David's Dash
I’ve never been one to post on social media, however, this cause is incredibly important to my family and I.
In January 2022, my father, David, was diagnosed with leukaemia. It was incredibly difficult news to process - the person who had been my role model for as long as I could remember was now preparing to battle a disease with the odds significantly stacked against him. Despite this, David assured our family that he would fight this with everything he had.
The following two years were a roller coaster of emotions. One week, we were told he might not have long to live; the next, we heard there was hope for remission. Despite the aggressive nature of the disease, David never stopped smiling or fighting. Even in hospital, he continued to teach and inspire, showing us how to find joy in the hardest of moments.
Sadly, after multiple battles and moments of remission, David passed away in February of 2024. His absence is felt every day. He was more than just a parent; he was my best friend, my mentor, and my hero.
To honour his memory and to help others fighting this terrible disease, I’m raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. The funds will:
- Provide care and support for patients and families right now.
- Back researchers working on faster diagnoses and better treatments.
As part of this challenge—and to keep myself accountable—I’m running my first official marathon at the Perth Running Festival in October. My goal is run this marathon in 3:30 mins with every minute beating this time I will donate $150 to the leukaemia foundation. David loved running, and I couldn’t think of a better way to honour him.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference for those battling leukaemia.
I’ll be sharing my marathon training and progress on strava: https://strava.app.link/BXetxo4ZvUb
Thank you for your support and kindness.
Event Information
Saturday 28th June 00:00 - 07:30My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
You've covered genetic testing!
You've given a family a whole weeks accommodation near treatment
$1,000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
You've fund life changing research for 3 months
Thank you to my Supporters
$57.30
Desy And Yuyung
$50
Lachlan Vanner
Love Pat Vanner
$106.12
Kayla Brice
Love Kayla and Casey!!!
$57.30
Emily Curtis
$54.12
Finnlay Mars
$50
Eamonn And Immogen
GET ACROSS
$85.48
Nathan Berry
$85.48
Chad Wilson
$85.48
Tod/olivia Mcbride
$33.15
Lauren Gray
$54.12
Visky
What a man, what a cause! All the best Hilly 🫶
$22.58
Jacinta Scheepens
$53
Mars Family
Best wishes on your first marathon Lachie!
$32.43
Julia Pearce
Good luck Lochy!
$33.15
John Davis
$57.30
Alex Hill
Proud of you cuz, love ya ❤️
$57.30
Ben & Soph Ryles
🤍🏃🏽♂️
$106.12
Bree Wilson
You’ll smash it Lochy, so proud of you 💙💙
$53
Bobby
Go well mate 👍🏼
$106.12
Jake Nuich
🫶🏻
$300
Paige Wilson
Couldn’t be prouder!!! So much love from Paige, Mill and Immy 🫶🏻🫶🏻
$106.12
Jackob Soldan
❤️❤️
$100
Wilson
We are proud of you Lachie
$56.02
Eloise Hampshire
Proud of you always Hilly 🫶🏼
$57.30
Desi And Barry O’kane
Great stuff Lochy
$57.30
Anika Ring
🩵🩵
$57.30
Tugboat
Industrial ♥️
$106.12
Emma Gillman
$106.12
Mitch Radley
$100
Uncle Andrew & Aunty Gina 💙
Good on ya Lachy. Hope you smash it!!!!
$211
Nathan Rogers
$57.30
Carol And Steve Lesk
Good luck Lachy. Great job.
$200
Jordan Hill
On yah Lachy. Great cause for a great bloke, time to pound some pavement
$57.30
Jude & Hannah Scrimshaw
With fond memories of our chats with your dad in the laneway in Centaur Circle. Good luck with the marathon, you'll smash it!
$57.30
Josh Hill
$106.12
Ethan Lee
$22.58
Brody Haskell
Good work mate!
$263.75
Anonymous
$158.25
Maeve And Loch
Love you mate. You've got 3:30 covered.
$57.30
Anonymous
You’re a bloody legend mate ❤️
$57.30
Frosty & Tessa
Proud of you mate ❤️
$54.30
Dominique Melia
well done Lach xx
$100
D & Tia
❤️
$22.58
Anonymous
$54.12
Tom Dawson
Good luck on the marathon Hilly!
$54.12
Rhiannon Watson
$106.12
Kobe Chrisp
❤️
$500
Lachlan Hill
$52.92
Addy
🖤
$57.30
Brad & Ella
Amazing stuff mate. Your dad would be so proud! ❤️
Great efforts for a very noble cause guys.