Run 4 Markus

By Lisa Palmer

Why run 100km through the Simpson desert??

Too many young people feel overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating daily life and suffer in silence. Support for Youth Mental health is essential and as a therapist working with adolescents I know only too well the importance of youth being able to reach out and connect at vulnerable times.Β 

Lifeline provides valuable support for youth to speak to someone on their 24hr crisis support line. The need is huge and sadly in 2019, 1 in 5 calls couldn’t be answered. Lifeline needs more funds to be able to provide support, train volunteers and expand their crisis support helpline.Β 

Over 25years ago after graduating from counselling at uni I volunteered as a lifeline telephone Counsellor. This experience gave meΒ aΒ first hand glimpse of the internal struggles many people endure and after listening to these stories I realised how valuable this service can be and the countless lives it most likely saved.Β 

I know only too well how important it is to support our youth who are struggling with their own mental health. My personal experience is also one of sadly loosing my nephew Markus at just 17 years of age. So this June I am competing in a 100km ultra run through the Simpson Desert! I’m ready for the tough challenge this remote environment brings and I hope to raise funds and awareness for lifeline along the way to continue to support youth like Markus who really need to know that help is just a phone call away.Β 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Rotary Club Of Emerald & District

$500

H & L Beaumont

Lisa you are such a champion and passionate about the work that Lifeline does. We wish you all best and may you run like the wind. Lots of love from your aunt and uncle

$500

Damien Palmer

My beautiful wife is running for a great cause. I’m sure we all know someone that could have benefited or that could benefit from a great charity like Lifeline. She is a wonderful woman with a big heart and could do with our support.

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Mark Ritchings

Great cause and good luck

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Anonymous

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Sole Frequency

With Awe, love and support. Your whole Sole Frequency Family.♥️♥️♥️

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Reb & Sandra

Hi Lisa, Your passion to help others who have experienced this painful loss shows your caring heart. We are with you all the way. Enjoy....

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Sue Thorn

You're amazing Lisa! A brilliant cause, thank you for doing this.

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Thats Right Bookkeeping

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Gianni Pozzebon

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Nikki Olsen

Amazing what you are doing. It’s a pleasure to support you for such a wonderful cause.

$100

Paul Hasler

Good luck girlie, you've got our support.

$100

Brenden Rose

Good luck.

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Melinda & Steve Bradford

$100

Robert Czarka

Fantastic effort and a great cause.

$100

Mary Palmer

$100

Joanie And Nathan

Wishing my dear friend Lisa, all the very best for your run. You never cease to amaze me with your courage, determination and kindness. Such a beautiful person. Love you, Joanie, Nathan and family xx

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Mel Williamson

You are incredible!!!

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Samantha Burbidge

Run strong, run fearless, and know that every step you take is a victory in itself. Thank you for your hard work. I love you xx

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Tracy Feiner

Such an inspiration and tremendous cause. You will smash it.

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Connected Play And Counselling

Wishing you the very best on your epic adventure. Such a valuable and hugely important cause. Congratulations Lisa! πŸ‘πŸΌ

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Mcpc Pty Ltd

God luck! An amazing effort. Just incredible!!! Go girl!

$100

Gloria Hargreaves

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John And Kaye

Great to meet you in Birdsville Lisa. All the best with your ultra marathon. Funds are going to an excellent cause. Your reason for running is sadly very close to our hearts and many others too.

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Reannea

So proud of what you are doing for Markus, it is a great thing what you are doing Lisa ❀️

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Keystone Counselling & Consulting

Run 4 Markus!

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Shirley Rose

Well done Lisa, you are helping so many families, and hopefully avoiding the pain our family has unfortunately endured β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™so proud of you xx

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Troy Burbidge

Well done

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Renee Vinnicombe

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Anonymous

Hi Lisa we will be with u all the way. Good luck I know u will give Al XX

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Shane Taylor

❀️

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Chris & Jen

You will be amazing and have no doubt you achieve your goals

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Willow Swaneveld

Good luck on your marathon! Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring. Thank you for motivating others to pursue their goals.

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Falcone & Adams Lawyers

All the best with your run Lisa. Great cause!

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Robyn Clarke

You are amazing Lisa! Such a special cause close to your heart and many others.

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Tracey Everson

$50

Bill And Jules

Make sure you take some water!

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Cate Titulaer

You are amazing Lisa

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Aiden Mcclung

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Julie Aitken

Brilliant! Keep well πŸ™πŸ©·πŸ’–πŸ©·

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Cliff Burbidge

Alway in our heart

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Karen Blair

What a challenge you have set yourself and for such a great cause. Can’t wait to hear all about it.

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Prout Family

All the best for your run across the desert! You are an inspiration πŸƒ‍♀️

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Felicity Gerencser

You are inspiring Lisa! A huge effort for a great cause xx

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Anonymous

❀️❀️❀️

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Jim Johnson

This is such a wonderful cause Lovely Lisa, well done .

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Kathleen Summerville

Amazing -well done Lisa πŸ€—

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Simone Wright

This is wonderful Lisa!! Good Luck with the run!!

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Patrick Herft

You are incredible Lisa. Good luck on this adventure for a great cause close to your heart πŸ’™

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Jennifer Carmicheal

Amazing work Lisa

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Kathy Morgan’s

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Jacki

Dear Lisa, I will be thinking of you as you embark on this amazing challenge. You are truly incredible and I am in awe of your strength, determination and dedication. Go get'em! Lots of love xxxx Wish I was going to be their supporting you in person... From afar will have to do πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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Chris Daly

You've got this! Smash it πŸ’ͺ

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Jenny & Jim Mccormack

Well done Lisa

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The Days

Congratulations Lisa, such an incredible achievement. Markus would be so proud along with the rest of us πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Sonia Athanaileas

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Michaela Fullagar

You're such an inspiration Lisa. Thank you for all that you do and all that you'll do during this whole amazing experience.

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Sophie

It's a long run! All that energy, training, determination, commitment and care - so wonderful you bring this to help those who might be able to use Lifeline to help in their most difficult times.

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Liz Ferguson

So proud of you Lisa!

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Ben Stuart

That’s awesome work Lisa. Fantastic cause.

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Rumbo

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Margaretha Josephsohn

For Markus and all other people who find themselves in that dark place and feel there is no way out. Great initiative, Lisa. Good luck xx

$50

Paula Scalora

Lisa, Thank you so much for all you do to support people who struggle, especially with Mental Health. I am proud of you and send you Love and Support..

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Amber Grosse

You are simply AMAZING!!! We miss and LOVE watching all that you are doing and achieving! Biggest LOVES β€οΈπŸ’œβ€οΈπŸ’œβ€οΈ

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Jacinta Woehl

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Paul Burbidge

All my love and best wishes to you Lisa. So proud!! xx

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Skye De Wit

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Heather Rose

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Beck Day

Goodluck Lisa, your an inspiration to many πŸ‘

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George Katona

Well done!

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Anonymous

Well done

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Jasmine Larsen

Good luck Lisa! Your support to this cause is wonderful to see!

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Selma Platt

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Janice Battersby

Well done Lisa.

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Val Pigott

Lisa, you are an amazing woman. I’m privileged to know you.

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Fay Griffiths

Well done Lisa

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Kylie Johnson

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Pauline Ryan

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Robyn Lockwood

For a beautiful girl, with all our love to her and for her efforts. And.... for Markus..... I JUST KNOW, you were very special. See you always are special.... this venture shows how much. Happy, happy birthday Beth with love. Xxx

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Anonymous

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