Scott Walkom | Running with a Purpose

Scott Walkom has a personal reason for raising funds for SIDS and Kids in this year’s London Marathon.

“Lisa, one of our team at my work, lost her twins in the final months of pregnancy just over 10 years ago,” said Scott, 48 (pictured above), who is director of Walkom Real Estate in Newcastle.

“It was at the same time my wife and I had just had our first child, which magnified for us Lisa’s loss. Lisa and her husband’s loss had a dramatic effect on everybody they knew. Everyone was very sad as well as very supporting and comforting towards Lisa and her husband, but we were all slightly shell-shocked. In one instant the best time of their lives became their worst. We really did not know what we could do to help.

“With similar stories happening to more than 2,000 families each year in Australia, the need for SIDS and Kids is immense. SIDS and Kids provide real help and support to families in these times of great loss when the family’s normal support network is beyond its limits.”

Scott enjoys cycling and tennis, competes in short distance triathlons, and each year runs the Sydney City to Surf with his eldest son Nat. He said the London Marathon is a personal challenge made easier by combining it with fundraising.

“For me donating to SIDS and Kids and asking my friends and business associates to donate to this great cause gives me more strength and focus to train and complete the 42km course. It also helps to increase awareness of the work SIDS and Kids does and the need for the community to assist them help families in great need.”

The 2012 London Marathon will be held on 22 April. To support Scott, go to www.everydayhero.com.au/scott_walkom_5

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