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10 Marathons 10 Cities
Creator   Lou Majer
Close at  Saturday, 2 October 2010

On the 7th of September 2009, my brother Brendan lost his battle with depression.  It was at times I’m sure a lonely battle with what I no finish line in sight.  His wife Linda and his two boys Daniel and Jaxon lost a great part of their life when Brendan past.  Likewise his mum and dad, and my other brothers and sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends have been left with a void in their life words cannot fill. 



I was looking for a new challenge and decided to finish a marathon in each state and territory of Australia and one on each of North and South Islands of New Zealand.  Hence making it 10 cities for 10 marathons www.10for10.com.au it includes an interactive map of the marathons i am doing.

Last year I completed three marathons being the Gold Coast and Brisbane Marathon in 2009 (the Brisbane and Gold Coast marathons only count for one in QLD) and the final one for 2009 was the Melbourne marathon. In January 2010 I completed my 3rd state marathon being the Hobart Marathon in Tasmania. On the 31st of July I completed the Australian Outback Marathon at Uluru. So four down and six to go.

My next marathon is the Perth City to Surf Marathon on the 29th of August 2010. 

The picture is of my brother Brendan with one of his sons Jaxon and our son Henry last year.

    Black Dog Institute*

The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and Bipolar Disorder (formerly called 'manic depression'). The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
The Institute's mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis and management of the mood disorders by continuously raising clinical, research, education and training standards. In so doing, the Institute aims to improve the lives of those affected - and in turn - the lives of their families and friends.

