River's Race 2026

River's Race 2026

We're taking part in River's Race to raise funds for Children's Cancer Institute

River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.

River was an exceptional kid who should have had the chance to grow up and live a big and beautiful life. Devastatingly, River was diagnosed with DMG and passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis on his 8th birthday.

DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months. 

While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG/DIPG.

Please share River’s story and DONATE today!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.75

Liza Carpene

Well done supporting such a great cause.

$55.95

Kendall Paul

$55.95

Bec Maddern

Best of luck Jo, and I’m so sorry for this tragic loss for you and River’s family.

$55.95

Jen Holsgrove

$28.81

Marie Lykke

Hi Jo. So sorry for their loss. All the best hope you smash your fundraising goals xx Marie

$28.21

Ros Makhlouf

$55.95

Alison Dillon Kibirige

Good luck with the run. Such a tragic story my love and prayers go out to all. Alison and AJ xx

$106.75

Tara Robson

Hi Jo. I wish I had seen this sooner as I couldn’t make the run. Absolutely such a heartbreaking story.

$28.81

Katy Arnold

$55.95

Kate Danks

Wishing you all the very best, our thoughts are with you 💙

$540

Sarah Turner

$55.95

Melissa Lucioli

$106.75

Kath O’connell

$55.95

Ian Gregory

All the best

$269.13

Automic Group

Good luck! Such a great cause.

$540

Enumerate

$55.95

Scott Lawson

Please accept my support

$1.04k

Gillian Swaby

Well done Jo for shining a light on this. Thankyou. What a tragedy for the family.

$106.75

Warren Baillie

$55.95

Ted And Sheila Sheehan

Love to all

$28.81

Frances Glynn

Thinking of you

$55.95

Kirstie Mckay

$55.95

James Hughes

$106.75

Mike Lardner

Good work Jo!

$540

Ryan Gurner

Go well Jo

$540

Bec Ciotti

What an important cause, Jo. Hope the event is a huge success.

$106.75

Brendan Henry

$250

Shane Boladeras

Amazing job on the fundraising and thinking of the family and friends.

$23.81

Charles

Well done Jo!

$106.75

Anonymous

well done Jo

$106.75

Kim Stewart

$106.75

Anna Brooks

All the best for the race Jo!

$55.95

Amy Botterill

Good luck, Jo. Every child deserves hope for a brighter future.

$106.75

Alisa Cardaci

Good luck Jo! Very special cause.

$55.95

Anonymous

Best of luck.

$269.13

Antonella Pacitti

With much love to River and his beloved ones, Jo - and cheering you on for the big race!

$50

Mark Lucas

$106.75

Jamie Coad

Good Luck Jo. Well done for helping a great cause.

$23.81

Carolina Weeks

$106.75

Carina Becker

$500

Sequoia

❤ for River & his beautiful family and friends!

$540

Jen Hart

You're a great friend Jo! I hope you exceed your fundraising goal for such a worthwhile cause.

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