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14 hour obstacle course ‘marathon’ raises money for Lily House

The Founders of  “Run in her shoes” Acacia, Lacey, Helen & Jade 

In 2019 The Farm Gym at Nambour proudly launched ‘Run in Her Shoes’, a charity event raising money for Lily House.

Lily House provides support, life-skills training and a safe living environment for women in crisis.

The idea of the event was that four incredible women from The Farm Gym completed laps of the Obstacle Course, ‘The Grindstone’ through 14 hours of the night.

“Together, we raised $6000 for Lily House,” said The Farm Gym Director Acacia Harvison.

“With so much interest in the event in 2019, we are now offering people the chance to be involved with us.

“On Saturday 24th July, we will open up the ‘Run in Her Shoes’ Charity Event to the public combined with our very first ‘The Grindstone’ race!”

About ‘Run in Her Shoes’

A 9km Obstacle Course at The Farm Gym

$30 entry fee for 16 years +

$15 entry fee for 7 years +

$5 entry fee for children to use the Kids Corner - this includes;

Jumping Castle and activities for the duration of the event.

2 hour time cap – complete as many laps as you can

Choose to walk, run or race the course.

Podium awards for the top three racers in the men and women’s race and Prizes!

All proceeds donated to Lily House

“Come along for the adventure, bring a group of mates and test yourselves against ‘The Grindstone’,” said Acacia. “But most importantly, together we will do so much as we support vulnerable women and families in our local area.”

Find out more about the work of Lily House: https://www.lilyhouse.org.au/

If you can’t make the event but would still like to contribute you can donate at https://gofund.me/7fb1683b

Photos by @s_tatephotography - Sherrell Tate

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