Right now, 24-year-old Melbourne local, Sean Bell, is running 3700km from Cairns to Melbourne to raise awareness and much needed funds for Make-A-Wish Australia.
Sean’s goal is to raise $60,000 for Make-A-Wish Australia in 60 days and has so far raised over $20,000 which will go towards granting the wishes of critically ill kids.
Sean has already run more than 1000kms, passing through Gympie and Yandina on Wednesday 4 May, where there are 210 seriously ill children waiting for their wish in Queensland.
Sean said he was inspired by the life-changing work that Make-A-Wish Australia does.
“In chasing my dream and doing what I love (running and helping others), I can play a small part in helping make the wishes of sick children come true,“ he said.
“When Make-A-Wish Australia grant their life-changing wish, they show that child and their family that the impossible is possible.
“They help the kids believe that they can do anything they set their minds to. This is what my run is all about.“
With more than 800 seriously ill children waiting for their wish to be granted due to the disruption and ongoing uncertainties of Covid-19, chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish Australia Sally Bateman, said the need for community support was greater than ever.
“We are incredibly grateful to Sean for undertaking this inspiring run in support of Make-A-Wish. His fundraising efforts will go towards making more wishes come true, encouraging sick kids to dream bigger and to believe that anything is possible,“ she said.
Make-A-Wish Australia has been supporting Australian children in the community for over 36 years. To support Sean on his Run for Wishes journey or to donate to Make-A-Wish Australia, visit makeawish.grassrootz.com/run-for-wishes
