William Capri-chandler

Running is life, I`m running to save lives!

If you told me a few years ago that I’d be running long distances for fun, I would have laughed—probably with a cocktail and a McDonalds in hand. But here I am, having gone from being overweight, unhealthy, and generally lazy to someone who now wakes up at 5am to smash out 15km before work.

Running has transformed my life. It’s not just about fitness; it’s about pushing my limits, proving to myself what’s possible, and experiencing the absolute joy (and sometimes pain) of endurance. I’ve shed 35kg, built strength, and found an energy I never thought I had.

Now, I want to use that energy for something bigger than just my own goals.

In April, I’m taking part in Run2Cure Neuroblastoma, a charity run raising funds for kids battling one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. Neuroblastoma mostly affects children under 5, and tragically, the survival rate for aggressive cases is only 50%. That’s a number that has to change.

So, while I’ll be pushing myself in this run, I’m also running for these kids—the real fighters. If you can spare a few dollars, every donation makes a difference. Whether it’s the cost of your morning coffee or something more, it all adds up to fund critical research and give these kids a fighting chance.

The Run2Cure is a 21.1km half marathon—a distance I run at least three times a month. But this one will be different. This one is for a cause. Just as running has transformed my life, I want to run to help change someone else’s.