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#MyFitStory – with ANGE LISTON-MCCAUGHLEY

The Type1 Foundation was established in Geelong in 2015 by Ange Liston-McCaughley after the sudden diagnosis of her daughter Lila at age 9. With no prior running background to speak of, Ange is now notching up ten marathon runs in a year to help spread the Type 1 word.

#MyFitStory continues its series that celebrates the lives and stories of the people in our community who inspire us to keep pushing forward and never give up.

“I want to teach young people not to value themselves based on how well they play netball.” – Kim Green.

#MyFitStory continues it's series that celebrates the lives and stories of the people in our community who inspire us to keep pushing forward and never give up.

#MyFitStory continues it's series that celebrates the lives and stories of the people in our community who inspire us to keep pushing forward and never give up.

Ordinary, everyday active people who have achieved greatness, overcome adversity or helped those around them through the motivational power of sport and exercise. Our third #MyFitStory is that of Sarah Wall.

“Life sometimes doesn’t go your way but never give up and find the fun in everything you do.”

#MyFitStory continues it's series that celebrates the lives and stories of the people in our community who inspire us to keep pushing forward and never give up.

If you ever needed proof that sometimes you just need to get up and get on with things, Olivia Sayers’ drive and determination serves as a rather compelling example. Olivia has never been one to let the fact that she has Down Syndrome slow her down, as evidenced by her list of sporting achievements – which began at a very young age – and her continued, vigorous schedule of training.

“I was really happy to get medals because I love being on stage. It’s one of my favourite things.”