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Soldier to run 1500 Km for breast cancer
28 July 2008
An Australian soldier will run and walk 1,500 km from Sydney to Adelaide to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Warrant Officer Scott Bradshaw, 35, will start the run for charity at Holsworthy Barracks at 8:30am on 28 July, 2008.
WO Bradshaw, of the 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, plans to complete the journey within 30 days.
In 2005, the then Sergeant Scott Bradshaw walked 1,000 km from Brisbane to Sydney to raise money to pay for treatment for his fiancée Leanne Myles, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. He collected more than $53,000.
Now an ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Warrant Officer Bradshaw said his aim during this campaign is not only to raise money but also awareness about breast cancer issues.
“The first time I did this kind of thing was to help Leanne,” WO Bradshaw said.
“But this time it’s to give something back to the people who supported me and others who need help.”
His charity run will take WO Bradshaw from Holsworthy to Penrith, Blaxland, Katoomba, Lithgow, Bathurst, Carcoar, Grenfell, Caragabal, West Wyalong, Weethalle, Goolgowi, Hay, Balranald, Tooleybuc, Ouyen, Underbool, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Peake, Sherlock, Tailem Bend, Murray Bridge and Hahndorf. The event will finish at Adelaide Women’s Hospital.
Warrant Officer Bradshaw’s unit is part of the 5th Brigade, based at Holsworthy.
Commander of the 5th Brigade, Brigadier Paul Brereton, praised WO Bradshaw for his charity work to help people less fortunate.
“Warrant Officer Bradshaw embodies the core-values of the Australian Defence Force and his hard work and personal sacrifice for such a worthy charity speak volumes of the dedication and determination of our soldiers,” BRIG Brereton said.
| 20080728army8500215_008 A soldier who walked 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney in 2005 to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has commenced a 1400 km charity walk and run from Sydney to Adelaide. Warrant Officer Scott Bradshaw, of Alpha Coy, 1st/19th Bn, RNSWR, kicked off the charity run for the NBCF at Holsworthy Barracks on 28 July and is scheduled to reach the Adelaide Women’s Hospital within 30 days. An ambassador for the NBCF, Warrant Officer Bradshaw said his aim is to raise money for the NCBF and to enhance awareness of breast cancer issues. "By doing this I hope to raise awareness and do whatever I can to raise funds for people who may be in the same situation as my partner was," he said. In 2005 Bradshaw, who was a Sergeant at the time, walked 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney to raise money to pay for non-subsidised treatment for his fiancee Leanne Myles who was diagnosed with breast cancer. He raised $53,000. "My partner is now in remission and we are grateful for the care she received," he said. This time round, though, there will be a few less blisters because of better footwear but the mental and physical battle will be just as gruelling for the 5 Bde soldier. Warrant Officer Bradshaw said the 750 km mark shapes up as the toughest hurdle because that’s when the physical pain takes hold combined with the knowledge there is still a long way to go to the finish line. Warrant Officer Bradshaw plans to average 50km per day on his trip starting with a running program of 10 minutes, then walking for two minutes, and gradually dropping the ratio until he is running and walking the same amount of time. (Date taken: 28 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080728army8500215_010 Charity runner Scott Bradshaw receives a $50 donation from Colonel Trevor Lloyd, the Deputy Commander of the Holsworthy-based 5th Brigade. Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Bradshaw is a soldier who on 28 July commenced a 1400 km charity walk and run from Sydney to Adelaide to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). WO2 Bradshaw walked 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney in 2005 to raise money for the NBCF. WO2 Scott Bradshaw, of Alpha Coy, 1st/19th Bn, RNSWR, kicked off the charity run for the NBCF at Holsworthy Barracks on 28 July and is scheduled to reach the Adelaide Women’s Hospital within 30 days. An ambassador for the NBCF, WO2 Bradshaw said his aim is to raise money for the NCBF and to enhance awareness of breast cancer issues. "By doing this I hope to raise awareness and do whatever I can to raise funds for people who may be in the same situation as my partner was," he said. In 2005 Scott, who was a Sergeant at the time, walked 1000 km from Brisbane to Sydney to raise money to pay for non-subsidised treatment for his fiancee Leanne Myles who was diagnosed with breast cancer. He raised $53,000. "My partner is now in remission and we are grateful for the care she received," he said. This time round, though, there will be a few less blisters because of better footwear but the mental and physical battle will be just as gruelling for the 5 Bde soldier. WO2 Bradshaw said the 750 km mark shapes up as the toughest hurdle because that’s when the physical pain takes hold combined with the knowledge there is still a long way to go to the finish line. WO2 Bradshaw plans to average 50km per day on his trip starting with a running program of 10 minutes, then walking for two minutes, and gradually dropping the ratio until he is running and walking the same amount of time. (Date taken: 28 July 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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