Louis Carter

Myself and a few ropable legends will be embarking on a 130-kilometer run along the Cape to Cape trail at the end of August. Our primary goal is to raise awareness and funds for Bowel cancer Australia, a cause close to my heart.

We have humorously dubbed this challenge 'No Bowel Out' (Dad life puns). However, rather than approaching this as a typical ego-driven feat of no sleep and 130km straight, we have decided to split the run into three days. This will allow us to truly appreciate the journey and engage in meaningful conversations about life and family along the way. 

Personally, I am currently in the final stages of recovery from a six-month stretch of chemotherapy, after an unexpected cancer diagnosis last December following a colonoscopy. The journey has not been easy, not just for me, but also for those around me. Normally, I prefer to keep my personal life private and tend to roll my eyes at those who overshare 😅. However, if I can raise awareness for this type of cancer and generate funds for the cause, then I am more than willing to put myself out there.

Still completely unsure if my personal battle is over, being in the Charlie Gardner cancer ward on a regular basis really puts into perspective how many people are going through their own shit and pushing on. My personal battle is a blip compared to what some children and other people in there are going through, empathy is at an all time high for me and perspective with life that’s for sure. 

Our collective goal is to raise $10,000 for a charity that aligns with our values and beliefs. We will be commencing our run at sunrise on August 29th, starting at Cape Naturaliste in Dunsborough. The route will be divided as follows:

Day 1: Dunsborough to Gracetown

Day 2: Gracetown to Hamelin Bay

Day 3: Hamelin Bay to Cape Leeuwin

Each day, we will set off at sunrise, ready to push on. If you are seeking a true test of strength and determination, feel free to join us you to join us for one of the legs for a chat if the high heart rate allows it 😅

Looking forward to keeping you in the loop for the journey and hoping you can donate to the cause or share your own stories 🙏🏼👏