Running Half Marathon for Cause
Running for kids fighting cancer, every step and dollar helps fund life-saving treatment, towards Children's Cancer Foundation and Cure Kids
Dunedin, Otago
In New Zealand, around 1 in 300 children develop cancer, with 3 children diagnosed weekly.
No child should have to fight for their life before it’s truly begun. The fear and uncertainty, with endless questions and hospital visits. That's why I am running the 2026 Dunedin and Auckland Full Marathon - not for a medal but for them.
For kids who face battles far tougher than 42 Kilometres. For families that need help.
Every step taken is for them, every dollar raised is going straight towards the Children's Cancer Foundation and Cure Kids, funding life-saving treatments and support for these brave kids.
A marathon is long, but the road to a cure is tremendously longer. With your help, we can get there faster. Help fight for a cure and if you can, please donate.
Be a part of their journey. Thank you 💙
Love Madi
Latest update
Goal Changing: From Half to Full Marathon 7 August 2025
Hi Everyone, Thank you so much for all the support so far - it has meant the absolute world. After some reflection, I have decided to change my goal for this fundraiser: instead of running a half marathons this year, I am now setting my sights completing two full Marathons next year, in both Dunedin and Auckland.
This change enables me to train harder, grow, and push myself even further, both physically and mentally. The cause I am running for still matters to me, and your support will continue to help me get across that finish line in a bigger way than I originally imagined.
Thank you again for being a part of this journey with me. Full speed ahead at 42km!
- Madi
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