Hi, my name is Anica. I thoroughly enjoy running and the experiences and journeys that come along with it. I have always aspired to run a marathon however have often doubted my ability to do so. I have been apart of the Wollongong Serbian Orthodox Church since I was a little girl. This place has provided my family and I a sense of community and belonging when we first moved to Australia. I learned my native tongue, dance, history and faith at this place. I made my first friends at this place. The church and people have cared for, looked after and in a way moulded me into the person I am today. Entering the middle of my 20s I wanted to start giving back to the Church and people that worked tirelessly for our small but strong community in Wollongong. My first 42.2km will be dedicated to the Saint John Serbian Orthodox Church in Wollongong. I will be running a personal Marathon on the 9th August 2025 in Wollongong. All funds raised will go towards celebrating the 65th anniversary, renovations and developments of the Church to make it more accommodating for generations to come. At the end of the day, we all spend a finite amount of time on this floating rock, but our impact, efforts and legacy live on.