Support the Indigenous Marathon Foundation and help keep IMF running!
3 ways you can get involved:
1. Fundraise
Create own page, create team, join team during the registration process.
Why not make every step count by fundraising as part of your event goal.
You can create your own individual fundraising page, create a team page (that others can join and combine for a team effort) or join an existing team.
2. Support a Friend
Find someone you know participating in this event and support them by donating on their fundraising page!
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3. Donate
Make a difference - support the ongoing work of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. Please help IMF continue to provide this life-changing opportunity to many more young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women.
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About The Indigenous Marathon Foundation
The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) is a health promotion charity, established by Rob de Castella in 2009, that uses running to celebrate the resilience and achievement of Indigenous Australians and to create inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.
The Foundation has empowered and inspired thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait men and women across the country, through its four core programs. IMF will continue to create agents of change in remote, regional and urban Indigenous communities, transforming and impacting the lives of Australia’s First Nations Peoples.
Where will the funds go?
Funds raised through events like this are crucial in enabling us to continue our work in the community.
Help empower young Indigenous women and men to make positive change in their lives and to develop into inspirational beacons of hope in their local communities – promoting the benefits of health and well-being.
Funds raised from this event will go directly towards the ongoing work of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Some examples of how IMF support Indigenous communities :
- Support communities to host fun run events & provide Event Kits - race bibs, medals, prizes, colour powder, course markers & event signage, first aid kits, refreshment stations, associated permits and fees
- Selects 12 Indigenous men & women annually, to train and run an international marathon as well as complete the educational component of the program (Certificate lll in fitness, First Aid & CPR certification, Mental Health First Aid training)
- Deliver school programs that encourages school attendance and addresses childhood obesity and inactivity by conducting health checks and installing running tracks and fitness equipment in primary schools or in Indigenous community parks
- Equip Deadly Run Group Leaders with the relevant tools and qualification to deliver running and walking fitness programs to community members by providing Level 1 Coaching Accreditation and Mental Health First Aid training
- Further empower Graduates of the IMP program with ongoing personal and professional development opportunities such as – leadership courses, level 2 coaching accreditation, job placements, education courses, small business set up
