all-female squads launch on International Women’s day

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A big welcome to all of the individuals and crews choosing to develop their skills and go their (chosen) distance in 2021.

International Women’s Day, Monday 8 March, saw Gulgong and Killarney Heights High Schools launch their 2021 all-female Run Beyond squads.

The Gulgong squad are continuing their strong involvement from 2020 and will commence training in Term 2, ready to hit their goal race in Term 4.

The Killarney Heights crew have kick started their training and refused to let a little rain dampen their enthusiasm. As the first ever supporter school the students will be raising funds to empower other young people, as well as working to achieve their SMART goals. So far they have raised over $1,000! 

Stay tuned for more stories and exciting developments throughout 2021!

The Gulgong High crew ready to begin their journey. 

Want to be part of the journey or to share your story with us? Get in touch!

This year has seen Run Beyond help more and more children, with 25 schools participating.  Graduates now total 413, 96 of these being of ATSI background, 49 refugee background and 20 from out of home care.

Schools have participated in Goal Races from Perth to Darwin, NSW and Victoria and we have seen some great team building with multiple schools sharing the same Goal Race. In September Kanahooka High School, Lake Munmorah High School, Lightning Ridge Central School, Northlakes High Schooland Queanbeyan High Schools all successfully competed in the Sydney Marathon 10km. For many of these kids it was thier first trip to Sydney and an amazing experience for them.

Keep your eyes out in November as we again have 5 schools sharing a Goal Race. Doonside Technology High School, Dunedoo Central School, Lomandra School, Riverstone High School and Windsor High School will all be tackling the Husky Running Festival in Huskisson, NSW. It will be a fabulous weekend and if you are around go and give the kids a cheer on!

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