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100km in 5 Days to Support Australian Parents

By Trish Job

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Support us as we take on the Gidget 100,000 challenge…

My niece, Bell and I are taking up the Gidget Active 100,000 Challenge by running 100,000m (100km) over 5 days to raise vital funds for perinatal mental health support and early intervention programs.

100,000m represents the 100,000 Australian parents who are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety every year and the 5 days represents the 1 in 5 mums who experience perinatal mental ill-health.

We will be starting our 100,000 Challenge on Wednesday, July 16 at Gidget House North Sydney and will finish on in Manly on Sunday, July 20.


Please donate to help change a life. Every dollar raised will give vulnerable new parents more access to critical services like Gidget House face-to-face counselling and Start Talking telehealth services.

Together, we can ensure no new parent struggles alone.

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Day 5 - 100km in 5 days Completed

Sunday 20th Jul
Today I ran 20km from Chinamans Beach to Manly Beach and was thrilled to have Bell and Krista along my side and my Penelope, Ellie and Archie join me for a few kilometers at the start and the end.

The last 5 days has been incredible for so many reasons - talking to mums, dads and grandparents each day has definately been the highlight.

Today I met five parents who have been supported through Gidget Foundation Australia and all were so grateful for the support they received.   Each conversation was a reminder of the important services Gidget Foundation Australia provides.

I was extremely emotional when I crossed the 100km 'finish line' where I was met by my five children, my parents, sisters, brother-in-law and friends.

The last five days have been more than I expected and I encourage everyone to take up the Gidget Active 100,000 Challenge and create a campaign that works for you.  

Day 4 - 80k on the home stretch

Saturday 19th Jul
Day 4 - Kirribilli to Chinamans Beach

Today I set-off from Kirribilli with Amelia from Gidget Foundation Australia, my daughter Holly and my niece Bell.    

This was an incredible 20km run with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.  

I was so pleased to talk to many more people about Gidget Foundation Australia's services to support Austalian parents.

Today, I was feeling extremely grateful for my community - family, friends, Gidget Foundation Australia colleagues and all the Bexi runners.  Thank you for your encouragement and support.

For the final day we will be running from Chinamans Beach to finish this Gidget Active 100,000 Challenge at Manly Beach.   

Day 3 - 60km and past halfway

Friday 18th Jul
Today I ran 20km from Rose Bay to Kirriblli with my niece Bell.  It was incredible to reach 10kms which marked 50km and the halfway point of my Gidget Active 100,000 Challenge.

Whilst running I thought about 'purpose' and the importance of having purpose in my life. 

I have done a few marathons and trail runs in the last few years, however this running challenge is by far my favourite.  It is not only the spectacular location and my support team, it is because I am running with purpose to support Australian parents and the work Gidget Foundation Australia does.  

I came across a sign 'Making Life Delicious' and this running challenge is definately doing this for me.

Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported me - it really is beyond my expectations.

Tomorrow I will be running 20km from Kirribilli to The Spit.

Day 2 - 40km Completed

Thursday 17th Jul
Day 2 was spectacular.

I was so grateful to run with my eldest daughter Holly, to be supported along the way by my niece Bell and to be met at the 'finish line' by my sister Kathy and her daughter Sami.

Whilst running today, I realised that Day 1 was about 'my village'.  I am so appreciative of the support and encouragement I have received from my family and friends - not just for this run but throughout my life.

Day 2 was all about connection - the connections I made with parents and grandparents during my run and the connection to this magnificant land where we live.

I am excited about Day 3 where I will be running 20km from Rose Bay to Kirribilli.  

Day 1 - 20km Done!

Wednesday 16th Jul
Today, I ran 20km from Gidget House North Sydney to Bondi Beach.  

I was grateful for the incredible support from my family and friends - my sister was there at the start; my five children ran the first 2km over the Sydney Harbour Bridge; and my beautiful friend Krista ran the entire 20km.

