Run Melbourne 2012 for the Duchenne Foundation

Cooper's Crew July 15th 2012

I cannot believe it has been 2 weeks since we competed in Run Melbourne 2012.  The weather forecast predicted 13 degrees celsius and showers.  But someone was definitely looking out for us as the rain clouds passed around the city for the morning.

Many arrived before 7am to take part in the 21km or half Marathon.  9:30pm saw the 10km event begin and the majority of the crew managed the 5km quite successfully. 

Cooper found it a little overwhelming he mentioned at one point that "People I knew from everywhere were there!"  he knew we had been preparing for this day for 6 months but when it came to it I don't think he realised family from all sides, friends, school and kinder mum's, his Kinder assistant or KBFF (kinder best friend forever) would be there. To say he felt loved was an understatement.

We are so proud of Mitchell and his cousin Grace for participating in the Kids Run Melbourne 3km fun run the day before.  They completed their couse in a speedy 18mins!!!

The flip side of so much support was the idea that crept in to Cooper's understanding was that...Weak Muscles must be pretty important for all these people wanting to be part of Cooper's Crew.

Cooper did come home with 7 race medals that day.  He was given only one by race officials when he crossed the finish line in the pram Dad was pushing, but he was apparently enjoying the clinking sound so much that other Cooper's Crew team mates gave him theirs.

People had given their all in competing, their time, energy and stamina...and they just kept on giving...including their medals!  

Again, from the bottom of my heart I cannot thank everyone who supported us in competing, donating, the encouraging messages the 'likes' to Facebook posts or the words of encouragement before the big day.

It is thanks to you all that Cooper's Crew managed to raise $15 450 for the Duchenne Foundation.

Words could never really convey the depth of gratitude Matthew and I felt on the day, nor continue to feel.

With the hardship our Cooper has in front of him, we know we are the lucky ones with the amazing family and friends we have to support us!

Thank you

the Andertons