I’m making prostate cancer history.
I’m taking on The Long Run
I was 42. Fit. Healthy. Had run 12 marathons.
I thought I was invincible.
No symptoms. No warning signs.
Just a random infection—and a GP I’d never seen before who had the foresight to order an ultrasound.
That set off a chain of events: blood test, further testing, biopsy… and then the diagnosis.
Prostate cancer.
Doctors kept saying:
“You’re too young.”
“We never see this in someone your age.”
They were wrong.
I was told I was incredibly lucky.
Because of the type of cancer, how aggressive it was, and where it was located—if we’d caught it any later, the outcome might have been very different.
So this September, I’m doing The Long Run.
Not just to raise funds for prostate cancer research, but to raise awareness—because I want men to understand that a simple blood test (yep, no glove required) can be life-saving.
Every day, 72 Aussie men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Too many of them are young. Too many of them have no idea it’s coming.
And too many don’t make it.
I’m one of the lucky ones.
Surgery, recovery, pain, fear—it’s been a long road.
But I’m still here. And I’m still running.
If you can, please donate.
For your dad, your brother, your mate—or maybe even for yourself.
Together, we can change how this story ends.
💙 Thank you.
Thank you to my sponsors
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Adam Rowe
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Shandley Pty Ltd
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Alpenglow Finance
Well Done Bachey
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Thomas Hobman
I’ll still get my glove out if ya want, mate. Well done!
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Katie Collins
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Carly
Here's to raising awareness! Keep on running and making a difference x
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Emma Brown
You’re an inspiration! 💕
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Belinda Doman
You are beyond inspirational!!!
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Brendan & Louisa Jacob
Super proud of you! What a champion!
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Gav & Min
Incredible effort Michael, inspirational
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Rach Love
You absolute powerhouse Micky You sure are an inspiration Sending so much love from the whole fam 😘
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Matched Donation
You legend! This donation has been matched by Long Run sponors Telix and Tyrepower 💙💙
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Aleace Macpherson
You’re an inspiration Micky! Can’t wait to see you smash the 72k. F U prostate cancer xx
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Matched Donation
You legend! This donation has been matched by Long Run sponors Telix and Tyrepower 💙💙
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Anonymous
You are a damn legend my friend
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Kevin Walker
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Abundance Global
Super big effort Michael and massively inspiring. Not just for you but for many people. Thank you for being brave and bold. You are a winner in life.
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Justine Cain
Well done Michael!! Cheering you on from Beirut.
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Linda Cain
Happy to donate to such a worthy cause.
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The Jacksons xx
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Taki Moore
You’re a fucking legend. One of the nicest, smartest, least braggy, most generous people I’ve ever met. Thanks for being who you are in good times and bad.
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David Bache
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Carmel Darienzo
I’ve been privileged to watch you run marathons and have been inspired by your determination and dedication. Now, as you run with even deeper purpose, you will impact even more people. You are a warrior and I am grateful you are Ok! Sending much love xo
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Chris Taylor
Go get em.
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Andy Marquis
Go Mike! You’re amazing!!
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Leon Bubenicek
Cancer was never going to beat you Michael! Congratulations on your fight and best of luck with the marathon. Inspiring stuff mate, and such an important cause.
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Yvonne Bingham-Rolls
Michael, there is no stopping you. The positive attitude you had when you diagnosed, I knew you wouldn’t give up and today proves that. Well done❤️❤️
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Katie Crismale-Marshall
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Kelly Conway
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Natalie Arnold
Can’t tell you how proud we are of you. You’re amazing Mike Bache and we love you to bits.
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Acknowledgment of country
Commitment to diversity
Great work Bache!