General News
21 July, 2022
Miller runs for a cure
WHEN 11 year-old Camperdown College student Miller Murphy learnt about a challenge of running three kilometres every day in June to raise funds to find a cure for brain cancer, he jumped in with both feet.
WHEN 11 year-old Camperdown College student Miller Murphy learnt about a challenge of running three kilometres every day in June to raise funds to find a cure for brain cancer, he jumped in with both feet.
Inspired by the recent loss of well-known local Lachlan Stephenson after his battle with brain cancer, young Miller’s plight appealed to residents and he raised more than $2500 during his month-long campaign.
The Grade 5 student recently completed the 30-day challenge and said he was pretty proud ofhis efforts.
“I knew I could run three kilometres but doing it every day was a bit harder,” Miller said.
“It got easier the more I did it.”
Through the wet and cold June weather and while working around school and other sporting commitments, Miller was always on the front foot to get out the door and knock over his daily kilometres.
“There were some days I used the treadmill so I wasn’t getting wet, but mostly I ran around town or went on the rail trail,” he said.
“Mum (Lauren) would sometimes come with me and walk the dog and Dad (Dave) ran with me once.”
Miller thanked those who had supported his fundraiser.
“I really want to thank Ian and Barb Boyd and Morning Melodies for inviting me to share my challenge and their donation,” he said.
“As well as Fennell West, Josh Horan and all the other people that contributed to the $2500.
“I hope that one day there will be a cure for brain cancer and I am proud of all the donations I got to find a cure.”
Morning Melodies co-ordinator Ian Boyd said the group had donated more than $400 to the fundraisers.
“We were pleased to be able to make the donation,” he said.
“We try and give a donation each month to various charities and groups.
“We thought it was a good cause.”
Residents can still donate to Millers’ appeal during July by visiting https://tinyurl.com/milllermurphy.
