I'm running 101km, from Home Hill Race Course to the Tobruk Pool Townsville, to raise money and awareness for my good friend Elyce Mitchell, NBCF and world-class breast cancer research.
In February 2020 my good friend Elyce, a young 32 yr old mother, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy over 20 weeks and had a double mastectomy. Post surgery it was declared she had a full pathological response to treatment and was now cancer free!!
This is my way of helping my friend continue to help other women. When I told Elyce I was doing the run she asked me to promote two main messages for all the ladies out there.
1) Ladies, regardless of your age, you need to be vigilant in checking your knockers (her words not mine). Even under the age of 40 regular checks are a must! Cancer doesn't discriminate and it could happen to your body as it did with Elyce's. Early detection is critical!
2) The importance of physical activity throughout the treatment process. It was a game changer for her and had a dramatic positive effect on her mindset and body throughout treatment. Elyce continued to train at her local CrossFit box 4810, 3-4 times a week!! Even if its only a walk each day get outside and keep active!
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.
I believe research is the best way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated.
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Thank you so much for your support!
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Thank you to my Supporters
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John
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Kathleen Fahey
Great cause
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Jeffrey Killick
Excellent cause and your devotion is admirable.
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Myles Roberts
You got a heart of gold brother. Well done. Very proud of you.
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Jared Killick
You're a good soul mate, keep up the good work
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Nathan Costabeber
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Jessie & Michael
Can’t wait to run beside you to support the best cause! Amazing work ??
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Joshua Valle
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Kurt Perry
You're a good man. Heart of a Lion. ❤️
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The Mitchell’s
You’re a legend Corpo. Can’t thank you enough for your support over the past 12 months, particularly with this run. See you on the track my friend! ✌️
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Matty B
Legend mate ??
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Tracy, Mick, Bill & Rich Dyer
Legend! Great work and thank you for organising Corpo!
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Kathy Cortabitarte
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Brendan Cortabitarte
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Dave Sexton
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Judith Taylor
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Chrissy
Your a legend Corpo, what a great cause. Lots of love the Chrissy, Chris and the boys ?
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Anthony Oar
Keep it goggins
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Ben Walsh
Proud of you mate! Keen to run the first 10km with you.
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Robert Annette Oar
Well done. Great cause??
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Justin Tomarchio
Hey ging ging, you're the biggest ging I know
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Jeremy Romeo
Top bloke for a top cause!
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Tim & Meg Odonnell
Very inspirational people. Elyce for her fight and for yourself jumping in and doing this cool fundraiser :)
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Alana Maschke
All the best for the run! What a way to show your support to Elyce & women going through breast cancer!
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Lauren & Luke
Great work Corpo and everyone who ran. Amazing cause!
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Nathan Lynam
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Carter Dal Ponte
Inspirational stuff bro, you got this ????
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The Dal Pontes
?“Team work to make the dream work”?
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Angus & Ferne
You’re a legend and a super model ?
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De Mcintosh
Well done Brendan fundraising for such an important cause. For Elyce, Mum, Aunty Carmel, Aunty Isobel, Aunty Sandy, and Kazza xx
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Brett Mcdermott
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Kim & Brad Mcnamara
Great Work Brendan!!!! What a excellent challenge and way to raise awareness.
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Dale Howie
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Cara Cortabitarte
Love ya bro! You’re doing an amazing thing!
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Lauren Delle Baite
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Nicole Hudson
So inspiring Corpo! Can’t wait to cheer you across the finish line. Much love xx
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Lyndsay Gabiola
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Jack Pugnale
All the best champion
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Silvana Golfetto
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Tracey Gabiola
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Jess Casale
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Kyle Taylor
Good on ya mate ❤️
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Tayla Prosdocimo
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Nat & Ryan
Legend Brendan for organising this. Wish we could have come down
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Cate Hooper
Great cause to support Corpo :)
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Tanya Jones
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Mat And Liana Kennedy
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Greg Anderson
Run forest run
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Dani And Adam
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Lazaredes Family
Good Luck
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Brian Medhurst
Good luck Brendan.??
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Justin Howie
Good Luck!
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Fay Gasparini
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Taylor James
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Jack Puddefoot
Smash it bull
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Kym Crothers
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Sarah Bourchier
Absolute legend.
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Maddy Dal Santo
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Jess Ritchie
All the best!
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Natalie Holt
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Helen Bates-wilson
All the best Brendan, great to see you taking up this challenge. Elyce is a definite inspiration, we are blessed to have her in our lives x
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Ed And Leah Skien
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Briana And Tyler Fidoe
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Britt Holman
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Rus And Deb Searle
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Katrina Perkins
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Taylor Dp
Making your miles count! Amazing work Brendan!
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Rick
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Julie Pavone
All the best and a huge congratulations to you all for all you do for cancer sufferers ?❤
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Lamont Graphics
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Ashleigh Killick
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Dean Stephenson
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Juanita Dellebaite
You are an amazing human. Good luck and thank you from women everywhere.
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David Ruff
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Stefanie Loro
Great cause! God speed!
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Rebecca Walker
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Jack Puddefoot
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Gregory Ablitt
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Tania Douglas
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Anthony Oar
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Melnie Napier
Good luck Brendan, such a wonderful cause and you have an amazing spirit!
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Lissa Thomson
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Coral Shamir
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Anonymous
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Pam Sproal
Hope you enjoy your run - good on you for raising money for Breast Cancer Research. I too am recently recovered.
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