Our Story
Our name is Queanbeyan Deadly Runners, some call us QDR.
(Deadly is Aboriginal English and means excellent or very good https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aborigina...)
QDR is a life-changing group that commences with an 8-week running program for beginners.
Running with QDR has helped build participant’s confidence levels through accomplishment of running races, as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals.
At the heart of QDR are a group of runners with powerful determination to achieve any goal.
QDR are role models and mates; families; fathers and sons; mother and daughters. We are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples making an impact in our communities.
Why It Matters
The squad heading to Maui is made up of 22 athletes of all ages, shapes and abilities and some who are living with challenges including but not limited to chronic health conditions, depression and post-traumatic stress. Some QDR members are also survivors of cancer and major operations.
So QDR have set a goal for ourselves. To run the 2016 Maui Marathon! That’s right – in Hawaii USA!
This journey to run in the Maui Marathon is about strength about resilience and change.
Our stories and personal motivation for running are deeply personal for each individual that has made a commitment to running in the Maui marathon or half-marathon.
Annette Christou 61 years old
A lifetime adventure to remember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q7MBrC2X-E&feature=youtu.be
Georgia Gleeson Founder and Coach of QDR
It's no actually about running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmyclf62IGc
Nev
Come along for the Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn9W9h2Y5U8
Many of our supporters have expressed wanting to help us and that is why we have set this page up.
Our Budget
The Maui Marathon takes place on Sunday 18 September, 2016 and we need your help to raise $5000 to help offset expenses for this trip including round trip flights and a place to stay.
We will also be doing fundraisers including a trivia night to help us meet our goal.
How you can help
Your generosity is a gift that would help enable QDR to be able to run internationally with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and set healthy, positive examples for our families and communities.
QDR would like to thank you for you supporting our incredible men and women.
Visit our site
http://www.queanbeyandeadlyrunners.com/
Like us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DeadlyRunners/
This campaign is supported by IndigenousX
