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I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.
Hi, I'm Declan, a 28 year-old accountant from Perth. In 2027 I'm running the London Marathon while pushing my twin brother Ewen in his wheelchair for the full 42.2km, and I'm aiming to raise $42,195 for the Leukaemia Foundation, $1 for every metre.
I'm no elite athlete. I've done a few half marathons and finished mid-pack, so this will be the hardest thing I've ever attempted. But it's nothing compared to what my mum, Ellen, has been through.
At 22, Mum was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. She had no idea she was sick. She was only being tested to see if she could donate bone marrow to her cousin. Just two years earlier, she had been the 1984 Australian U20 200m sprint champion. Her life went from sprints to a marathon overnight. She beat leukaemia twice, with chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants from her sisters. Then came two more cancers, in her jaw and her tongue, which led to major surgeries, including rebuilding her jaw with part of her leg bone. In 2018 a laryngectomy left her unable to speak. Now, four decades on from her first treatment, Mum is cancer-free and, despite not being able to speak, still very heard (trust me). Mum has never stopped living life. She never stops.
Mum and Dad couldn't wait to have kids, but Mum's treatment meant they needed IVF, with eggs donated by Ellen’s identical twin sister Ann. In 1998 they welcomed twins, Ewen and me. Ewen was born with severe cerebral palsy, and he's been at the centre of our family ever since. Having him beside me on race day feels exactly right.
Ewen and I will be joined on the day by Victoria, Liam and Sophie, who will all help us get over the line. They will be sharing their insight into their reason for running for the Leukaemia Foundation soon.
Our story is far from unique. Right now, over 170,000 Australians are living with blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every single day. Behind each of those numbers is a family like ours, facing treatment, uncertainty and long journeys far from home.
Every dollar helps honour Mum and support Australians facing blood cancer, funding life-changing research and accommodation near hospitals for families doing it tough.
Any amount, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our journey!
OUR IMPACT SO FAR
Help turn progress into impact by contributing towards the next milestone.
Transportation (Raised $2500)
Personalised Treatment (Raised $1000)
THANKS TO YOU,
I'VE MADE MY IMPACT MILESTONES —
BUT EVERY GIFT STILL HELPS.
My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
$340 raised - you've covered genetic testing!
$560 raised - you've given a family a whole week's accommodation near treatment
$1000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
$4800 - You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
$10,000 raised - You've funded life changing research for 3 months
Our Donations
$106.75
Mary Kenihan
$55.95
Chris Goodyear
$211.70
Barry And Kate Mahon
Great work Declan and Ewen! Good luck ❤️
$322.50
Margie And Mike Paech
Hi Declan and Ewen! What an amazing goal!
$106.75
Matt Normandin
$216.50
Liz Kenihan
good luck Declan and Ewen . Amazing . Margie P sent us your link
$47.39
Philip Kenihan
$97.56
Robin And Ross Dallimore
Good luck with the run!
$11.92
Kirstin
$106.75
The Gibbos
Go Ewie and Deco!
$66.73
Simon Walker
$97.56
Amanda Bass
$1.04k
Pam Robinson
Well done Declan!
$1.04k
Pam Robinson
Well done Declan!
$106.75
Caz Kellow
Go you good things! A great team effort💖
$106.75
Wade And Bec Taseff
What a wonderful thing to do, wishing you both all the best. Wade and Bec Taseff
$400
Beccy G
Go you awesome boys!
$35.51
Charlie Hay
$1.04k
Suzanne Brown
Cant wait to follow your journey - love this for you both.
$97.56
Gerard Anselmi
Go Guys, Thanks Cazza for sharing x
$216.50
Sarah Basson
Inspirational stuff Declan and Ewen!
$106.75
Pip Breen
Good luck to you both. Will be following your story and look forward to the finish line photos. Xx
$50
Imogen Smith
$400
Tony Fairweather
Go the twins!
$55.95
Julie And Barrie
A wonderful thing to do!
$35.51
Lucie Gray
$106.75
Steph Clarke
Best of luck Declan and Ewen with the marathon . Such an inspirational story and intention to support your beautiful mother and other Leukaemia sufferers .
$106.75
Nicole And Mike Sibbald
$106.75
Kathy Hughes
What an inspiration you boys are. Wishing you both an epic trip.
