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50kms for 5days for 5k

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$5,000

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Hello all,
 ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SPLIT IN HALF AND GIVEN TO DIABETES AUSTRALIA AND JDRF.  CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM @typerun_ FOR UPDATES AND MORE  :)

Every single cent goes directly towards supporting people affected by diabetes and their families. I genuinely appreciate every single donation. Please leave your name so I can reach out and thank you personally. 

Starting November 6th, I’ll be running 50 kilometres every day for 5 days straight. I’ll spend the first 3 days (wed-fri) running up and down the coastline of Wollongong, and then for the last 2 days I’ll head back to my hometown of Mudgee to complete this challenge in the hills where I grew up.

I know it’s not much in the whole world of “inspirational running”, but I assure you there’s more to come. Running with diabetes comes with a fair few challenges, and I’m excited to see how my body responds and to show everyone out there that diabetes doesn’t have to limit what we can achieve. I’ll be running with a bit of a support crew each day, and I know this would not be possible without them.

If you’ve made it this far into reading, you must be somewhat interested in my story, if not stop here. 

I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at the age of 15 in September 2019. It was quite a shock to my family, as we did not have a clue of anyone in our bloodline carrying the disease and I didn’t really have a clue what diabetes actually meant.

At the time, I think I knew about 2 people in my whole town that were diabetic. Luckily for me, my mum learned everything there was to know about diabetes, which made my transition much easier. I was a pretty shy kid, and I found myself backing away from conversations about being diabetic with my peers, I just wanted to appear normal. 

Fast-forward a couple of chaotic younger years and a few different personalities, I found myself moved out of home and living in a share house with a few of my best mates in Wollongong. Hamish, my roommate, got me into running, and I quickly learned how much it sucked. However, I knew finishing a run was one of the best feelings in the world.

In March of this year, I’d just quit my “dream” job as a tattoo artist and was lost with where I wanted my life to go. I was literally reading Nedd Brockman’s book “Showing Up” and I thought there it is.  Why can’t I do that? 

Initially, I wasn’t keen to do a run for anything, just purely for myself, but after a few conversations with my dad and some money talks, we decided I wasn’t going to be able to fund a run like that. I also realised that it would be silly not to do it for diabetes, a disease that has impacted my life massively.

At this stage, I was still hesitant, but I agreed I'd do something smaller to start off with. After meeting with some very friendly people at JDRF and Diabetes Australia I was sold, and I fully committed to this run at the end of July.

To this day I still feel awkward talking about my diabetes with people, but I guess that’s why I’m really doing this in the first place. For the awkward, embarrassed kids (or adults) out there like myself, to have someone to relate to, look up to and inspire them, and to show all the worried families out there how normal our lives can and will be. 

If you have made it this far, that means the world to me. 

Thank you, Brodie

My Achievements

Thank you to my Supporters

$316.50

Garry Winchester

So proud of you mate, good luck Pop Win

$316.50

Auntie Kel & Uncle Blue Tilden

You are such an inspiration to many people already Brode! I’ll leave you with my favourite saying “there is no better feeling than doing something that other people think you cannot”..x

$300

Amigos

Congratulations Brodie massive achievement. We are all so proud of your outstanding performance

$263.75

Way Out West

Hats off to you Brodie. Not a fun topic for any young person to discuss and you admitting that and shining a light on it for others is very admirable. All the best for your runs.

$263.75

Noelene Sargent

Love ya Brode grandma classic

$263.75

Makedonka Del-ben

What a challenge! Fantastic work in driving awareness and raising funds. All the best.

$263.75

High Quality Asphalt Pty Ltd

Go Brodie we will be cheering you on.

$250

Katie Kaminsky

Love your work, Brodie! Thanks so much for your efforts :) 💙 yet another T1!

$250

Definition Fitness

You are an inspiration Brodie, congratulations and well done on all you have achieved

$211

Melissa Copeland

Chocked us up with your story, beautiful family and it’s good to be brave and inspiring. Go Brodie Mel and Sean

$211

Kelly Endacott

Loving the videos … all the best with the run!

