Natalie Wilson
5  year  Mo Sister

$896

Target: $3,700
raised $3,926 since 2019
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

Hi Everyone,

I’m running Chicago marathon in October this year, 42.2km in the windy city, on the other side of the world and my first world major. It will be 11 years since I've run a full marathon which means I'm 11 years older and it's going to be 11 years harder.

I had planned to run Chicago last year after one of my closest friends, Karen, enticed me to do so. The universe however had other ideas; my Mum was gravely ill for most of the year, in and out of hospital, and we regrettably had to move her into aged care and sell her home. All this took a considerable emotional and physical toll on me, and I had to ask myself whether running a marathon was the priority. As if to affirm my thinking, the universe proceeded to serve me up a nice dose of pneumonia during training. You'd think that would be sufficient but at the same time, Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Karen is quite simply the reason I run; I wasn't always this crazy. Karen got me into running almost 20 years ago, so when she asked me if I'd do Chicago Marathon with her, there was only one response. Thankfully, after an epic battle, a number of surgeries, and most notably, her fortitude, Karen is on the road to recovery with a 2025 deferred entry in hand. So, between my beloved Mum-may she rest in peace, pneumonia and Karen's diagnosis, Chicago 2024 was out and Chicago 2025 it is!

Whilst this conquest has been challenging already for all the wrong reasons, it's important to me that doing this is more impactful than just me running a really long way, a really long way away. A charity that is close to my heart, Movember has kindly approved my application to run Chicago Marathon this year. In acknowledgement of this, my aim is to raise $88 for every kilometre I'm going to run, to support men's health and suicide prevention. Not only is this a worthy cause but will provide me with additional motivation throughout training and on race day to know that every kilometre under my belt is another $88 in support of all men but also those who are dear to us. In my profile pic I've featured just a handful of the men in my life, whom I truly cherish, and I will feature more during the campaign.

I lost two close work colleagues in recent years and this fuelled my advocacy for Movember and the important work they do. Mark and Justin were genuinely lovely people, caring, affable, intelligent, well-respected, passionate about what they did and leaders in their respective fields. The world is honestly a lesser place without them. As a result, it's a no-brainer for me to use any excuse to prevent this from happening again and to support men's health generally. If that means running 42.2km, then let's go!

Thank you for reading this far and I would greatly appreciate your support to help me reach my fundraising goal; to give me additional motivation to get to both the start and the finish lines but more importantly to show your support for Movember, men's health and suicide prevention. Together we can make a difference.

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I'm running Chicago Marathon this October and I'm aiming to raise $88/km for Movember.
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1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Robert Wilson
$100

Good luck with the marathon! Amazing what you’re doing for such a great cause—go smash it!

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Robert Wilson
$100

Good luck with the marathon! Amazing what you’re doing for such a great cause—go smash it!

1 Week(s) Ago
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JOANNE ROSEBY
$100

You Go Girl!

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
JOANNE ROSEBY
$100

You Go Girl!

2 Week(s) Ago
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Jo McLean
$100

Go you - such a good cause. Shame we couldn't manage this together in 2024 however you are so resilient and strong to pursue this after such a nasty year. You will be amazing and count me in as a training buddy and cheer squad.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jo McLean
$100

Go you - such a good cause. Shame we couldn't manage this together in 2024 however you are so resilient and strong to pursue this after such a nasty year. You will be amazing and count me in as a training buddy and cheer squad.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alison Claxton
$88

Go Nat! May the road to Chicago be smooth although a challenge, and the major bumps be behind you.

2 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alison Claxton
$88

Go Nat! May the road to Chicago be smooth although a challenge, and the major bumps be behind you.

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jenny Wilson
$65

All the best for your big run

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jenny Wilson
$65

All the best for your big run

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Damian Hill
$100

Good luck Nat!! We know you will ace the marathon! Such a worthy cause. Love the Hill family xx

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Damian Hill
$100

Good luck Nat!! We know you will ace the marathon! Such a worthy cause. Love the Hill family xx

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rachel Jalota
$100

You crazy kid! Enjoy the run through my favorite city!

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rachel Jalota
$100

You crazy kid! Enjoy the run through my favorite city!

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alison Sutton
$88

Huge effort Nat after the year you’ve had. I know you can do it, you’ve got great focus, determination & support. You will smash this, enjoy Chicago!!

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alison Sutton
$88

Huge effort Nat after the year you’ve had. I know you can do it, you’ve got great focus, determination & support. You will smash this, enjoy Chicago!!

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bianca Ianni
$35

Great news, Natalie (Big Blister). Thank you for making a difference in the world.
Love Lil Blister❤️

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bianca Ianni
$35

Great news, Natalie (Big Blister). Thank you for making a difference in the world.
Love Lil Blister❤️

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rory Wilson
$35

Dear Mum,

I’m so incredibly proud of you for staying strong and pushing through all of the challenges thrown at you over the last 12 months.

You are an inspiration to all of us and I know you’ll smash it out of the park.

Love Rory

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rory Wilson
$35

Dear Mum,

I’m so incredibly proud of you for staying strong and pushing through all of the challenges thrown at you over the last 12 months.

You are an inspiration to all of us and I know you’ll smash it out of the park.

Love Rory

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sarah Wilson
$35

Mum, the last year has been such a tough one, but your determination to keep going and take on something as big as the Chicago Marathon this year is truly inspiring. I admire your strength and purpose behind running - it is such an important cause that I know hits close to home for many.

Wishing you all the best with your training – it’s going to be a journey, but I know you’ll crush it and do amazing in the race. I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sarah Wilson
$35

Mum, the last year has been such a tough one, but your determination to keep going and take on something as big as the Chicago Marathon this year is truly inspiring. I admire your strength and purpose behind running - it is such an important cause that I know hits close to home for many.

Wishing you all the best with your training – it’s going to be a journey, but I know you’ll crush it and do amazing in the race. I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Louise Stark
$50

Your mad … but good luck

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Louise Stark
$50

Your mad … but good luck

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Great job supporting this cause, Nat. A wonderful tribute to your respect for your friends.

127 Week(s) Ago
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Well done Nat - such a good cause.

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