Our Stories
the #outruncancer story has evolved since September 2012 when it started with a promise to run every day - here are a few of the stories from the Media
The Promise
A PROMISE LEADS TO A RECORD BREAKING ACCOMPLISHMENT
Stuff/Waikato Times
A promise has led to a passion, and will soon result in a record breaking achievement for one former Waikato woman.
Run Streak So You Can Fight for Your Friends
Runner's World
Caroline Steer and Vanessa Oshima became friends in the 1980s, at junior high school in their native New Zealand. They ran cross country together, took the same classes, and hung out with the same friends.
5,000 Miles Apart, Two Women Try to Outrun Cancer Together
Runner's World
Ask any runner why they run and you’ll rarely get the same answer. Whether it’s the community it gives, the outlet it provides, or the simple joy of lacing up and getting out, we all have our reasons. But for two New Zealand natives, it’s a bit more complicated. Their answer? Cancer.
Marathon Runner's Global Conquest Inspires Mother and Son
Stuff/Waikato Times
Caroline says dealing with cancer has made her realise how many people of all different walks of life are affected by the illness. She wants to raise awareness of the value of getting health checks.
Thousands of Miles Apart, 2 Friends #outruncancer Together
Only A Game/WBUR
"Cancer for me, at least ... it shakes your confidence. You think you're this healthy person, and suddenly — you're not."
The Streak
Former Matamata College Student Organises Global Flash Mob Run to #outruncancer
Stuff
A former Matamata woman and marathon runner is organising a global flash mob run to raise support for people battling cancer. Vanessa Oshima, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, is also organising the event #outruncancer to mark a personal goal. By March 3, she would have run every day, for 2000 consecutive days.
Cancer Survivor Runs for Family, Friends - and Herself - in Tokyo Marathon
Japan Times
Vanessa Oshima, a cancer survivor from New Zealand who lives in Japan, catches her breath at the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. | RYUSEI TAKAHASHI
Stuff/Waikato Times
For five years Vanessa Oshima has been running everyday to support those she loves who are battling cancer. But when she began she had no idea that eventually she'd be running to help save her own life.
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