$211

Kim S

Great Challenge Brodie! Wishing you all the best!

$200

Alex Saint

Good work Brodie massive challenge and I’m sure you’ll smash it out no problem, please make sure Hamish takes part in all of these runs!

$158.25

Endacott

Hat + Tip Backing you all the way in lad, let’s do this thing

$158.25

Sam Brown

Rip in dawg💪🏻

$150

James & Krista

We are so proud of you! X

$131.88

Tom Jackson

Great work mate, hopefully I can join you for a few KM’s

$105.50

Kerry Wright

As a Mum of 3 sons , 2 of them with type 1, I am so proud of you Brodie for helping such a worthwhile cause. It's fellas like you that are helping get us closer to a cure with your efforts. Well done sweetheart Kez xxx

$105.50

Greg & Merissa Reid

You’re doing an amazing thing that is going to help so many, including my family!! Thank you!! See you out there!!

$105.50

The Yealland’s

Awesome Brodie!! 💙

$105.50

Liz Ghanem

Wishing you the best.

$105.50

Melissa Demoria

Go for gold Brodie. This is a huge effort.

$105.50

Milly Boland

Hi Brodie :)

$105.50

Aaron Hillier

Epic work mate, good on ya!!!

$105.50

Alby + Esthers

Well Done Brodie! You are such an inspiration!! Super proud of you mate!x

$105.50

Viv & Craig

Love your work Brodie. All the best with this running challenge. Keep doing you, you have a lot to offer!

$105.50

Daniel Buckley

Great work Brodie, we wish you well. You have a great assistant.

$105.50

Sam Whitby

Good luck with everything Brodie, you’re going to smash it!

$105.50

Tracy W

Good luck Brodie, love Tracy and Bill

$105.50

Jarrod Philbrook

Good luck mate

$105.50

Hunter Olsson

Rip in bro 😎

$105.50

Jess S

Hey legend - I’m both a runner and the mum of a 12 year old diagnosed with T1 last year - still coming to terms with the bloody thing and total respect for what you’re doing here!

$105.50

Chelsea Burnard

$105.50

Nick Ghanem

5k?????????? Lesgoooo!!!!

$105.50

Susan Burns

Love the story mate we are both very proud of the young man you have become. Good luck. Love you nan pop xxxx

$105.50

Emily Whiley

Proud of you👏🏻❤️

$105.50

Jaya

$100

Kevin & Mel

Congratulations Brodie!

$100

Megan Riley

So good!! Good luck Brodie

$94

Finn

Cheeky 7k to get you up and about for tomorrow

$68.58

Laura Hill

$54

Joshua Hills

You should be beyond proud of yourself Brod! Winx and I will be cheering you on. Woof, Hillsy

$52.75

Lyncoln Craig

Well done! Thank you for helping out with this cause! I am 7 and have been diagnosed with type 1.

$52.75

Simone Riley

Good luck Brodie! Great cause and massive effort… if you can’t run faster, run smarter.

$52.75

Damo Stott

$52.75

Jo Robertson

Best of luck, go smash it :)

$52.75

Luke Agius

Good work, Brodie! Keep it up, legend.

$52.75

Lucy Campbell

this is awesome brodie, so inspiring!!

$52.75

Emily Hemingway

so proud of you 🙌🏼

$52.75

Cody Towell

Proud of you xx

$52.75

Pringle’s

Keep on keeping on Brodie.

$52.75

Gennice Davies

$52.75

Carolyn & Tony Stewart

Well done Brodie. Awesome effort mate x

$52.75

Kathleen Demoria

I'll be cheering for you Brodie. Lots of love aunty kath

$52.75

Gail Phillips

Hi Brodie We are very pleased to support you. It’s a great thing that you’re doing. Our grandson, who is 10, was diagnosed type 1, 2 years ago. We support your stepping out wholeheartedly. Well done