The team at Gidget Foundation Australia has been incredible - encouraging me and supporting me on this Gidget Active 100,000 Challenge.

I was privledged to meet some beautiful parents along the way and was able to speak about the incredible work Gidget Foundation Australia does.  

The day was spectacular and I felt incredibly grateful to live in such beautiful city.

Tomorrow I will be running 20km from Bondi Beach to Rose Bay (the first part of the Bondi to Manly walk).  




Thank you to my Sponsors

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Rochelle And Michael Riad

Good on you Trish… we’re cheering you on.

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Michael Harris

Go Trish, great work

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Jodie B

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Adrienne & Steven Wilson Worrall

Go girls!

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Nada Sekulich

Go Super Girls Trish and Bell.

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Karen Wooldridge

Trish and Bell you legends!!!

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Jacinta Gale

What an amazing challenge for such a wonderful cause. You’ve so got this! With you all the way…

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Justine Acret

So proud of you Trrish you’re amazing

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Anne Grobler

Good luck Trish . Such a great course .

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Annabelle Gripper

You’re an inspiration Trish. Congratulations!!!

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Michelle Coombs

So inspired by you Trish

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Rachel Troy

Well done Trish. Massive effort.

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Susie And Nick

Amazing Trish, you’re an inspiration to us all, well done x

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Carolyne

xx

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Annabel Bergman

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Anonymous

Such an inspiration Trish!!

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The O’sullivans

Inspiring!

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Ellie House

So proud!! Go girls 🏃‍♀️🩷

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Simone Fletcher

Congratulations Trish this is incredible, best wishes Simone.

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Lucy Orth

Hi Trish - fabulous effort and cause xx

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Alicia

Proud of you!! Get it gurl

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Kate Bartlett

Amazing challenge and cause Trish and Bell.

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Pip Campbell

Amazing effort!

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Samantha Webster

You are so amazing Trish! Enjoy putting one foot in front of the other 👣🤩💪

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Kate Stott

You’re awesome Trish 🤩🤩🤩

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Michelle Bergman

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Kaye

Amazing effort Trish

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Dee Fitzgerald

What am amazing challenge to embrace. Awesome achievement Trish.

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Arabella Burge

Congratulations Trish - what a magnificent effort.

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Alexandra Berthold

You truely are amazing! and an inpiration! Happy running to support those Mums and Dads who need us most. x

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Holly House

Go Mumma and Bell 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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Patricia S

GO TRISH! Not all heroes wear capes, some wear Lululemon <3

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Belinda Gremmo

Sensational effort Trish

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Brendan Read

Inspirational Trish!

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Debbie Solms

You are the most inspirational friend I know. What a wonderful challenge. So proud of you!

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Louise Yeandle

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Archie O’donnell

GREAT JOB TRISH YOU GOT THIS!!!

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Mandy King

Your contribution is so wonderful Trish, all the best! xx

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Sharon Walters

Well done Trish! Awesome work!

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Mac

Love you Mumma

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Rachael Javes

Amazing effort Trish. I’m in awe.

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Melinda Garland

Well done Trish your amazing x

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Eliza Shoebridge

Forever an inspiration to me!

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Anonymous

Woohoo go Trish. X so proud of what you have achieved xx

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Tara Shelton

GOALS in generous giving, serving your community and living your best life every single day. Go Trish!

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Phoebe Olds

Gooooo Trish xxx

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Tania Thompson

You are inspirational Trish - this sis significant distance in 5 days - I admire you. X

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Gabrielle Pither

Gidget Foundation has supported so many mums, great to see you supporting them with your run!

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Eve Coulter

You’re amazing guys!! Very important cause 👏

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Sarah Langham

Go girls, doing great hard things for a very worthy cause. Thank you.

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Kate Blix

Keep running and inspiring !

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Kathy T

Well done Trish!! Amazing to talk to you at Little Manly! Keep up the terrific job and don't stop running! From a fellow runner, Kathy (and her nephew Theo ... on the swing 😀

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Natalie

Incredible effort!