Touchstone Winter 2013 - Cerebral Palsy League

Special FeatureTristan ‘Marathon Man’ Millerto run for cerebral palsyPhotos from top left toright: Kelly and BryceWilton with their childrenKatrina, 6, and twins Mikeyand Jasmine; Sidney andNarelle Cook; Emma withher son CalvinIn 2010, Tristan Miller - Australia’svery own marathon man -completed 52 marathons in 52weeks, in 42 countries acrossseven continents.This year, he will be lacing up hisrunning shoes to raise moneyfor the Cerebral Palsy League inBrisbane’s inaugural City2South,and is urging Brisbane runners tojoin him.“Running is something I lovedoing, and I’m lucky I can; it’seasy to take for granted.“There are thousands ofQueensland kids andadults with physicaldisability whowould never takethe ability towalk or run forgranted, andthe CerebralPalsy Leaguesupports themevery step ofthe way.“Runningchanged my life,and I hope that byrunning to raise moneyfor the Cerebral Palsy League,I can help to change the lives ofothers.“If you join Team CPL, you cantoo,” he said.Brisbane’s inaugural City2Southis on Sunday 16 June 2013 andTeam CPL is looking for runnersto join its ranks.Starting at Parliament Houseand finishing at South Brisbane,the 14 kilometre course crossesthe Brisbane River threetimes, taking in the city’s mostspectacular views.“The City2South is theperfect race to enjoy the run,celebrate the beautiful city ofBrisbane, and enjoy the festivalatmosphere these events bringto the city streets.“A fun run is exactly that – fun!It doesn’t matter if you’re not amarathon runner.“If you join Team CPL, you won’tjust be running for yourselfbut you’ll be raising somedesperately needed cash.“If a child with cerebral palsy hasthe potential to cover even thedistance of this run – somethingwe so easily take for granted -by chair, feet or otherwise– then surely that’sworth running for.”Cerebral PalsyLeague CEOAngelaTillmannssaid theCity2Southwas a perfectexcuse toget fit whileraising moneyfor a goodcause.“As well as being themost common childhoodphysical disability, cerebral palsyis also one of the most expensiveand government funding onlygoes so far.“We really appreciate all theathletes who are competing inthe inaugural City2South to raisemoney for the Cerebral PalsyLeague,” she said.Mr Miller’s top tips for racesuccess are to do a little bit oftraining, rest up for four to fivedays before the race, and eatplenty of brown rice for a coupleof days.“And there’s nothing to bescared of! Once you’re out there,you’ll have a blast,” he said.Brave mumstackle City2Southto help kids withcerebral palsyThree south-east Queenslandmums will be aiming to reachthe finish line of the inauguralBrisbane Times City2SouthFun Run on Sunday 16 June toraise funds to help children withphysical disability.6 Touchstone Winter 2013