By Derek Schlennstedt
The numbers are in and it’s official – the inaugural CJD fun run which took place earlier this year to raise funds for Creutzfeldt – Jakob disease was a huge success.
The fun-run raised awareness and funds for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and saw over around 450 runners take part, including Gembrook MP Brad Battin and the Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan.
The first event of its kind was held in Emerald on Sunday 27 October and organiser Melissa Williamson recently unveiled the he final donation tally.
“We are so excited to officially announce that the fun run made $15,705.17 profit from the day and in addition, families and the research community generated donations totalling $17,618.81.”
“What a great team effort… $33,323.98 will now be used to assist the research teams in the very near future. Thank you, we couldn’t have done this without you all.”
Organiser Melissa Williamson thanked everyone for the support, and was thrilled at the amount the community raised.
“So many people helped out and it’s a reminder the amazing place we live in. there were so many people that came together and chipped in which was amazing.”
