Odhran's Run for
Kids' Cancer Research

Raised so far

$85,993

Our goal

$100,000

Odhran's Run for Kids' Cancer Research

In June 2022, after a 2.5 year battle with a rare childhood cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, our son Odhran passed away at the age of 14. 

Sadly, Odhran's story is not unique. Each week in Australia, 3 children die from cancer. This is why we need more research into more effective and less harsh treatments.

In 2022, Odhran's Run Team raised over $55,000 for Children's Cancer Institute. In 2023, we are continuing to fundraise by running at City2Surf (13/08), Sydney Marathon half (17/09) and the Husky Half Running Festival (04/11). We would appreciate any contribution you can make to help us reach our fundraising goal.

Odhran was an amazing kid who was adored by so many and brought so much joy into our lives. He endured more than anyone should, but was prepared to keep going with any treatments offered.
Despite what he had to deal with, he always had a smile and relished spending time with family and friends. It was an absolute privilege to have him in our lives, we just wish he was still here.

With heartfelt thanks,

Simon and Ciara

About Odhran

In June 2022, after a 2.5 year battle with cancer, our son Odhran passed away at the age of 14.

He had rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare children's cancer, and underwent 42 weeks of harsh chemotherapy and 6 weeks of radiotherapy. His scans at 30 weeks looked good, however after completing this treatment, we were told that Odhran's cancer had returned.

After this relapse, his prognosis was 'grim'; the only options were chemo treatments that were less likely to be effective or surgery. In March 2021, Odhran had major surgery involving the removal of his bladder, pancreas, rectum, part of his bowel, and part of his pelvic bone.

Six weeks after surgery, Odhran started on weekly chemo again. However, 4 months after this brutal surgery, we received the devastating news that there was a new tumour, with no known effective treatment available.

Odhran's only option at this stage was to get on to a clinical trial that might hopefully make a difference. Odhran continued to have conventional chemo to try to slow the tumour's growth while we waited for a suitable clinical trial to open.

Unfortunately, Odhran's cancer progressed before any effective treatment could be found.

Sadly, Odhran's story is not unique. Each week in Australia, 3 children die from cancer. This is why we need more research into more effective and less harsh treatments.

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Our Event Blogs

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Thank you to our amazing supporters

Eoin Smyth

118d ago
$520

Orla Woods

Dearest Odhran, always in our hearts, lots of love Auntie Orla xx

146d ago
$106

Stephanie De Souza

157d ago
$106

Siew Fu

157d ago
$100

Tamara Davies

157d ago
$50

Anonymous

239d ago
$1.02k

Anonymous

313d ago
$2.02k

Claire McLoughlin

317d ago
$52

Paul Dahdal

319d ago
$106

Maria Pantalone

334d ago
$53

Serge Makro

334d ago
$53

Anonymous

Well done to everyone participating in this year's fundraising runs, all tough challenges, in memory of Odhran.

335d ago
$500

Karen Moggridge

Wishing you all the best of luck with the run, in honour of Odhran and such a worthy cause. 💕

335d ago
$53

Lana Angel

337d ago
$106

Anonymous

337d ago
$300

Michelle & Craig

Run! We can’t but we love that you do and for such a great cause in Odhran’s memory. Love from us x

337d ago
$500

Anonymous

337d ago
$1.02k

Ciara and Simon

We are very proud of you, love mum and dad.

337d ago
$501

Aodhfin Grech

337d ago
$53

Leif Gould

Go get 'em Simon.

337d ago
$105

Jasmine and Max Newman

All the best with achieving your goal Simon. Jasmine and Max Newman

337d ago
$264

Anonymous

337d ago
$52

Tom Skotadis

All the best Simon. Your strength and commitment to this cause is inspirational

338d ago
$105

kylie valentine

338d ago
$106

Rosemary & Morgan

We love you guys

338d ago
$263

Jean Tabone

338d ago
$106

Matthew Booth

Have fun at the first of many Half Marathons!

339d ago
$21

Anonymous

Doing a great job fundraising for a great cause

339d ago
$1.02k

Ian Lloyd

Best of luck mate and a great cause, you got this 💪

340d ago
$11

Orla Woods

Your fundraising efforts have been incredible Ciara. Thinking of you as embark on your next fundraiser in memory of our much loved Odhran.

341d ago
$106

Helen Bosworth

Great pins Grechy! You’ve got this x

341d ago
$53

Kerri Allen

You have got this Mattty - run 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🕶️🩲🏃🏻‍♂️run for me pleas. I need you to run really quick for a long time at the moment ❤️‍🩹🕎❤️‍🩹🕎

342d ago
$53

Carlos Echevarri

Well done legend! Hope the body holds out!

343d ago
$105

Stu and Lisa Allan

346d ago
$106

Yuvisthi Naidoo and Nirmal Patel

Wishing you all the best for the run. This is a beautiful way to honour Odhran. His memory remains in all our hearts.

348d ago
$250

Franziska

Good luck! Pack plenty of ibuprofen 😜

352d ago
$51

Anonymous

Your family are always in our thoughts .

352d ago
$1.02k

Maria Pantalone

353d ago
$53

Paul Greenup

354d ago
$106

Anonymous

Wishing you the best of luck with your fundraising efforts this year. Take Care.

355d ago
$520

Paul Evans

Good luck to you, have fun

356d ago
$32

Karen Pezzutto

Run like the Police are chasing you!

356d ago
$21

Maria Pantalone

356d ago
$50

Cathy Thomson

361d ago
$53

Julie Allman

Best of luck!

361d ago
$78

Natasha Cortis

361d ago
$53

John and Breeda McNicholas

In memory of Odhran

363d ago
$106

Felicity Zadro

This is for the socks, epson salts and nurofen. :)

364d ago
$53

Mark Zahra and Family

366d ago
$50

Analia Pavan

Well done guys!

367d ago
$20

Your donation to Odhran's Run will help save lives!

Get in touch

Do you have a question about Odhran's Run for Kids' Cancer Research? Please email odhransrunteam@gmail.com 

Or if you have a question about Children's Cancer Institute please contact us at events@ccia.org.au