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My Challenge is to Run 10 kilometres EVERY DAY FOR 10 DAYS IN 2024

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My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...

My Challenge is to run 10km a day for 31 days in October.
Β 10km, 31 days, 310kms.

I started running June 2023 as both of my brothers run and do so well at it. As always, I wanted to be just like them!
I now run 60+km each week for the sake of it (training for a half marathon)
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I experienced homelessness as a kid with my mother, living in and out of homeless shelters , caravan parks, family friends couches, and on the streets of Launceston and Hobart Tasmania. No one wanted to help us and we went without for months. I lost months of education, days without showers and food. We were relying on Op shops for clothes and help centres for food, sometimes getting a loaf of bread and canned food to last days.Β 

For me, this felt like I was the king of the world. No school, No rules, sleeping in places most kids wouldn't ever have to do and the thrill of not knowing what was next.
Now I look back, no child or even adults should experience this.

My eldest brother picked up the pieces Β and took me in when he was only 21. Now we are 27 and 35. Put a roof over my head, made sure I was fed and got me back to school.
My other brother had already moved in with him but he still took the grunt for a while.

We are all now fit and healthy. We have full time jobs and friends and families that love, adore and support us.
We all love running and stay in touch daily despite be living in Brisbane and them in Tasmania.

I want to make a difference, I want to help where I can.
$1 or $500 would go a long way.

My Updates

WE DID IT!!

Friday 1st Nov
10km day for 31 days! 310km $4137 to help Australia’s get a better chance at life! Thank you all so much. Wouldn’t have been possible and was a team effort! See you guys on the next adventure. It doesn’t stop here though.. keep showing up, keep making a difference.

28/10

Monday 28th Oct
Day 28/31 for me but day 9/10 for Nedds Uncomfortable Challenge!
280km/310kmβœ…
We have clocked over $3500 dollars and honestly… I am so grateful. When I opened up and saw someone anonymously donated $300+ I cried.
That can’t happen to kids like me?
Yeah I turned 27 today but the last 28 days have made me feel like a kid all over again. But for all the good and in the right ways.
I have been surrounded by so much love and support. So many β€œI’m so proud of you!” And β€œyou are doing so well!”
If I could tell 11 year old Sam that we have ran 10km everyday for 28 days. Totally 280km so far with 30 more to go! And that we have raised over $3500 to help people who are in a position that I was once in.. she would Β tell you β€œyeah nah you’re telling lies”

We Are Mobilise are truly changing lives of so many Australians. Nedd Brockman is wanting to push himself and others to do more. Be more present. Help more.
Acknowledge that the are human, they are navigating life for the first time as well, just like us.
Let’s work together, keep moving forward.Β 
3 days left. 30km. πŸš€

21/10

Monday 21st Oct
Today is day 2 /10 of Nedds Uncomfortable Challenge!
However day 21/31 for me!
We have raised almost $3200 and I’m about to tick over 210km for the month of October.

My partner and I have moved house and with another 12 hours notice. It has been a physically, emotionally and mentally draining 48 hours.
Times like this are a reminder that we are capable of hard things and can push through and keep moving forward.Β 

Time to bank 10km πŸš€πŸ«‘

14/10

Monday 14th Oct
13 runs down, 130kmΒ 
A few rough days with sickness, a friend visiting and the lovely storms Brisbane had to offer..
Still managed to get moving and keep moving forward!
About to kick off day 14 after work. 🫑 

The real challenge has yet to start! Hoping to see us crack $3000 before the 20th!Β 

See you all out there and around! X

7/10

Tuesday 8th Oct
7/31
70km/310kmβœ…

First week done and dusted! Just going to do weekly recaps now. 🫢🏼 

Thanks again for all the support x

6/10

Sunday 6th Oct
5km solo + 5km with a friend 🫢🏼 
60km/310km βœ…Β 

Sitting at $2700! Somehow, this number has gone up.. with every part of me.. thank you. Truly πŸ–€πŸ–€

5/10

Sunday 6th Oct
Saturday 5th of October
50km/310kmβœ…Β 

Treadmill run 🫑

4/10 update:

Friday 4th Oct
Day 4/31
40km/310km βœ…Β 

Calves are feeling tight but the hot bath and ice packs are becoming my best friend! πŸ˜‚Β 
We are climbing each day and I’m just blown away with how much support everyone is showing!

