Bridget N – 2026 ASICS Run Melbourne

“The Run Melbourne Half is one of my favourite runs, and I will run it this year raising money for Bowel Cancer Australia and remembering my friend Sarah.

In 2018, while in her mid-30s, Sarah learnt she had incurable bowel cancer. Sarah died in November 2020. In those two years, she was a fierce advocate for research into bowel cancer, particularly why it is affecting increasing numbers of young people.

She never stopped being the beautiful, clever, funny woman we all adored to bits.

Sarah thought running was a ridiculous activity, so while I am running in her memory, I’m also teasing her a bit – which is the perfect recipe for friendship. Miss you, Sarah.” ~ Bridget.

If you were inspired by Bridget’s awareness and fundraising efforts and would like to support Bowel Cancer Australia through a sporting event, please get in touch with us through our webform.