Cancer research supporter conquers Great Wall marathon Posted on July 7, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit She has exceeded her target to raise $15,000 for ACRF and has endured the pain that is the Great Wall of China Half Marathon, but Avril Henry – one of our highest individual fundraisers to date – is not taking all the credit for the successful fundraising event, and says she owes it all to perseverance and gratitude. “Due to my supporters’ generosity, I was able to raise $16,516, and am truly humbled by everyone’s kindness and support,” says Avril. As a corporate motivator, Avril reached out to her network of business associates, local community, family, and friends, and put all her efforts towards raising awareness for cancer research and the half marathon held on 15 May 2010. And she did it all with good reason; embarking on the fundraising challenge to honour close friends that had sadly lost their battle with cancer, and the urgent need to find a cure. Continue reading “Cancer research supporter conquers Great Wall marathon”
