Will you help me Run For Heart?

Hearts for Ben – Running with Love, Strength, and Purpose

On May 5th, we lace up our running shoes for something far greater than just a challenge. We run in memory of Ben Heaton, an incredible partner, father, brother, and friend, whose adventurous spirit and love for life touched so many. One year ago, on May 5th, Ben set out on his final climb—climbing Mt Beerwah to take in the sunset, doing what he loved most. A sudden heart attack took him from us far too soon, just as it had taken his father, Garry Heaton, in 2009.

This is personal. 5th May marks the start of Heart Week and is also the first anniversary of Ben's passing from heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, and too many families like ours know the heartbreak it brings. That’s why we’re taking on MyMarathon for Heart Week, pushing ourselves to make a real difference. We’re running for Ben, for Garry, and for every family impacted by heart disease.

But we can’t do this alone. We need you. Whether you run beside us (Join us in team "Hearts for Ben"), donate, or simply help spread the word, your support means everything. Every dollar raised goes toward lifesaving heart disease research—because no family should have to endure this kind of loss.

Let’s run with heart. Let’s run for Ben. Let's run for Ben's Dad. Let’s run for love, for awareness, and for change.

Join us. Donate. Be part of Hearts for Ben. 💙🏃‍♂️❤️