I'm participating in the Surf Coast Century race in September. A 100KM ultra marathon below towering sea cliffs, along remote beaches and through extensive wildflower hinterland. I aim to complete the 100KM run in one go to raise $10,000 for the Mirabel Foundation. My goal is to raise $100 for each kilometre I run on race day.
This is part of my ambitious goal to raise $50K for The Mirabel Foundation through the Beans for Dreams a 'Coffee for a Cause' campaign by the time I turn 50 in June 2025. Visit our website https://beansfordreams.co to learn more and join us in making a difference!
I'm sure I'll face discomfort and pain during the 100KM run, but it's nothing compared to the daily hardships and fear some children endure due to parental drug abuse. That's why I'm raising money for The Mirabel Foundation, a fantastic organisation supporting children orphaned or abandoned because of parental drug use. Mirabel helps these kids find a sense of belonging and hope, ensuring they can reach their full potential.
Some interesting points to note about the 100KM run:
- In the months leading up to the event, I will have logged over 2,000KM in training. If we included these KMs then a $100 donation would only be $0.05 per KM! Great value!! - The longest race distance I've ever run so far is a half-marathon! - Nine months ago I was completing the couch to 5K plan due to injury....So, what could possibly go wrong? - The race has a 19 hour cut off which I will try and beat!
More information on the event can be found on the Surf Coast Century website: https://surfcoastcentury.rapidascent.com.au
Please join me in making a difference—every donation brings us one step closer to our goal!
Mirabel assists children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use and are now in the care of extended family (kinship care). Mirabel believes that every child deserves a childhood and its mission is to break the destructive cycle of addiction.
About Fundraiser
Mark Carpenter
Fri, 20 Sep 2024
Johanna Shannon
$ 500
Go Mark! Great cause
Sun, 15 Sep 2024
Anonymous
$ 100
Sun, 15 Sep 2024
SonjaJ
$ 50
Good luck neighbour
Sun, 15 Sep 2024
Runco family
$ 50
All the very best for your run next weekend!
Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Jack Haynes
$ 50
Go on Carpenter!
Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Abhinandan Handa
$ 150
Great Initiative. Best of luck Mark.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Ally Taft
$ 50
Sounds crazy tough! So impressed. I hope you make it round in one piece! Will be cheering you on x
Mirabel assists children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use and are now in the care of extended family (kinship care). Mirabel believes that every child deserves a childhood and its mission is to break the destructive cycle of addiction.
Go Mark! Great cause