Running for Uncle Steve

By Jessica Diver Join Me

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Marathon for Pancreatic Cancer

I'm raising money for the Garven Institute of Medical Research in honour of my Uncle Steve, who passed away late 2019 of pancreatic cancer just 2 weeks after he was diagnosed. Pancreatic cancer has such a low survival rate because it is usually detected far too late, when it's already spread to other areas of the body. By donating to the Garven Institute you'll be contributing to the research into new and personalised treatment methods. 

I'll be running the Brisbane marathon which is a total of 42.2km on the 5th June. This is approx. 4 and half hours of running and 1000's of training kms. It's 7 weeks away!

Ironically, Steve would be saying something along the lines of "Why the hell would you want to run for 4.5 hours straight" but alas, I'm doing it anyway and hoping to raise $1000. 

Any donation is greatly appreciated - thank you!

If you wish to follow my running journey you can find me on strava (Jess Diver), but I'll post any major achievements here!

May 15th is my first half marathon race event so stay tuned for that!

My Updates

WOW

Thursday 2nd Jun
How lucky am I to have so many kind, supportive and generous people in my life! I have gone so far beyond the original target of $1000 that I've upped it to $3000 to see if that's possible!! Thank you all so much!!

Last long run - May 21st

Tuesday 31st May
Last long one before the mara was just over 3.5hrs. It was a doozy and started with a couple of kms of torrential rain. Character building and good mental strength training that's for sure. Just a measly 12kms extra to find on race day!!

Sydney Half marathon - 15th May

Tuesday 31st May
Battled injury, illness and low iron on this one so not quite the result I was after but happy to have finished it!! Onwards and upwards!

Narrabeen Lagoon x 3

Monday 9th May
3 and a bit laps of Narrabeen lagoon got me to 30km last week. Lana, Macca and Chilli came down for the last lap and got me through the tough part at the end! Happy with my pacing and fuelling for this one. Great practice for the mara. Unfortunately the muddy parts did my ankle in but after a bit of a rest this week I'm ready to take on the Sydney Half marathon this Sunday!

Thirroul to Wollongong

Monday 9th May
28 km run 2 weeks back. Incredible track to run on!

Putney to Parra

Thursday 21st Apr
Sunday's long run was 26km starting in Putney heading out to Parramatta park. Might modify this one in the future to explore parramatta park a bit more. Next Sunday - 28km!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$20

Ida

Well done Jess such an amazing achievement and cause for your uncle!

$26.38

Mathew

$26.38

Christopher Sutherlin

$10.55

Steven Moschidis

$52.75

Rebecca Kilhefner-white

friend of Ruairi’s from the Kosovo days. Congratulations on exceeding your original goal by so much!

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Ruairi O’connell

Wonderful Work Jess!

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Lana Mcallister

Go Jess go! So proud of you!

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Matthew Kelloway

$25

Lucia Avati

YOU GOT THIS, JESS! Wishing you all the best for a fantastic run x

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Jeff Hughes

Good luck, great cause

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Andrew Hovgan

Going the distance!! Good luck jess

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Dawn Kerr

Good Luck Jess

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James Matthias

What a wonderful cause - onya Jess!

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Alex + Sam

Go Gal!

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Danny White

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Harlan Eskinja

Well done x

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Trent Murray

Go Jess, you've got this!

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Lookahead

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Lou Mcallister

So excited for you Jess, you’ve done the hard work… Smash it girl! 🥰

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Anonymous

Goooo Div!!!

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Bridget And Rhys

Jog on 😜

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Saad Mahamat

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Sharon And Nick Crowe

What a wonderful thing to do in honour of Steve.You go gir

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Janey Mcnamara

Good luck !! Xx

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Ralphonzo

Go the Div!!!

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Pearl Sachinwalla

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Nat Batge

Goodluck!

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Rohan

Onya

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Jaime Jowono

Good on ya!

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Julie Diver

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Caterina Romeo

With love from nonna Lina

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Rachel Mcbride

Gooooo divs go!

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Arwen Sachinwalla

You’re amazing gal! ❤️ LOVE YOU

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Kels & Jayde

So proud of you sissy!!! 🤍

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Tash Millist

Get it girl!

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Karis Dodson

So proud!

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Caleb Ng

Run, Jess, Run... Running for a good cause is extraordinary!

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Anu

I am so proud of you .All the best Jess!

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Matias Berbis

Good on you Jess.

$105.50

The Aloisios Xxx

Good luck Jess ♥️

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Mel Diver

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Ac + Sylvia

Good luck!

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Rebecca Clarke

You go gurl

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Jason, Alicia & Co

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Jessica Diver

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Hacob Lyngsoe

Go get’em girl

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Cathy Romeo

Inspiring Jess

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Johnny Casey

Good luck!

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Madeleine Wilson

You go girl!

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Ronan Diver

Smash it Jess 🤜 🤛

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Hayley Callaghan

$40

Katie Harris

$52.75

Jacqui Bramwell

Proud of you!

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Samantha Bridge

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Ant Romeo