I’m making prostate cancer history.
In honour of my Dad, Steven 🩵
This year, I lace up my shoes for my 7th Long Run. Last year we said goodbye to my funny, intelligent and wonderful Dad. He was a few months shy of his 59th birthday, we lost him to Prostate Cancer which metastasized throughout his body.
The strength Dad showed us over the years, and in the final stages of his life has empowered me to dedicate every ounce of energy I have to The Long Run 2026. Since Dad’s diagnosis in 2020, I’ve been running every September to raise awareness and funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Dad’s cancer was unfortunately found too late, in June 2020 at 52 years of age, with no symptoms and at Stage IV, his cancer had already metastasised. Over five years, the cancer spread to Dad’s bones, his lymph nodes, liver, lungs and brain.
Dad requested that he would like his legacy to be around the awareness of men getting their PSA tested at a younger age. This is certainly not an “old man’s disease”.
My mission has always been to help other families not go through what we have gone through, by encouraging the men we love to get tested earlier, so they have a fighting chance.
My heart is filled with so much love for this cause and the desire to honour my Dad’s legacy for years to come. I know Dad will be with me every step of the way. Any donation is appreciated, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“Gone too soon and loved forever.”
🩵🕊️
Thank you to my sponsors
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Brighid Harper
Well done Maddie! What a beautiful tribute to your Dad ❤️
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Mark Chivers
Well done Madeline. I am look forward to your advice for my 12 in 12 bike ride next year.
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Happy 60th Birthday for Sunday Dad. 💙
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James Crockett
I work at Cliniko and saw Matt's post about your run. My family has a long history of prostate cancer, and I also fundraise for events supporting cancer research and treatment, so know how challenging fundraising can be. Thank you for your dedication to the cause! I'm sure your Dad is very proud. Keep it up, and good luck on the run.
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Tim O’Brien
Smashing it Maddy!!!! What an amazing cause, absolutely love getting behind you and supporting 💙💙 miss seeing your lovely face at MAPS!!
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All the best for your run Madeline!
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Your Dad would be soo proud. xx
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Sasha Roman
Hi Madds much love to you xxx
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Keep going your doing amazing❤️
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Well done Madz we love you and Miss Stevie ❤️❤️
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A friend of Matt, In honor of your dad, you're amazing for doing this!
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Mikayla & Liam Gribble
We admire your strength to continue to do this 💛 your Dad must be so proud! Good on you girl x
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Run well champion <3
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Ann Philippe
Thank you for all you do for others & for the legacy you have created in memory of dear Steven much love Ann & Michael x
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Karas Family
For your Parkrun efforts today 🏃
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Mum and Chris
We love your commitment, passion and effort for such a great cause. 🌸 !!! Love you Madeline and so supper proud of you.
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Nicole Engberg
You are amazing, Maddie! I’m sure your dad is very proud! 😘
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Chloe Lester
Keep it up Maddy! We proud of everything you do for this wonderful cause! 🩵
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Joycelyn Bdnnetts
Thinking of you during this Important milestone in loving memory from you to your dad as you once again unselfishly complete in the Long Rin. Thank you Madeline.
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Izzy Gavel
Happy day 1 💙💙 you’re going to smash it!
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Bri Case
Was lovely getting to know you this weekend Maddy and hearing about this cause so close to your heart! Proud of everything you are doing!
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Wade
You'll find that pep in your step for him I'm sure 🥰 Great way to remember your dad!! Celebrate his life 🙏 Wish you well on your walk. Stay strong. One step at a time ✊️🔥💯
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Gianni Clochiatti
Remembering my dear Friend Steven
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Madeline Jones
One year tomorrow and not a day goes by that we don’t miss you, Dad. All my love.🩵
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