Jacaranda

2011 Run to Restore

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Our first fun run was held on June 4, 2011. It was aptly named "Run to Restore" with all proceeds going to help Jacaranda Cottage continue their work restoring the lives of young women in our community. The young women supported through Jacaranda come from backgrounds of domestic violence, abuse, family breakdown, poverty, and neglect. 

The Run to Restore went off with only one hitch (a false start for the runners) but all in all it was a terrific day! We were blessed with glorious weather, a great turn out, and fantastic memories to share (see the pictures below!). A diverse range of people from our community ran or walked 10km in an endeavour to raise $10k... and WE REACHED OUR GOAL!  Well done and thank you everyone!!! 

Our friends at Curves Gym provided generous support to our cause by creating awareness of the fun run in their local gyms and donating some of the prizes. Prizes were also generously donated by Rydges Cronulla, San Churros Miranda, and Kris Dundas Massage, Adore Sutherland, and Miranda Health Centre.

Winners were:

      • First Male Runner: Pete Destry
      • First Female Runner: Jess Mesic
      • First Male Walker: Brendon Murr
      • First Female Walker: Alicia Hunt                           

Participants also went into a draw to win a prize based on the amount of sponsorship they raised.

Winners were:

      • Alicia Hunt for raising over $1000 - won a Rydges gift voucher for a night away, including a bottle of wine and chocolate on arrival, as well as a full buffet breakfast
      • Bethany Thompson for raising over $500 - won a gift voucher for a coffeeberry facial at Adore, Sutherland 
      • Alison Brown for raising up to $500 - won a 2 month membership to Curves Gym

From the bottom of our hearts we thank our community, friends, and local business for supporting Jacaranda Cottage and believing in the work that we do here. You have all played a vital part in restoring the lives of young women of our community.

Check out photos from the day below!!!



  • The fun run was held along Lady Carington Drive in the National Park. The rain stayed away and we were treated to a beautiful sunny morning.
  • The runners take off
  • ... followed 15 minutes later by the walkers
  • The walkers
  • The Jacaranda Team take off for their 10m run
  • 1st Male Runner Winner Pete Destry
  • 1st Female Runner Winner Jess Mesic
  • First Female Walker Winner Alicia Hunt
  • 1st Male Walker Winner Brendon Murr
  • Race Completion Celebration. We all do it in our own way!
  • Our resident "All Saints".
  • Those who didn't run but did good water giving
  • Some of our trusty volunteers for the day
  • The Jacaranda Team and our resident paramedic

 

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