$52.75

Robyne

Well done Brodie. What a champion 🥰

$52.75

Lachlan Sargent

First in best dressed

$52.75

Alex Sutherland

Good luck mate, Go and smash it

$52.75

Em Taylor

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Abbey A

$52.75

Carmel Landrigan

Such an inspiration Brodie ✨️ keep shining your light❣️

$52.75

Katriona Carter

$52.75

Kylie Greenfield

AMAZING work Brod!! So inspiring and such a strong finish!! Thank you for taking us those extra steps to end T1D 💙💙💙

$52.75

Graeme & Ruth Ambrose

Thanks legend....Graeme has had his for 47 years and as long as you accept the challenge anything is possible..... stay healthy mate 🤩

$52.75

Wallis Family

Congratulations Brodie. Your strength and resilience is inspiring.

$52.75

Nat Agius

As you tackle this running challenge, I want you to know how inspiring you are! Managing diabetes while pursuing this run is a testament to your strength and resilience. Remember: "Either run the day or the day runs you." - by Jim Rohn. Each run is a step toward your goals, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Stay strong, listen to your body, and keep shining! You’ve got this! 💪✨ Love ya Brodie #yougotthis

$52.75

Libby

Good luck mate! Absolutely amazing.

$52.75

Finn Myers

Rip in Brod

$52.75

Tully

RAISE THE FUCKING GOAL !!!

$52.75

Travis Roberts

Atta boy you got this

$50

Sonia Eaton

Way to go Brodie, so good to raise funds for such a good cause. Even thought life sucks at times, we eventually learn to deal with the ups and downs 🫶🏼 Wishing you all the best for the event.

$42.20

Ann Yardley

Go you legend

$42.20

Hamish Saint

$40

Grace Taylor-hennen

Slay queen so proud of you 🩵

$31.65

Courtney Nederkoorn

$31.65

Meg Whitby

Good luck Brodie ! I’m so proud of you ! You’ve got this!

$31.65

Holly Morris

$26.38

Siena Redmond

$26.38

Elise Trenaman

Good luck Brodie!

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Declan

$26.38

Harry

Great work Brodie and Hamish

$26.38

Amy Horne

This is hectic, keep it up legend!

$26.38

Oni Fight Team

Well done legend. Amazing work!

$26.38

Emilee Della-libera

Amazing work Brodie 🤗

$26.38

Chelsea Pringle

$26.38

Peter Mitchell (gps Art Guru)

Hey mate, I'm a T1D Ultramarathon runner too. I just stumbled on this. Well done, I can feel how close to your heart this entire experience was. Lifetime memories 👏👊🙌

$26.38

Sue Gay

Good luck.

$26.38

Declan Pringle

$26.38

Kate Lee Banister

Well done 👍🏻 legend

$26.38

Karen Demoria

I'll be there in Wollongong to cheer you on Brodie.

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Katie Jones

Go brods, so proud of you!

$26.38

Alyson Scarbrow

An amazing young man and a true inspiration xxxxx

$26.38

Teneille Chapman

Crackin effort Brodie! You made your mumma proud

$26.38

Sarah Knight

Good luck!

$26.38

Natasha Philbrook

$26.38

Alisha Westley

Go Brodie!!

$25.01

Darcy Robertson

$25

Georgie Pickles

Powerful stuff you’re doing!

$25

Janet Aislabie

If your anything like your Uncle Bluey you will smash it

$25

Joh

Keep going. So inspiring!!!

$25

Dom

Nedd Brockmann II

$21.10

Kirsten V

Running is hard enough without also balancing the extra challenges with diabetes so enormous kudos to you for having the courage to get uncomfortable for a fantastic cause 🙌

$21.10

Sonja De Roos

$21.10

Carol Cettolin

Good luck brodie noelenes friend carol

$21.10

Mia Sunk

$21.10

Susie Myers

Love your work Brodie.

$21.10

Zac Philbrook

What your doing is amazing good luck with the running brother ✌️

$21.10

Annabel

$20

Hope Gray

Amazing Brodie!!! Good luck!

$15.82

Maddi Daffara

Huge, huge effort Brodie 👏🏻

$10.55

Liv

Go Brodie!