'Heart of Courage' the project name
- The word 'courage' comes from the French word 'Coeur', which means 'Heart'.
- A project name which feels inclusive, so that everyone can grow from it.
- Courage. To be brave, fearless, tenacious, overcoming, mental physical and spiritual strength, to adventure!
- We all need great courage , especially when faced with life adversity. This includes the emotional and physical effects of cancer treatment as well as healing, recovery, in some cases the grief of losing a loved one.
'Aslan' by Susie Heath
Lions have long symbolized courage, strength, and personal power. We share Susie Heath's photography as a source of inspiration and empowerment.
"Below is one of my favourite photos that I took of a lion. I call this photo "Aslan", who is the Lion in my favourite childhood Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. in one story, Lucy is entering a battle with fear and uncertainty. She then hears a whisper on her shoulder which is Aslan who says..."Courage, dear heart". We all need help sometimes, we just need the courage to believe in ourselves. We need that whisper in our ear. " Susie Heath. Tour de Cure Signature Tour Rider & Fundraiser 2023.
'Aslan' by Susie Heath.
Project Purpose
1. Challenge for a Cause
- Personal and teamwork challenge.
- Regional Cancer Research. For a purpose and cause bigger than ourselves.
- Feature endurance sports, the spirit of adventure, community fundraising events.
- Inclusive. Cater for the beginner participant to the experienced athlete.
- Engage volunteers, family, friends, local community groups. Together everyone grows from the name of the project.
2. Empower Connections
- Tour de Cure
- Hastings Cancer Trust
- Port Macquarie Running Festival
- Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club
- Ironman in Port Macquarie NSW
- Run Haven
- Ultraman Australia
- Gem Socials, Social Media Marketing Gems in Port Macquarie
- Hell of The West, Goondiwindi Triathlon Club
- Charles Sturt University (CSU) - Port Macquarie Campus
- NSW Regional Cancer Research Network
We are excited to grow partnerships and empower connections in the process.
3. Fundraise to improve Regional Cancer outcomes
- Fundraising Goal $100,000,
- Engage our four seasons of colour & climate (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) as part of fundraising challenges and events.
- 50% of fundraising to address First Nation Cancer imbalances, improve culturally appropriate cancer care support and services.
- Partnership & Region: Tour de Cure & Hastings Cancer Trust. Port Macquarie-Hastings area, Mid North Coast Region NSW.
4. Connection to Country
- Acknowledgement & respect for the traditional owners of land we swim, ride and ride.
- Connection to Country at a local, regional and national level.
- An athlete and participant's cultural and spiritual experience matters. Grow awareness and conversation.