All the shares, the donations from $5 to $160!
It all means so bloody much to me and the real challenge hasn’t even start! Let’s get moooooving! 🫢🏼
(My $250 contribution will be added after the weekend! Hold me to it πŸš€πŸ–€)

04/10

Friday 4th Oct
Day 4/31

$2500!πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸ™ŒπŸ½
Thank you to everyone that has donated and gotten us to this massive goal!
As an individual raising money for such an amazing cause, happy to be apart of such a great cause.
Let’s keep climbing, showing up and making a difference!

10km run to come later this afternoon. πŸ«‘πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

03/10

Thursday 3rd Oct
Day 3/ 31
10km easy- 6:20/km pace

30km/310km πŸš€βœ…

$2400!!!

02/10/2024

Wednesday 2nd Oct
Day 2/31
10km on the treadmill done!
5:08/km pace.

20km/ 310km

01/10/2024

Wednesday 2nd Oct
Day 1/31
Ran 10km outdoors. Nice and easy to settle in!

Were $141 away from $2500
Once we hit $2500, as promised I will top it up with $50 for each $10. So $250!

We’re flying through this and the actual challenge has even started (20-29th)
Let’s do this team! Let’s work together and make the difference and give back. πŸ«ΆπŸΌπŸ–€

10km/310km

Top 5 individuals!

Tuesday 24th Sep
We are still tracking nicely in the top 5 individuals for donations!
I am blown away that we have reached $1800!

As per my last update, I am still donate $20 for every $100th dollar up until $2000 and then $50 for every $100 until $2500!
A few out of pocket donations from myself! But all to a good cause and one that means a hell of a lot to me!

Let’s make a difference, let’s help people, let’s put 110% into this challenge and go run it hard!
πŸ–€

YOU DONATE, I DONATE!

Sunday 15th Sep
HI!

I have reached my goal of $500 and then $1000!
So- because I want to do more and give back...

I will donate $20 for every $100 up until $2000.
If we go OVER $2000.. I will donate $50 for every $100 up until $2500.Β 
That's an additional $390! (I have donated and purchased the Pump Up $95 Pump Up pack where all proceeds go to the goal of $10,000,000!)


THANK YOU!

Sunday 1st Sep
Thank you so much to those that have donated and shared this page.
I appreciate it so much! There is still time to smash out this goal and we are so so soooo close!
πŸ«ΆπŸΌπŸ–€

$500 in less than 24 hours!

Monday 26th Aug
I’m truly over the moon with the support I have received!
This is something I know will challenge me not only physically but mentally.. but I am going to give it my absolute all and smash it out!Β 

Let’s keep working together, making a difference and keep moving forward!Β 

10km a day for 32 days

Saturday 24th Aug
Let’s get uncomfortable!
310kms… 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

Cheering you on!

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Kitty Mighall

Ride like the wind bullseye 🐎

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Emma

$5 a day to support your amazing efforts for a incredible cause! πŸ’–

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Patricia Kefford

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Fiona Bovill

You’re an inspiration Sam, great effortπŸ€—β­οΈ

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B Mayne

Proud of you

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Anonymous

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Kellie Tattley

Hey Sammie, omg I never realised what you went through growing up. You are part of ourvbig NZ family now as well! Love you girl.xx

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Bridie Taylor

so proud of you xx

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Sam

$100 out of my $250 to donate! This will bump us to $2843! πŸš€

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Lauren Reid

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Ali

Get it girl, proud of you

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Georgie Reid

Lots of love from Mum and Noni xx

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Mitchell Cameron

You deserve it. :) ❀️

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Glen Kilpatrick

Love what you're doing Sam. You're an inspiration. Go hard my friend.

