Joel Norton finishes the Melbourne Marathon
On Sunday the 13th of October, Diamond Valley Coach Joel Norton completed an incredible 42.195 kilometers in the Melbourne Marathon!
Joel raised an amazing $6,591 for his chosen charity Beyond Blue; a not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and suicide. The organisation aims to provide support for everyone in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Over the past few months, Joel has been advocating for mental health awareness within our local sporting community; sharing his own journey with mental health and highlighting the importance of support groups such as Beyond Blue.
“I think if this was five years ago I would be fixated on the time I got. Now; I am just grateful I took the opportunity, grateful I finished, and grateful that I was able to enjoy each and every moment.”
After finishing the 42km run, Joel said that the “bizarre combination of; fatigue, adrenaline, soreness, and enjoyment made it a very unique experience” and highlighted the extreme commitment and dedication of those who compete in long endurance events.
Well done Joel, Diamond Valley Basketball Association is honored to have played a part in helping you reach your fundraising target!
Comments
Comment Guidelines: The SportsTG Network is made up of players, families and passionate sports followers like you who have a strong opinion about sport. That's great - we want you to have your say and share your thoughts with the world. However, we have a few rules that you must follow to keep it fun for all. Please don't be rude, abusive, swear or vilify others. Apart from some pretty serious sport sanctions, we also can ban you and report you if things get out of hand. So play fair and have fun, and thanks for your contribution.