Helenna
So proud of you H <3 cheering for you every step of the way
$200
Jacqui Andrews
Your smile could brighten anyone’s day, you special girl
$271.50
Bernice Hooker
$108.60
Kate Jones
Under 70min!!!! Let’s do this Henry! For Alice
$100
Sophie Smith
How amazing Henry! I’m sure Alice will be with you every step of the way! With love from Sophie, Owen and Harvey xoxo
$1,000
Anonymous
$10.86
Nina Marquard-karp
$54.30
Deb
You are an amazing young man H…you will nail this run.
$50
Kerrie
You are a true inspiration Henry. Alice would be beaming with love and pride.I'm sure Kate is too! ❤️xx 🏃🏻♂️
$50
Sammy J
Go hard Henry!
$108.60
Sue Lewis
We will see you there, and be with you all the way x
$100
Yannick De Silva
Amazing work Henry. Alice would be so proud of you for this among all your other achievements. Keep it up champion ❤️
$100
Meg Farrell
Proud of you xx
$27.15
Anna O’mara
$54.30
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glad to see your putting those Wednesdays to good use
Cheering for you and Alice