Welcome to Running Pink

Running for a Cure

     

Latest News:  Deborah and Maggie arrived in Broome on 20th August and are now heading towards Darwin and our date with destiny when we become the 1st female and the 1st dog to run the ENTIRE distance around Australia.

Deborah and Maggie have decided to dedicate days that they run to people who have lost there battle with breast cancer.  If you would like a day dedicated to your loved one please email Deborah to find out details of how this can be done. 

What is Running Pink

1 solo female runner, 17,621 kilometres, 25 million steps, 50 kms a day, every day, for 365 days, A Pink Caravan Convoy, 3 world records, a 1 lap around Australia, all for breast cancer research & support.

After running from Hobart to Darwin (via East Coast) raising $100,000 and  finishing her 1st attempt and the 1st half of Australia in 2009 with two broken feet Ultra marathon, breast cancer survivor, World and Australian record holder Deborah De Williams is at it again!  Deborah, along with her constant companion her Border Collie, Maggie, are setting out once more to achieve their goal to become the 1st female (& the 1st dog) to run around Australia!

Deborah and Maggie will continue to use their feet to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To make a donation visit our donation page.

The 2nd half of the run has started (27th March 2010) and Deborah and Maggie are heading in the opposite direction to Darwin ( via the west coast) so the countdown is on to achieve the first of the three world records in Darwin. On the 1st October 2010 as Deborah and Maggie arrive in Darwin they will achieve what no other female (& dog) have achieved, the first female and dog to run the complete lap around Australia! (The "first" record is NOT based on an continuous run but on being the first to achieve the distance). 

But they will not stop there, with the pressure off to be the "first" Deborah and Maggie will continue back down the east coast to Melbourne where that will achieve another world record before heading back to Tassie for the final record.  What a huge endeavour and all for breast cancer research!

When asked why? she would run again after breaking both her feet Deborah replied "I nearly decided not to run again, as I thought after surviving breast cancer, raising $100K during the first half around Australia and going through a serious injury maybe I had done enough but I received an email through my website from a lady who told me that if I could survive breast cancer and run again after breaking both my feet she could survive secondary breast cancer and I knew then I had to finish what I started." Deborah adds "Ultimately this journey isn´t about the records it´s about me trying to give hope to women going through breast cancer, maybe inspiring survivors’ that there is life after BC and honouring the women who have lost their lives to this dreadful disease."

Running Pink - Running for a cure: The Deborah De Williams, World Record Run Around Australia is an epic journey on foot that started from Hobart on 27th March 2010 and is Deborah´s second attempt at a few of the world records.  She is so excited that she will be achieving her goal to be the first female to run around Australia, that she dreamt about whilst going through breast cancer treatment, half way through the journey and she hopes to inspire other breast cancer patiences that there is life after BC and inspire other people to help Deborah raise much need funds for breast cancer research.

During the enduring 365 days on the road, Deborah will be visiting over 300 communities, talking at over 250 schools & service groups and running on average 50 kilometres per day, everyday, with NO DAYS OFF to complete the world record run of over 17,600 kilometres before returning to Hobart in March 2011. 

The complete itinerary and map of the run can be found here

A pink caravan convoy supplied by Regent Caravans will follow Deborah and Maggie around Australia. If you see our vehicles on the side of a highway somewhere out there or in your community do come and say hello.  We just love to chat and Maggie as the Director of Greeting (D.O.G.) loves to greet people. If you can´t get out to see us you can email Maggie on maggie@runningpink.com.au or Deborah on deborah@runningpink.com.au.

To find out when Deborah will be in visiting your community click here.  If you would like Deborah and her pink convoy to visit your school, club or community group when she is in your town contact us here.

Running Pinks main aim is to raise over $300,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  To achieve this goal, as we travel around Australia various Fundraising Stations will be set up in the communities we visit.  So when we are in your part of the world come on down and buy some fantastic Running Pink merchandise, or make a donation, or meet Deborah and Maggie when they are in your community.  To find out when these stations will be, see the up and coming events section below or email us on admin@runningpink.com.au. If you can´t make it on the day or we don´t visit your area, don´t despair, you can still purchase our grovvy pink products just click here and purchase through the website.

If you are interested in selling the our wristbands or having a donation tin at your business please contact the team at Running Pink on info@runningpink.com.au. 

A  fundraising effort like this one is only made possible with the support of many corporate partners and individuals whom all contribute in many ways.  Running Pink is funded through the support of sponsors and by Deborah´s family, we are not asking for money to fund the run so all who donate can rest assured that all donations and proceeds from the sale of Running Pink Goods goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Would you like a personally signed t-shirt from Deborah and Maggie then be part of our $1000 plus club.  Visit the Supports Page on this website to find out more!!