“I had the honour of running in the Nike Melbourne Marathon in support of my dad – affectionately known as ‘Shorty’ – who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage 4 bowel cancer. To turn this deeply personal journey into a meaningful cause, I launched ‘A Short Marathon’ – a fundraising initiative named in his honour, to raise awareness and support for Bowel Cancer Australia.” ~ Joel


If you were inspired by Joel’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.

Published: December 27, 2025

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