By Margaret Maccoll
A 48km run over 48 hours will be a challenge taken by five Noosa mates this weekend to shine a light on sex trafficking and the work of a local organisation to halt it.
Rowan Gameiro and his mates Neil Reitmann, Hein Reitmann, Dave Lalieu and Wilson Symonds wanted to do a fundraiser for an organisation that was locally based with a global impact and they found it in Destiny Rescue.
Based at Warana the organisation rescues people from sex trafficking and helps them build a life for themselves.
“Not only do they do an amazing job rescuing people from vulnerable situations they teach those rescued life skills so they may succeed in all they do,“ Rowan said.
He said after researching the issue of sex trafficking they were shocked by the problem.
The five men have been training for this weekend when they aim to run a four kilometres circuit they have mapped out across Noosaville every four hours for 48 hours (a total of 48kms) to raise money and awareness of Destiny Rescue.
Rowan, a Noosa surf lifesaver, said when they began only one in the group was keen runner but with help and advice they had grown to enjoy it.
Sunshine Coast triathletes Belinda and Justin Granger have been giving them tips on running and they had sought advice from other friends who ran.
In addition, their workplace in Hastings Street, Pixels Australia, has been right behind them.
“Pixels Australia has been amazing support from the start and they will be organising food for the whole event,“ Rowan said.
As an incentive to donors, the business will also be giving away a $130 gaming voucher.Rowan said the group have set up a link with Destiny Rescue so all donations go directly to the registered charity.
For more information or to donate to the event contact them on Instagram @Runningforfreedom_
