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Man runs 58 half-marathons in 58 days to honour mother, raises over $30,000

In honor of his late mother who suffered from a stroke, Wollongong’s Jack Buckley undertook an extraordinary journey, completing 58 half-marathons in just 58 days, successfully raising over $30,000 for the Stroke Foundation. Following this, he embarked on an impressive 58-hour run that garnered an additional $12,000, ultimately earning him the title of Fundraiser of the Year at the National Stroke Awards.

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