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In November I’m Running for Premature Babies — For Our Little Fighter, Sebastian
On the 25th of September 2025, our beautiful baby boy Sebastian arrived — nearly 5 weeks early, at just 35 weeks and 2 days.
He needed immediate help in the NICU, surrounded by an incredible team and the kind of specialised equipment that keeps fragile little lives going. Now, we have returned home after a few further weeks in the Special Care Nursery, where he grew stronger every day — our tiny fighter showing us what resilience really looks like.
Watching him in those first days — hooked up to monitors, relying on machines to help him breathe, feed, and stay warm — was the most humbling and emotional experience of our lives. It made us realise how lucky we are to have access to such amazing care, and how many families rely on the life-saving work done by neonatal teams every single day.
That’s why this November, I’m taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge, running 300 km throughout the month, finishing with a 100 km ultra on November 30.
For the ultra - I’ll be running at around 6:00 min/km pace, in five 2-hour blocks, so friends and family can join me for sections throughout the day. Every step, every kilometre, is for Sebastian — and for the thousands of premature babies like him who need specialised care and support to survive and thrive.
All funds raised go directly to Running for Premature Babies, helping to provide vital neonatal equipment — the same kind of equipment that helped keep our little boy safe when he needed it most.
If you’re able to donate, no matter how big or small, your support truly makes a difference.
You can also come run a few laps, cheer, or just share the page — it all helps.
From our family to yours — thank you for helping give premature babies a fighting chance.
With love and gratitude,
Austin, Gemma & baby Sebastian
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Justus Group
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Anonymous
Go Daddy
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Travis Cushion
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Gus Stephenson
A characteristically classy response from a quality human. Great work mate.
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Gina And Laurence Bandiera
What a wonderful thing that you are doing for out beautiful grandson!
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Mark Rillera
Go get em Aus! ❤️
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Jess
Yessss great man
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Lauren Godfrey
You’re amazing Austin!!
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Sammi & Andy Rockall
Go you good thing!
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Matt Thomas
Hey Austin, Huge effort mate and doing it for such a great cause. Bummer I can’t be there but belle and I are cheering you on. Go well mate. Love Matt and Belle
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Instagram Donations
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Joe Wood
Well done fella x
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Hoggy
Big Daddy Oz!
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Bree Maloney
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Ronja & Manny
Love you guys. So proud of Sebby. Proud of you too, Gem. Marathon already! ❤️
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Lily And Jon Mar
Amazing race mate and for a great cause. Will be cheering you on!
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Austin Lucy
Kicking things off for this great cause!
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Vicki
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Steven Lewis
Awesome stuff mate! Good luck legend xx
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Jamie & Selena Barkley
Great cause Austin Hope Sam & Rory can join you on the ULTRA RUN All the best Austin & Gemma. Cheers Jamie & Selena
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Pippa O'flaherty
What an amazing initiative you have Austin!
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Dawson Sports
Good luck Ra Ra! As long as JMac isn’t your pace setter you’ll be fine!
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Nonna Tallon
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Janet And Paul Lucy
Great work Austin! We are proud of you and your effort to raise money for such a wonderful charity which will help care for so many little babies and their families when they need help.
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Anonymous
Go Austi so proud!! Xxx
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Katherine Saade
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Roger
Aussie, Gemma and Sebastian such wonderful people. With my love and support. Roger 🔵🟡
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Alex Witherden
Amazing effort mate!!
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Mewing’s
Amazing achievement for such an incredible cause! Little Sebbie will be so proud of you. Can’t wait to see you smash this!!!
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Pat O'hanlon
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Rory
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Harry Whitaker
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Isaac Graves
Inspiring stuff from you, Gemma & Sebby!
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Mirna Bogut
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Ryan Hebron
Letsgooo
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Sam Barkley
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Hugo Blacker
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Vanessa Lucy
Go Aus go! What a great thing you are doing and such a good cause :) Fingers crossed all the prep is going well. Proud of you!
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Reuben Sachs
❤️
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Erin Johnson
Hey Austin. Came across your name when donating to a friend who had a precious baby Austin at 24 weeks. My eldest was also born at 35 weeks like your bub. The care we receive is incredible! All the best!
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Generous Supporters
Your donation has been matched by Generous Supporters, DOUBLING your IMPACT for premature babies.
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Lachlan Boss
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Anonymous
You’re a great man Aus, honourable thing you’re doing, all the best tomorrow
Yeaaa go Austi!