In March 2026, I’ll be taking on a personal challenge by running 21 half marathons in 21 days, finishing with the climb up and down Mt Kosciuszko as part of the Rare Cancers Australia Kosci Challenge.
I’m doing it in memory of my brother, who should have turned 36 this year but will forever be 33, and my dad, who I lost to cancer earlier this year.
I’m running for them and for the thousands of families facing rare and complex cancers, where treatment options are limited and support can be hard to find.
Your donation will go directly to Rare Cancers Australia, helping provide practical, emotional, and financial support to people living with rare cancers, and funding advocacy that gives every patient a fair chance.
Every kilometre will hurt but it’s nothing compared to what so many families go through every day.
Thank you for being part of this journey, for every donation, and for every message of encouragement.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Lahn Straney
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Anonymous
Go well mate, cheering you on!
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Benny Janssen
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Anonymous
What an incredible thing to do. Hope you crush it!
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Nick Bennett
Top stuff Tom, wishing you the best of luck with the challenge! Would love to be out there running a few with you.
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Georgie & Sam Betts
Wow Tom what an incredible challenge!! I’m sure you will absolutely smash it and for such a great cause. However, this me makes me slightly nervous for the bi-annual training runs we decide to join you on 😂
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Phil Whitlock
Go smash it mate.
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Samantha Lam
Big respect to you, Tom!
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Tanvi
Good luck Tom! Crush the challenge and crush cancer
Proud to get behind this. Wishing you steady legs and good weather.