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Please support my challenge to fight pancreatic cancer and save lives.
I’m running the Parramatta Half Marathon for Pankind (Pancreatic Cancer Australia) — and for my friend Jen.
Jen and I have been friends since 2003, when we were baby journos causing chaos (and occasionally writing news) at the Croydon Advertiser in the UK. When she moved to Australia in 2008, she lived with me for a few months, and I had the absolute privilege of watching her begin to build her brilliant life here in Sydney.
Over the years we’ve collected a whole scrapbook of memories — wild nights out, girls’ trips, countless mum-catch-ups with our Aussie/English husband combo and our kids, and once upon a time, many runs together, including the iconic City2Surf (that's us in the picture in the 2009 event!).
Jen is now in the fight of her life against pancreatic cancer. Like everyone who loves her, I’m devastated by this news — but I’m also completely in awe of the strength, grit, and fierce determination she’s showing every single day.
So I’m running this half marathon on June 21, 2026, to raise money for vital pancreatic cancer research, in support of Jen, and in recognition of her indomitable spirit.
I've gotta say though, Jen, this does feel like a pretty extreme way to guarantee I never ask you to do another fun run with me ;-)
Laura xx
My Achievements
Thank you to my Sponsors
$54.12
Kristie Bradfield
$211
Lewis Hamilton (you Wish)
Great cause, best of luck 👊🏻
$50
Lisa A Jackson
Laura, I love Jen's joyful spirit! Wishing her all the very best - and you too!
$33.15
Karlie Reichelt
$30
Rachel Hale
Go Laura!
$106.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Helen & Daisy
Good on you, Laura. And sending healing vibes to Jen. x
$106.12
Antoinette Baron
It’s a great thing you are doing
$54.12
Anonymous
I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she wins and kicks that fucker to the curb.
$50
Chrissie M
Sending you good preparation vibes ahead of you pounding the pavement in Parramatta for a cause close to your heart.
$33.15
Vicki Kendall
A wonderful gesture Laura for a dear friend and terrific cause.
$50
Kerry
$54.12
Penelope Van Vessem
I’m cheering you both on. #FUCancer
$33.15
Dean, Charlotte & Phoebe
Go Laura! An excellent effort in aid of a brilliant cause and inspired by beautiful Jen.
$30
Jo Schulz
Good on you Laura and all the best to your friend x
$16.80
Emily Bentley
You’ll smash it Laura, such a great cause xx
$30
Ali Parker
$33.15
Nicole Goodway
$106.12
Ed
Great job Laura. Thanks for the opportunity to support lovely people who’ve trodden the surprisingly well-worn path from Croydon to Australia
$50
Laura Greaves
Let's get this party started!
