Running for a Purpose | Jess & Lausy's Story
August 31, 2026
Two half marathons, one purpose.
Over the next two months, Jess and Lausy are running two half marathons with one goal: to make a difference for people living with MND, like their friend Evan.
We're so grateful to them for choosing to run these marathons in support of MND Victoria's vital care and support services. We'll be cheering them on from the sidelines at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival on Sunday 11th October 2026!
We're doing this for our amazing friend Evan whose courage, strength and bravery has been beyond imaginable. We are doing this for him and for everyone whose life has been impacted by motor neurone disease. Every training run, early start, and tough kilometre is inspired by Evan and those who have lost their journey along the way. Their courage and resilience motivates us every single time we run.
This year, we're turning our Sunday Runday Club into something truly meaningful. The half marathons we will be attempting are: Brighton Marathon on 30 August and Melbourne Marathon on 11 October.
Motor neurone disease is a terminal, progressive neurological condition affecting movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. Currently there is no cure for MND and the average life expectancy once diagnosed is 27 months.
MND Victoria are a not-for-profit organisation that provide direct care, advocacy, equipment and essential support to Victorians living with MND.
It is through Evan's journey we are witnessing just how important and necessary MND Victoria is for families living with the disease. We cannot thank them enough for what they do, so this is our way of standing with our mate and giving back to such an amazing organisation.
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026
We are thrilled to announce that MND Victoria will once again be a Charity Place partner at this year's Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, happening on October 11th 2026!
In 2025, our incredible group of runners raised over $120,000 for MND Victoria, with all funds raised going towards providing vital care, equipment, and support for people living with MND.
Applications are closing soon to secure your Charity Place spot in our MND Victoria Superstar Squad.
Simply apply to be a Charity Place Runner and raise $2,000 or more for MND Victoria to guarantee your spot in our VIP team.
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