Sam Byrnes

Supporting Ovarian Cancer Research

I'm putting my foot down to stop ovarian cancer in its tracks!

Support my efforts in the 2024 Mother’s Day Classic in memory of my mother, Jordy Thomson

Hello, I'm Sam and I'm 12 years old, and on Sunday 12 May, I'm putting my foot down to raise money for ovarian cancer research. 

In October last year I lost my mum to ovarian cancer and I want to raise money to stop this from happening to other families. I want to run to save lives and I've been training each week, doing parkrun, and other fun runs, so that I can run my fastest. 

I'll be wearing my mum's running shoes on the day. 

I’m asking you to do more than just stand with me but to support me as I run till we’re done. 

Please make a donation today to support my challenge. There’s only one way to stop breast and ovarian cancers - together!

For more information on how your donations will make a difference, please click here.

Thank you for your support.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$106

Julie And John Thomson

Well done Sam. Your Mum would be so proud of you, as we are too. Go Sammy!!

$106

Tarryn Alford

Wat to go Sammy!

$106

Tim And Jane Hawkes

Sam you are a champion! What a creative and meaningful way to remember your beautiful Mum 🤗

$106

Carolyn Matthews

$106

Matt & Sophie Bisset

What a wonderful tribute to your beautiful Mother Sammy xxx

$106

Millicent

Wow! So so wonderful, Sam. Will be cheering for you on the day!

$106

Michelle Stamper

Well done Sam. Incredible achievement

$106

Riss Robbins

Sammy, you are an inspiration. Your impressive commitment to this cause and the effort you have applied to your running makes me so proud to know you. Lots of luck on the day. You will crush it!

$106

Ken Faulkner

$106

Grandma Thomson

Mummy would be so proud of you Sammy. You are a true champion.

$106

Karen, Chris, Alice And Sylvia

We are so impressed with you, Sam! A beautiful thing to do in memory of your mum.

$106

Peter Leuenberger

lots of love from Switzerland

$106

Kaye Bisset

Fantastic effort Sammy- paying tribute to Mummy, she would be so proud, and to those who continue to suffer- they will be so grateful. Xxxx

$106

Jo Atchison

Go Sammy! Your mum would be so proud. ❤️

$106

Nick Kiss Von Soly

Well done Sam, you’ve got this! You will be making your mum so proud!

$106

Molly Lean

Epic work kiddo!!

$106

Joanna Esterow

Great Job Sammy. Your mom would be proud we will be cheering you on all the way from NY

$106

Tim Kelly

$100

Patricia Byrnes

Nanny and Uncle Stu and Uncle Michael and families are extremely proud of you Sammy

$100

David Byrnes

So proud of my little man. What a superstar.

$100

Maxine

That's great Sammy. I think you've reached your goal for a wonderful cause!

$100

Jane And Joel Prouten

Go Sam!!! You’re a star! ⭐️

$100

Judy Schofield

$58.30

Tom And Judd Quinlan

Well done Sam! We hope you enjoy the run and your Mum will be watching over you as proud as punch. Love from the Quinlan’s

$58.30

Kylie “smyles”

So proud of you. Can’t wait to catch up soon. You’re a star. Love smyles x

$58.30

Jane Jones

Good luck Sam

$58.30

Jennifer Flood

Amazing Sam! What a great way to honour your Mum. ❤️

$58.30

Chook Xx

Awesome Sam You are a superstar!! Love you buddy x

$58.30

Pete Hawkes

Go for it Sammy!! You’ve got this!

$58.30

Anonymous

$58.30

Wendy Adams

Such a great thing to do Sam. Well done.

$58.30

Sally Harrowfield

What a superstar!

$58.30

Emma Law

$58.30

Sally Wall

Well done Sam!

$58.30

Alliie

Go Sam, Go xxxxxxx Love ya buddy. Such an awesome event and cause.

$55

Rhonda Mcintosh

Go Sam… you’re mum is so proud of you

$55

Fiona Barker

Well done Sam 👏👏👏

$53

Rach, Jake, Max And Ella Matthews

Sam, I am so incredibly proud of you..... and your mum would be busting with pride......❤️❤️❤️ You have so many gifts that she has left in you- kindness, determination, fun-loving , helpful, and strong....... we are all behind you!!!! Lots of love Rach Matthews and Jake, Max and Ella xxxxxx

$53

Aimee, Simmo, Luca & Max

Go Sammy!

$53

Lesley Boyd

Great work, Sam

$53

Shaun & Mal

Well done, gorgeous dedication to a gorgeous mum

$53

Helen Fry

Good luck Sam

$50

Sal Joyce

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

$50

Sally B.

Awesome Sam! Love that you’re doing this ❤️

$50

Nicole Dobrohotoff

$50

Anonymous

What a good cause, your mother would be very proud of you as I am.

$50

Jess And Calvin

Bless you Sam, such a beautiful thing to do. We have loved watching you run faster and faster at Park Run - you will do great on Sunday!

$31.80

Lyn I’anson

$31.80

Kendall Prince

Amazing!! Your mum would be so proud of you xx

$31.80

Elizabeth Fenwick

In memory of your great grandmother Joy

$31.80

Kate Mcintosh

Amazing Sam!!

$31.80

Pennie Whiteman

Well done Champ!

$31.80

Laraibe Smith

Well done Sam.

$31.80

Kaye Quittner

Run with the wind, Sammy ... we are so inspired by your love and care for your beautiful mum.

$31.80

Bel & Coops

Good luck Sammy! Bel & Coops ox

$31.80

Jim And Honni

Good luck mate !

$31.80

Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Julie Grogan And Tom Saunders

Well done Sam!

$31.80

Lucy

Well done Sam! Supporting you with all my heart!

$31.80

Caitlin Di Clemente

Amazing Sam - doing your family proud, mum especially!

$31.80

Angel Lamprecht

You are amazing Sam. Have a great race!!

$31.80

Beccy And Mali

We are so proud of you putting your foot down Sammy!! Mali and I are supporting and standing with you x

$21.20

Samantha

Very sweet thing to do Sam 🫶 xoxo

$21.20

Geoff White

Awesome effort Sammy!

$21.20

Claire Kirk

Love what you are doing Sam x

$21.20

Lachie Byrnes

Go bro from lachwood

$21.20

Grandma Thomson

Go Sammy. Your Mum is so honoured by you.

$21.20

Anonymous

Goodluck Sam You’ll smash this in memory of you mum.

$21.20

Carol Fricke

In honour of your beautiful Mum. She is barracking you on Sammy.

$21.20

Julie Anne Thomson

Go Sam Mum will be very proud of you

$21.20

Hellen Grogan

Good luck mate

$20

Katharine Blaze

Good on you Sam. Keep up the good work!

$20

Kristy Ackland

Well done young man! Very proud of you. Mama ACK x

$15.90

Finn Varney

“Go Sam” - from Finn