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Marathon for Cancer - “Giving up is not an option”

$1,870 of $1,200 goal
Given by 45 generous donors in 6 weeks

I'm running a Marathon for Cancer. 12 Laps around South Hagley Park, Sunday 25th May 2025

Christchurch, Canterbury

I lost my Dad nearly two years ago to Cancer.

Dad loved his fitness and running and in memory of him and his courageous battle I am running a Marathon to raise funds for a Charity which he received a lot of joy from.

I am a qualified PT and am in my last semester of my Bachelor of Sports Science Degree.

I will run around South Hagley Park 12 times (45kms) on Sunday 25th May 2025 (a day before Dad’s 2nd Anniversary) in honor of him - a man who never gave up!

I am raising funds for Blue Brothers Movement NZ a group who offers free fitness sessions and support for men living with Cancer. They now hold sessions in Blenheim, North Canterbury, ChCh City, Rolleston & Ashburton. They were there for my Dad when he needed them most with these sessions & camaraderie.

Please Sponsor a Lap; Donate what you can;

Come spread out around South Hagley and support me through-out the run - every $$ goes a long way for this small local group.

Join me for a lap; run, scooter, bike or any way you’d like (but don’t slow me down!)

My Ultimate Goal is to raise a minimum of $100 per Lap ($1,200.00 total). Together we can achieve great things and help support an amazing charity.

Josh Wilson's involvement (page creator)

My Dad died of cancer and this group was a great support for him

Use of funds

To support men living with Cancer

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I did it!!  25 May 2025

42kms ran today in under 4.5hrs.

Couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone. Thank you all for your generous donations.

Cheers Dad for having my back.

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Latest donations

Hayley
Hayley on 25 May 2025
$20
Scott Petty
Scott Petty on 25 May 2025
$20
Cath
Cath on 25 May 2025
$30
Rochelle
Rochelle on 25 May 2025
$20
Hannah
Hannah on 25 May 2025
Go Josh, smashing it! From Mike and Hannah
$30

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Paying to a verified bank account of Blue Brothers (Charity) on behalf of Blue Brothers Movement
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This campaign started on 17 Apr 2025 and ended on 31 May 2025.