Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!
I am raising funds for Hummingbird House and your support means a lot to me.
As you might know, my Dad passed away about 18 months ago. He always loved children and supported a children's hospice local to him. I'd like to continue his good work by supporting Queensland's only children's hospice. A fabulous cause that helps families in so many ways at what must be one of the most difficult times in any family's life.
On 13 July, I will be running my first ever full marathon - that's 42.2km or 26.2 miles. My primary aim is to finish - there certainly won't be any record setting!! I've been training for this since January of this year (although I did complete a half marathon last year, so I wasn't coming in completely cold!!) & am up to 35km which should see me fit enough to crawl to the end if I have to!
It would really make those 3:45am alarms to wake me up for a run worthwhile if you are able to support Hummingbird House. I believe that together, we can make a difference. By donating, you are helping to provide specialised paediatric palliative care services to babies, children and young people with a life-limiting condition. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to achieving this goal.
If you are able to help, any donation of any size is gratefully accepted.
My Updates

I’m a marathon runner!
Sunday 13th Jul
Arrived in Cairns
Wednesday 9th JulWe are here!
We arrived in Cairns a few days ago and I’ve now completed my last training run before the big day on Sunday. It’s hot and sticky which isn’t unexpected for Cairns but it will be an extra challenge as my last few long runs near home were on cooler days. I’ll just have to take care with my pace!
But I can’t wait to get going - when I visited the course on the weekend, I found myself getting really excited rather than nervous. Hopefully, that feeling is there on the day when I run with 4000 of my newest friends! It’s going to be fab! And I might even get to have an adult beverage to celebrate.
For now though, I’ve got a few days off running to let everything settle down. Just a little light stretching to keep everything mobile.
Fingers crossed that the next time I post, I am a marathon runner!
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On my way to Cairns
Tuesday 24th Jun I’ve been meaning to write a post for a week or so but it’s been crazy busy with things to do. Now I’m here in Yeppoon, on my second stop of the trip to Cairns, I’ve got a few minutes to write a few words.Thank you to my Sponsors

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Stockland Halcyon

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Ted Krzyk
Great job Graeme!

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Alysha Miles
Great run! Wishing you all the best for the rest, Alysha, Alice, and the Corgi.

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Noreen Ditchburn
Resident halcyon Nirimba

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Beverley Mcintosh
Well done Graeme Thank you for you huge effort for an amazing cause Bev and Bill

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Tony And Catriona Steinborn
Best of luck Graeme!

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Noel Bates
Congratulations and good luck in your upcoming event

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Dave 40
Good luck in reducing that time.

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Chris And Lin Rees
Go Greame, so much admire your dedication, good luck, run at your own pace.

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Karla & Pete Halcyon #130
Good luck Graeme. Great cause.

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Kevin And Bryan
Great cause Graeme and best of luck for your first marathon!

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Ali And David Duckworth
We wish you all the very best Graeme and what a beautiful cause you are supporting.

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Vanessa Edge

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Lynne
I'm not sure if I could wake at 3:45 AM every day, even for the children. Very admirable. Your dad would be bragging on you. 😀

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Adrian Bleese

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Anonymous
You are an inspiration Graeme!

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Fleur

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Blair Pyle

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Heath Skerman
You got this G - go get that PB!

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George Tetis

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Nina And Mark
Hello and good luck love and hugs Nina and Mark xx

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Sandia Ren
Have a great race, Graeme!

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Lee Carroll

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Adam Birr
Hope it goes really well.

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Jo And Alan Uk
Amazing achievement xx

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Kellie Cooper
Well done, Graham. A huge effort and it's so impressive that you did not give up.

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Anonymous

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Denis Smyth 233
Good luck Graeme. I wouldn't even try to keep up with the pace you set in the gym. Good luck. A worthy cause.

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Robyn & Daryl Kidd
Good Luck Graeme. Your achievements so far speak for themselves. You've got this.🤛

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Wishing you all the best Graeme and such a beautiful cause you are supporting.