Emerson’s Challenge 2019. New York Marathon!!
Having my Melanoma diagnosis in April and enduring the radiation therapy for 6 weeks meant I had to withdraw from Team Emerson in the SMH 1/2 Marathon. I was completely gutted. Firstly, that I was having to deal with the Melanoma which had appeared due to my “years” in the sun.
Secondly, the radiation therapy which consumed weeks of daily treatment sessions as well as the subsequent side effects of decreased taste, tiredness, mouth ulcers and a bloody sore upper lip.
And lastly, I was disappointed as running in the 1/2 Marathon is my way of honoring our precious Emmie and allowing others to share in our memory of her.
An opportunity arose as I was completing my radiation treatment- which I couldn’t resist... the 2019 New York Marathon!
So with my immune system and fitness levels at an all time low ... Emerson’s Challenge 2019 begun.
I had 20 weeks to go from struggling and puffing to reach the top of a staircase to running 42km in the New York City Marathon.
I now have only 3 weeks till race day and am clocking up some serious weekly mileage feeling stronger, fitness improving, and remaining injury free.
It’s been super tough particularly on those frosty early morning runs with my upper lip stinging as the nerve endings were returning. But, I’m determined.
We talk about Emerson and keep her in our hearts. She is a constant reminder for us to live our best life and stay true to our emotions.
While I am choosing to support and raise funds for RFPB as it draws me closer to Emerson I am forever in debt and am inspired by the work of the Melanoma Institute Australia. I encourage you to check your own skin but to also get your skin checked because this Australian sun is so awesome but so damaging too.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Aj Owens
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Skope Constructions
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Pauline Johnston
Best wishes, Jane
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Sal Pratt
Good luck Jane, so proud to call you all my friends. Emmie will be there right with you. Good luck, I wish I could be there to cheer you in.
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Gemma Dooley
Good luck Jane! Awesome and inspiring effort.
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Sophie Hlubucek
Inspiring story Jane - all the best for the marathon.
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Natalie Cooper
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Lisa Hammond
You continue to inspire Wilo. Lots of love xxx
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Sally Baker
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Bron Daws
Best of luck for tomorrow, Wilso. You're bloody amazing!
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Mark, Lou & Xavi
Well done, Jane. Huge effort!
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Vesma Sutherland
What an amazing achievement!
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Charlie Harwood
Go Jane! You know I think you’re awesome xx
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Giselle & Simon Gerber
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the run!
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Tina Clark
You are amazing Jane! Have a fab time in NYC. We will be cheering you on from here. Love Gigi, Sabine, Tina and Rob. Xx
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Catherine Wilson
So proud of you, you're so strong. Emmie will be with you ❤❤❤. Love Kitty and Ant xx
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Claire Alidenes
Good luck Jane The way you live life to the max is inspirational!
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Kate
Inspiring me since 1998 and continuing to inspire me today. Congratulation Wilso !
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Maria Halkidis
Go Jane! You’re going to smash this. Enjoy!
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Grant Lovett
Have a great time and enjoy every mile
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Dan, Kim, Bronte & Belle X
Go Jane....you are amazing! X
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Jane Saldanha
My friend jane... You beautiful human and wonderful soul. My love and support with you always xox you are my inspiration. Run Forrest😍😘🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
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Jo Anderson
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Kathy Hickey
Jane you are such an inspiration! Turning such heartache into something positive that will help others, what a huge achievement 💕
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Chantal Young
You're a legend Jane, inspiring.
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Jane Ainsworth
Well done Wilb. You are an inspiration. Sending lots of love to you from Us xxxx
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Renee Read
Proud of you x
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Jane Wilson
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Christine Atkins
Good luck Jane!
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Jo Branscombe
Go well Jane! Two great causes and such an inspiring journey you are on.
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Eilis Fitzpatrick
You are an inspiration Jane xx
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Amy Cameron
You are AMAZING and should be so proud of yourself!!! Good luck xx
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Adrien Meredith
Jane, Wishing you all the best in NYC. Have a fantastic race. Adrien, Campbell and Angus
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Alice Peel
What an incredible achievement and what an Inspiring challenge too!! Go you good thing!
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Joe Hart
Well done on facing your obstacles head on and at the same time raising money for such a wonderful cause.
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Scout & Jem
We think you are pawsome.. go Willow
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Justine Stynes
Go Jane. We love you. Amy and Ted.
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Liz Grellman
Awesome effort Jane, so inspiring!
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Jacinta Jacobs
You are going to love that event, it is so much fun! Emerson will be with you all the way. X J