$55.95
Melanie Smoker
Awesome work, Declan and Ewen 🎉
$97.56
Nat Mulvey
What an amazing challenge and experience for you both - your Mum and Dad must be so proud.
$133.44
Richard Worrall
$55.95
Ryan Le Noury
Good luck mate and good on you!!
$54.75
Julian Ameduri
Well done Declan and Ewen!
$55.95
Kate
$100
Ella Morison
Go you good things! ❤️
$23.81
Felicity Palmer
$55.95
Sophie Mahon
$106.75
Tess
In support of some of the best humans I have ever met. Good luck guys!
$55.95
Cindy
You are such an inspiration! Good luck Declan and Ewan
$30
Laura Crisriani
Very special, you got this!
$82.13
Zoe Brown And Luke Cowley
Woohoo!! Go Dec and Ewen!! Smash it 💜💜💜
$45.30
Meg Jones
👏👏👏
$106.75
Paddy Burton
Incredible Deco - the Robinsons continue to inspire us all. Go get them you two!
$440
Katrina Burton
Proud of you
$34.40
Mia Carter
such an amazing goal, goodluck :)
$500
Andrew White
Will be excited to see your progress! Well done!
$35.51
Caroline Bowman
Well done Declan and Ewen
$100
Rachel
Good luck! What a focus, amazing
$216.50
Tracy And Gavin Cull
Well done Deco! Such a fantastic tribute to your wonderful mum! You are an inspiration for us all
$97.56
Kaitlen Rowney
$97.56
Libby W
$55.95
Diana Kubickj
This is so inspiring Declan!
$97.56
Di Knox
Good luck Declan and Ewen !!!
$97.56
Felicity Mackie
So proud of you both. And your amazing mum and dad. Chris and Joan were too and will be with you all the way.
$55.95
Sally Bult
Good luck guys, what an amazing thing to do for a great cause!
$106.75
Judi Carr
A wonderful example of your special bond. Wishing you both an unforgettable London Marathon experience. I’ll be cheering you on from Australia!
$216.50
Mark Hatfield
Really great cause, well done Declan!
$106.75
Christian Holdman
$95.40
Josephine Evans
Best of luck to you both! I always enjoyed chatting to your mum when she was at College events
$39.93
Briana Murphy
Truly inspiring Dec - best of luck to your whole team and family! You've got this!
$50
Annie & Ben
Good luck Deco and Ewie!
$106.75
Jessica O’dea
Goodluck Dec, an amazing goal
$35.51
Urvin
You go big brother! Truly beautiful.
$82.35
Kerrie Naughton
Amazing effort Declan and Ewen. All the best. An eloquent telling of your family's story too.
$216.50
Will Armstrong
Good luck deco and Ewy!!!
$106.75
Elizabeth Barclay
Amazing! You are both wonderful young men and this is fabulous support for the Leukemia Foundation. ❤️
$55.95
Jen Fox
Good luck
$106.75
Cameron Middleweek
Best of luck Big Man
$55.95
Clare
I know Ewen will be smiling the whole way!
$163.43
Nikki Schonfeldt
Leukemia doesn't stand a chance against a team like you two. Run strong!
$106.75
Jo Smith
You are from a lineage of extraordinary people, and from extraordinariness comes an idea such as this. Go well you both.
$97.56
Sally Hunter
All the best to you both.
$23.81
Jade Hanna
$106.75
Anonymous
$200
Holly
Let’s Goooooo!!!
$106.75
Hannah Barnsley
Go Declan and Ewen. What an amazing achievement
$55.95
Darcy Roe
$55.95
Declan Robertshaw
$55.95
Scarlet Roxby
Incredible work Deco and Ewan!!
$216.50
Ann Evans
Love you guys and so proud of you for taking on this challlenge. With you all the way❤️❤️
$48.43
Jess Allan
$47.09
Gigi & Ewan
👏🏼🩵
$97.56
Sahil Gera
$35.51
Poppy Bolt
$55.95
Daniel Hicks
$31
Lily Jones
Go Declan and Ewen 👏👏
$106.75
Owain Chandler
Incredible effort mate! Good on you both!!
$106.75
Georgia Seragusana
$106.75
Matthew Carter
Great stuff mate! Hope you guys enjoy the run 🏃♂️
$55.95
Declan Robinson
