Running for the Y Cancer Survivor Program & Dad

$6,020 raised

TARGET $10,000

Please support this cause

$
AUD

About

Four and a half years ago I lost my beloved dad to cancer. Dad was the strongest man I have ever known. Even during his battle and treatments all he cared about was his family and how he could still be a provider for us.

I have the privilege of heading up the Fitness and Recreation sector of the YMCA of Brisbane, and one of my proudest achievements with my team was the launch of our Cancer Survivor Program in August 2016.

This is a FREE 12 week exercise program where survivors attend the YMCA two times per week for a 60 minute session. The aim of the program is to empower cancer survivors to improve functional capacity and to increase their quality of life through an organised program of fitness and strength. Since 2016 our Y has helped over 600 survivors through our program at a cost to the Y of over $246,000. This program is not funded so I want to do my bit and help raise enough funds to support another 100 survivors through our program as well as honour my dad and his battle. That's why on July 3rd, I am going to run the Gold Coast Marathon! I'm 51 years old, wasn't a runner, but figured, if you are going to do something then go ALL IN. That's why I have set a big target of $10,000 for completing a big distance of 42.2Km. I know that whatever pain I go through, it's nothing compared to what my dad and people living with cancer go through each and every day.

To learn more about the cancer survivor program, visit - https://www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/cancer-survivors

I appreciate your support and all donations are tax deductible.

I'm raising funds for

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YMCA Queensland

The Y Brisbane is a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy & connected. Your participation helps to support our Schools' Breakfast Program, Cancer Survivor Program, Youth Mentoring and more.

About Fundraiser

Michael Tsiamis

WISHART, QLD



Sat, 2 Jul 2022

angela byrne

$ 100

Enjoy the run!

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Liz Johnson

$ 10
Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Liz Johnson

$ 10
Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Richard Edwards

$ 100

Best Michael wishes on your run to support such a needy cause

Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Heather Allan

$ 100

Good on you, Michael. Run well.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022

Penelope Paterson

$ 50

Dad would be so proud of all that you’re achieving. Good luck and well done!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022

Toolah Olsen

$ 100

Go Michael! Thankyou for doing this for your dad and for our Y.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022

Sue Webster

$ 50

A worthwhile cause

Tue, 28 Jun 2022

Anonymous

$ 50
Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Mandy Richards

$ 25

SINCE May 2022

59 

Donations

$6,020 raised

TARGET $10,000

Please support this cause

$
AUD

I'm raising funds for

charity-logo

YMCA Queensland

The Y Brisbane is a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy & connected. Your participation helps to support our Schools' Breakfast Program, Cancer Survivor Program, Youth Mentoring and more.

About Fundraiser

Michael Tsiamis

WISHART, QLD

SINCE May 2022

59 

Donations