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I am participating in this event to try to raise awareness, and importantly raise crucial funds for Rob de Castella's Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF). The IMF uses running to provide life-changing pathways and opportunities to Indigenous Australians, and create inspiration Indigenous role models. One of IMF's four key programs is the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) which annually selects a group of 12 young Indigenous Australians aged 18-30 and trains them to run in the New York City Marathon - with just six months of training.
I met those 12 runners in late May 2019, and I am currently training hard to make sure that I can complete the NYC marathon with them.
The opportunity of running in the NYC marathon helps gives these inspirational young Australians the courage to unearth their own sense of self-worth and pride by taking on the biggest marathon in the world. Participants also complete a compulsory Certificate IV in Community Recreation, Level 1 Recreational Running Accreditation, First-Aid and CPR qualifications to educate, encourage and motivate their community on the benefits of living an active and healthy lifestyle.
Please support me, and by doing so support this great cause.
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The Indigenous Marathon Foundation Limited
The Indigenous Marathon Foundation was established in 2013 by World Marathon Champion and 1983 Australian of the Year, Robert de Castella. The outcomes of the programs delivered by the Foundation impacts positively on Indigenous communities Australia-wide and create community role models and local champions who influence change and promote active and healthy lifestyles for others.100% of all funds raised go directly into the delivery of the Foundation's core programs. We are grateful for your valuable support and contribution to our cause - thank you!
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