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SUPPORTERS
SUPPORTERSAMOUNTMESSAGE
Santo and Alison Maugeri100.00Lou, congratulations on your achievements, and in loving memory Brendon.
Natasha Cottle50.00Truely inspired... amazing what you have already achieved. Keep going.
Bristow & Associates 50.00Best wishes Lou, Julian and the staff at Bristow & Assoc.
Simon & Sonia Majer-Smith100.00Well done on a very gutsy run in Uluru. Proud of you Lou!
Tony and Kate Scott10.00Another marathon, another $10! Well done Lou. You're doing an amazing job! Good luck with Perth
Cooper Reeves 100.00Good luck Lou, your determination and compassion for such a worthy cause is an inspiration to us all.
Anonymous50.00Just happy to provide a small donation
Andrea Baker20.00Enjoy your next marathon - your're amazing!
Paul & Vickie Kakia100.00All the best in Uluru! It's very good thing that you are doing.
Mahoney Lawyers 50.00Best of luck Lou, from the team at Mahoney Lawyers
Crnagoj/Farrow Family 100.00Travel safe and good luck in Uluru Lou
Sean & Nathalie Pasterfield50.00Good luck Lou, we will be thinking about you and chearing you on the whole way.
David Croft50.00All the best Lou! Certainly a courageous endeavor!
Theresa Fabia50.00Keep up the good work Lou. Hopefully I'll join you on one of the ten.
Claire Bellenger500.00Sub 12:15 Mate, something for you to work toward with me. Just a reminder that we are never alone and I'm asking for help. :)
Tom Bellgardt20.00Well done in Tassie Lou. Here's another 20. 4 down, 6 to go. You rock..
Major and Majorette Scott10.00Well done lou 3 down 7 to go.
Simon & Sonia Majer-Smith100.00Well done in Hobart Lou!
Anonymous250.00Best of luck in Hobart Lou.Proud of you.
Toni Thornton250.00Lou - we are so sorry for your loss and wish to offer you all our encouragement and well wishes for your journey. A wonderful way to celebrate your brothers life and to show your loyalty to him and his family.
Harry James110.00Keep up the good work ! Regards Harry
Gary Walters50.00Lou 2009 has been a very tough year. We have been blessed to be able to call you, Susie and Henry friends. We look forward to 2010 knowing we can be there for each other without being present. I never met your brother,Brendan, however I know he is proud of your journey to make a difference. We all are. I have no doubts that you will catch up with him again and tell a few tales about the marathons. Have a great run. Love Gary & Mereyl
Brendan Wright100.00Lou, well done, a great cause and a fantasic way to remeber Brendan. Margie and I will be in Hobart with the kids on 7,8,9 of Jaunary, we should catch up. Regards Brendan Wright
David Rodda40.00 
sue pasterfield50.00Go Lou....with you all the way. You are an inspiration to us all & Brendan would be so proud!
Tania Gillies50.00You are a true inspiration and show us how dedicated someone can be when they have a great cause to support. All the best Lou and good luck.
Pete Costello50.00Well done Lou, all the best mate.
Wayne Keath50.00Lou, I wish you every success in your quest and my thoughts are with you and all your family.
Robert Parker30.00Lou -Best wishes with this cause
Jean & Bob Weinert25.00We, too, had a neighbour who committed suicide, Lou. Hope this will help.
Reef Information Technology 500.00A cause worthy of our support
Dan McConaghy100.00Great work Lou, inspirational stuff mate!
Monte Huebsch50.00Great cause. Run Lou Run
Edwin Hughes50.00All the best Lou!
Anonymous100.00 
Belinda Harris50.00This is an incredibly inspiring commitment you have made Lou, all the very best for your challenge.
Meryl Strand50.00Lou As always, Gary and I will be thinking of you as you pound the pavement in each marathon for such a worthwhile cause, so close to your heart. Love Meryl and Gary
Anne Marie Halton50.00 
Terry& Beris Bailey50.00Good luck Lou, hope you reach your target and more.David/Judy sent e-mail.Our prayers are with you all
Anita Wildman30.00 
David & Judy Weinert100.00Our thoughts are with you as you rise to meet this challenge for such a worthy cause. We know you will reach your target & help others to defeat this terrible disease.
Kate Scott30.00 
Jonathan Reeves50.00GREAT EFFORT FOR A GREAT CAUSE - GOOD LUCK WITH ALL THOSE MARATHONS
TRACEY MCALARY20.00Good luck Lou and deepest sympathies for the loss of Brendan. Wishing you every success with all your efforts for raising awareness and knowing you, with your hard work and determination you will do great! Good Luck
Elle Vince250.00 
Tom Bellgardt20.00Well done in Melbourne Lou. As promised, here's another $20
Anne Majer200.00What a fantastic way to remember Brendan. Our family is very proud of you Loui.Congratulations and happy running.
John & Lisa McNally100.00Lou, John & I were deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Brendan. Our thoughts are with all of you. Best of luck in reaching your target.
Mary and Martin Majer200.00In loving memory of a beloved nephew. We are really proud of what you are doing Loui in memory of Brendan. God Bless and love you heaps. Good luck with all that running!!!
Bronia Nowane50.00 
Kathleen Murphy20.00Go well with all your running Lou - wonderful to hear what you're doing, but so sad to know the reason. All the best and much love to your family.
Phoebe McDonald30.00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Lou. Best of luck with meeting your goals of raising awareness and completing the marathons. You're an inspiration.
joanne shaw50.00all the best this week end lou and each day after. you're doing such a great thing. so many people are effected by this but very few do something to make a difference. i wish you all the strength and courage it takes to do what you're doing.x
Andy Goodwin50.00Best wishes for this important campaign. Good luck on Sunday!
Christian,Ryan and Angus Jardine50.00Run Lou run.
Karen Roach30.00Lou, Well done Lou You are very inspirational...hope you achieve your goals.
Darrell Jardine250.00Truly inspirational Lou.Your brother would be proud.
Simon & Sonia Majer-Smith200.00In loving memory of a brother & friend.
Derek Cronin100.00Well done Lou, Brendan has a special place in all of our hearts, and we will be thinking of him when you give it your best on the 11th October. Lots of love Tom and Derek
David Reeves100.00Dear Lou, We were deeply saddened with the news of Brendans passing, it is such a tragedy. Your huge efforts will help many Australians, I think most of us have a friend or loved one who has sufferred with the terrible illness. Good luck with your journey and we are always here to support you and your family. Our best wishes David and Debbie
Cooper Reeves 250.00Lou, We wish you every success in your journey to raise much needed funds and an awareness in others for such a worthy cause. Depression touches the hearts of so many families and loved ones but sadly goes unnoticed by so many. You are an inspiration to your family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. From the Team at Cooper Reeves.
Beston Uniforms 50.00Don't forget to stretch your hammies before you start Lou. Safe running. Mike & Heather
Peta See25.00All the best for the 10 marathons Lou, your brother would be proud.
Chelsea Black25.00What an inspiration, Best of luck Lou
Janeen Rudkin250.00Hey Lou, "Family and life are such wonderful gifts". We know that with your love and wonderful determination and a finish line in sight you will be giving an amazing present for a more guided journey for family friends and other. With Love Janeen, Jessica and Lara Rudkin.
Zara Sexton25.00Great work Lou!
Michael Hansen50.00Good on you Lou - see you at "The G"
Sarah Swannell30.00My deepest sympathies. Depression affects so many people but its legacy is usually kept quiet. You are a brave man. Good luck with your goals!
Pat Carroll100.00Good on you Lou - PCRG is with you all the way!
Cassie & Michael Smith100.0010 out of 10 for the 10 out of 10 Louie - hope to do a few with you & at least we have a finish line in sight.......here's $10 for each marathon
ciaran brock50.00best of luck with this Lou
Graham and Shelley Lee100.00Lou - condolences and good luck mate.
David Burke20.00Such a tragic loss Lou, you have my support as you strive to complete the Marathons....best wishes, Dave
Tom & Sam Bellgardt40.00Hey Lou. Sam & I will give donate $20 for every Marathon you finish. We lost a great friend of ours a few years ago to the same illness. Words cannot describe the sadness we feel for you and your family. Tell me which marathons you're doing, I might even join you in a few... Tom & Sam
Synergy PR 100.00our thoughts are with you and your family Lou
CENTRAL MOTORS 100.00GO LOU GO , GOOD LUCK MATE ,
Mark Bisaro100.00All the best Lou. What a wonderful gesture. Mark
James Quinn-Hawtin30.00 
David Rodda20.00Hi Lou, Good Luck in Melbourne and sorry to hear about your Bro. I'm gonna donate $10 each time you start a Marathon cause I know sometimes you don't finish them!! That means I owe you $20 to date for this worthy cause. Keep me updated...
Mark Creevey50.00 
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