1/58Roads were closed outside of Wests to facilitate the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
Photos: 300+ runners race to remove negative stigma
Matt was a fun-loving, kind hearted person who enjoyed a joke and relished making others laugh. His death was unexpected and devastating. He now inspires others to run for suicide awareness and prevention. Check out the photos.
2/58Left to right, Deanne Woods, Katie Refalo, Carissa Mansfield, Shaun, Theo and Leon Woods alongside Harry Green, Grace Borg and Stella Refalo - all ready to do 10 and 5km events.Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
3/58It's about support and the message Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
4/58Great support for the event at the pre race briefing at the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
5/58Dogs are always keen...Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
6/58William Hayward gives a 3km celebration dance at the end of the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
7/58Jodie Battese and Cathryn Zonca-Post cross at the finish of the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
8/58Leon, Myles, Audrey, Mick, Allie, Emma and Calvin flying the flag for Hastings Deering, supporting the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
9/58Taylah and Stuart Joy, of Mackay, with team Kelly Legal supporting mental health event Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
10/58Brijesh kumar ran the 10km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
11/58Michael Wallin was running with Wayne Sherry, both locals of the Walkerston area with Joe Grech (pictured centre), came in as the winner for the 10km Run for MI Life event. He is training to do more and more events outside of Mackay as well. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
12/58Mya and Declan Loveless with Zeph, Ryder, and Cruz Buchanan ready to get out for the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
13/58Lazy Runners Club members Tabby Sopa with Tatenda Meki, out to enjoy the beautiful morning at the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
14/5810km almost done for Phillip Woo a Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
15/58Carl Jackson carves through the traffic to get a good time in the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
16/58Wayne, Maria, Taylah, Ashlee, Zeke Pakoski all from Marian blazed along the track for the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
17/58Isabelle Murray blows bubbles to celebrate after the 3km Run for MI Life in Walkerston. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
18/58Gerard Leotta together with Claudia Vella and Terri Leotta, as well as dogs Cisco and Beau at the Run for MI Life event at Walkerston. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
19/58Peter Young strides out in the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
20/58Nothing can faze Jeanette Farrugia in her 10km effort at the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
21/58Brendan and Janine Refalo finish together in the 5km Run for MI Life on a perfect morning in Walkerston. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
22/58Paige Watts flanked by Callum Millar setting off for the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
23/58Madeline,15 and Jemma Rasmussen 16, made it back after a solid effort in the 5km event. Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
24/58Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
25/58Says it all. Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
26/585km Run for MI Life done for Valmai Shackleton. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
27/58David Lade steps on the timer plate having completed the 3km Run for MI Life course. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
28/58Enjoying a fine Sunday is Monique Best, Hayden Webb, Savana Falzon with Barb Blackhall all from 360 Property who are longtime supporters of Run for MI Life and brought Pudge along. Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
29/58Large crowd move off the line to begin the 3km and 5km Run for MI Life races. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
30/585km Run for MI Life race about to begin. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
31/585km hammered out for Michael Wallin Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
32/58Sharlene Briggs,Hannah Holden, David Reitano and Fiona Masters take the fun approach to the 5km in support of Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
33/58Paige and Tracey Zeller cross finish the 3km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
34/58Matt Bugeja and son Hudson with Emily Garner celebrate every moment at Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
35/58Daily Mercury team: (L to R) Lillian Watkins, Wendell Mills with Izzy, Matthew Forrest, Vicki Bugeja, Editor Rae Wilson with Scoop, Janessa Ekert, Deputy Editor Tara Miko and Heidi Petith at Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
36/58Angus Green, 7, enjoys the lush grass at Wests in Walkerston after completing the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
37/58Kirby Dash holds onto Kayley and Maggie Dempsey during the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
38/58Peyton Walker blitzed the 3km while Daniel and Lachlan Walker hit the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
39/58Rugby Union enthusiast Sheril Buchanan enjoys the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
40/585km and 3km Run for MI Life start. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
41/58The hub at Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
42/58Jerri Hartnett and Brad Lawson making the most of a Sunday Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
43/58Brijesh Kumar completes the 10km course at the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
44/58Charlee Johnston scoots around the 3km course at the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
45/58Music keeps it fun for Anna Schmidt as she finishes the 3km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
46/58Zeph Buchanan means business in the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
47/58Andrew Rooney about to hit the home straight in his 10km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
48/58David Benjamin and Ashlee Magnuson, from Mackay, in the 3km Run for MI Life event with three maltese dogs. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
49/5810km runner Loyd Ofori finds his way back toward the start / finish line, Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
50/58Gerard Leotta with Beau leading the way. Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
51/58Vicki Bugeja and grandson Hudson team up for the Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
52/58Full support from Brian Mahar doing the 10km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
53/58Wendell Mills on the home straight at Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
54/58Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
55/58Emma Muscat completes the 5km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
56/58Joe Grech finished the 10km in 41:33 at the Run for MI Life event. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
57/58Reyna Pakowski takes one of the last turns to get closer to the line in the 10km Run for MI Life. October 17th, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
58/5810km runner Geeta Ariani takes control of her 10km Run for MI Life. October 17, 2021 Picture: Marty Strecker
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