Coast to Kosci for a Cause: Fighting Skin Cancer
I’m honoured to be running the Coast to Kosci Ultramarathon—a gruelling 240km journey from Boydtown Beach in Eden to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko—while fundraising for the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation.
This cause is deeply personal to me. In October 2023, I had a melanoma removed from my face, just in front of my left ear. The piece of skin removed was the size of a 20c coin—a confronting reminder that skin cancer can happen to anyone. Having had melanoma once, I know I’m at higher risk of more in the future.
As a keen runner and father, I’ve become even more committed to protecting myself, my family, and my friends. I never head outdoors without sunscreen, a bucket hat, UPF50+ clothing, and arm sleeves—and I encourage others to do the same. Prevention and awareness save lives.
The Australian Skin Cancer Foundation works tirelessly to prevent, detect, and fight skin cancer through community programs, free skin checks, and vital research. Every donation—big or small—helps them protect more Australians.
💛 How you can help:
-
Donate what you can to support skin checks, education, and research.
-
Share this page with your friends and family to spread the word.
Running Coast to Kosci is not just about the challenge of 240km in under 46 hours. It’s about using this journey to make a difference.
Thank you for supporting me, my run, and this vital cause. Together, we can help fight skin cancer and save lives.
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Vandalay Industries
$520
Temple Family
With you all the way !
$240
David Huynh
Your passion is inspiring and an encouraging reminder to those living with cancer and carers to never give up.
$211
Chris H
Wishing you every success with this (another) incredible challenge!
$150
Plumb
All the best legend from the Plumb family xx
$105.50
Jody Collins
$105.50
Belinda Cardwell
Biggest congratulations Rene, your family and crew on another successful C2K. Well done on your fundraising efforts for this very important cause. Hope you are recovering great from the run and wishing for the very best outcome for you going forward 😊
$105.50
Dan Ribu
Go you good thing! Looking forward to watching you smash C2K tomorrow!
$105.50
School Of Strength
Cracking effort. Cracking human. Looking forward to hearing your story 🦍🦍
$105.50
Andrew & Rhonda
Stay strong!!
$105.50
Colin Calder
Good luck... Massive effort
$105.50
Michael Ryan
Good luck in the Coast to Kosi and in support of a great cause
$105.50
Trieneke
Good luck, Little bro 😊 You never fail to amaze me with all your challenges, and this will be another great one to smash out!
$105.50
Julie Steele
Such a fabulous reason to be running Coast to Kosci. Savour every step along the way, you legend.
$105.50
Russ @ Swell Coffee
Make sure you get there early so you don't miss the coffee this time...
$105.50
Jason Richard
Love your work mate!
$105.50
Rod Von Clark
Good luck Frenchie
$100
Dan Donegan
Go Rene!!
$100
Fairy Meadow Newsagency
Epic effort for an amazing cause!!! Cheering you on from our corner of the world in Fairy Meadow. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
$100
Dan Shea
$100
Kate Holland
Go Rene, cheering you on all the way and skin check is booked in. Thanks for the prompt!
$100
Glenn & Tammy
$97
Sarah Zia
Don’t trip! And make sure you stretch 🏃♂️💨
$58
Clayton Talbot
Great work legend
$52.75
Chris Bea
Great work mate, catch you at Kosci! 🤠
$52.75
Mark Avery
Love your work as always mate 🤠❤️
$52.75
Daz Mac
All the best buddy, mammoth effort but your just the bloke for it. 👏
$52.75
Nancy Hinde
Congratulations on your achievement! Been following your progress. ❤️🏃🏼♂️😊
$52.75
Alexander Bergan
$52.75
Lisa Connelly
Thank you for raising money for this amazing and important cause.
$52.75
Rene Collins
$52.75
Matt Smith
Into it mate. Looking forward to joining you for the night run
$52.75
Steve Mrakovcic
Good luck mate 👍🏼
$52.75
Jen Macleay
Well done!!!!
$52.75
Anonymous
Thank You and Good luck mate
$52.75
Wendy Constance
Amazing effort for a great cause! Well done Rene 🤩
$52.75
Jo Crawford
Good luck Rene. Hope you have an amazing race!
$52.75
Patrick Helm
Great effort, well done!
$52.75
Michael Brown
Can’t wait to accomplish this epic again with you!!
$50
Vanessa Jackson
$50
Fay Dysktra
From Bega parkrun - for a fantastic cause ❤️
$50
Ben Clancy
Go Rene!! You’ve got this mate!!
$50
Tiffany Knight
Great cause! Best of luck with the run Rene!
$31.65
Melissa Zakynthinos
$31.65
Ivana
Good luck!
$27
Priscilla
Great cause Kiwi! Great platform and thank you for highlighting the awareness.
$26.38
Pato
Big supporter of this awesome cause. Plus you can do it..
$26.38
Marijke Walshe
Good luck!!!
$26.38
Cath Oneil
Slowly getting the message through to my boy! Sunscreen has been a constant in his life since he was a baby!
$26.38
Ashleigh Howley
You’re a Legend!
$26.38
Edwin Smith
Get it coach
$26.38
Harvey Atkins
C2K, go you good thing, you’ve got this! 🙌
$26.38
Steve W
Good luck Rene!
$26.38
Alan
Looking forward to cheering you along Rene 🙌🏻
$26.38
Teresa Salerno
You have got this 💪
$25
Anonymous
Awesome stuff Rene 🔥 Doing great things and raising money for a great cause 👏
$25
Aaron Cram
Go gettem big dog 💪
$25
Anne Lawson
$20
Lindy Iotti
Run Forrest run. Great job
$2.50