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Britt Gough

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Brett Lowe

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Anonymous

Keep pushing forward :)

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Chloe Moore

Your dedication, motivation and commitment to helping others in need is truly inspiring. Keep going Sam — you’re making an impact!

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Libby Newman

You are amazing Sam! Go well!

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Rachel White

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Sam Maurer

On ya mate! πŸ’ͺ🏻

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Anonymous

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Brad Riley

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Donna Worthington

Love your passion and energy Sam! So important to look back and hold out your hand to others needing help now x

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India

So proud of you Sammy ! you have done such an amazing thing for an incredible cause 🫢

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Baz

Go you good thing you!! Xx

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Kirsten Wilson-evans

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Jewel

Bloody good!! Proud of you πŸ˜˜πŸ”πŸŸ

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Lorene Johnson

GooGd Good luck Sam. xx luck Sam.

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Michael

πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

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Lisa Milner

Hope. H

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Hayley Greene

Go Sam! !!

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Tanner & Jett

You are the best Aunty Sam! Goodluck. Love Tanner & Jett πŸ–€

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Alysha Verwey

$50

Poppy And Kirstyn

Keep up the good work! - P&K

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Sarah G

Well done!

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Ellah

❀️❀️❀️❀️

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Rachael Martin

Great job T2 🫰🏻

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Trinnay Hancock

$50

Jess Parkinson

You'll smash it!! ⭐️

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Sam Lowe

Morgan, Kitty and Evelyn got us not only to $1500 but $1700! So here’s my $40 ($20 for each $100 until $2000) Let’s keep this going team!

$40

Sam

Britt and Lauren donated getting us to $1900. So heres the 2 x $200!

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Georgie Reid

from Mumma and me x

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Jarrod

Killing it Sam!

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Morgan Wright

Proud of you xx

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Natalie

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Kristen

All the kudos to you! You should be super proud of yourself :)

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Stronger By T

Keep moving forward 🀍

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Rhirhi

Proud of you

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K Gray

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Abdallah

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Kelly Elliott

You are a superstar!

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Neasher Mcnamara

Absolute gun! Inspirational af! Gotta put my runners back on πŸ’• Congrats Sam, killing it!! Really wish I could donate more

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Evelyn Van Donselaar

It’s not much but it’s something πŸ˜‚ Good on ya Sam x

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Dakota

Absolute legend, Sam. A great cause.

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Abbie Triffitt

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Kate Middlemiss

Very inspiring Sam, keep shining your light x

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Jess Rigby-saltmarsh

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Laura Mackean

Go Bluey go! Proud of you πŸ’ͺβ€οΈπŸ’™

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Madeleine Lloyd

So proud

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Zoe Claridge

Get it πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸƒπŸΌ‍♀️‍➑️

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Rachel Beattie

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Jarrod Bailey

Smash goals do

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Nathan Grant

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Daniel Johnson

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Malia Kaihe

You’re incredibly beautiful and kind and the world and many people are better because of you Sam

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Emily Burr

So proud of you Sammy!!!!

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Ailsa

So proud of you!!

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Sam Lowe

$20

Sarah Francis

I wanna see 20k a day after this xxx

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Sam Lowe

Kyle donate and got it over $1300, so I’m donating $20 as promised πŸ€œπŸ½πŸ€›πŸ½πŸš€

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Chloe Ford

$20

Sam Lowe

My boss Glen, donated $50. So here's $20 to match it πŸ«‘πŸ‘‘

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Caitlin Burrill

GO SAM!!!

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Chelsea Walsh

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Chloe Haines

Go you good thing!!!

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Kelly

I’m so bloody proud of you! Keep smashing it girl πŸ’ͺπŸ₯³

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Kelly

You’re amazing girl!

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Emily Davis

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Daneeka

IM SO FUCKING PROUD OF YOUUU!!🀝🏼🫢🏼

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Matilda

Go Sam πŸ‘πŸ»

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Kira Maass

Go get em

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Kaitlin Stephens

You are so amazing Sammy! I am so proud of you!!

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Emily Smith

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Montanna Papworth

❀️

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Jordan Smith

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Anonymous

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