Lewis Run for Recovery
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Running for Recovery, Healing & Hope – 42.2km of Purpose
Hi, I’m Lewis Shikapwasha, an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor with HOPE Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service (GCADS) — and on Sunday, 20 July 2025, I’ll be running the Goldfields Pipeline Marathon, a 42km trail run, to raise $10,000 for Mara Pirni working with Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni (NTP).
For me, running isn’t just physical - it’s deeply symbolic.
It’s a metaphor for life, recovery, and transformation.
“Running teaches endurance, focus, and resilience — the same qualities needed in recovery.”
I’ve completed over 10 marathons so far, and I know the journey is never easy. It’s painful. It’s long. But with the right support and purpose, growth becomes possible - just like recovery from AOD-related challenges.
This marathon is my way of saying:
With discipline, determination, and community - recovery and healing is possible. One step at a time.
What Your Donation Supports
I’m raising funds for Mara Pirni Healing Place, in partnership with NTP, to support:
- Grandmothers, carers, and extended family raising children impacted by parental AOD use
- Cultural healing activities in the Goldfields region
- Emotional and practical support for caregivers who are often the unsung heroes of our communities
Your donation helps provide the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve.
Organiser
Lewis Shikapwasha
Organiser
Binduli, WA