Kane Cornes to run two marathons in five days for Telethon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 09:55 · Archive

AFL legend Kane Cornes will run two marathons in five days to raise money for Telethon.

AFL legend and broadcaster Kane Cornes will run two marathons in five days, beginning with the Perth Running Festival on Sunday, to raise money for Telethon. The first marathon is at the Perth Running Festival, with the second, the Rotto Run for Telethon, occurring four days later. Cornes, a former Port Adelaide midfielder and Telethon ambassador, said he was willing to put his body on the line for the cause. "Telethon is unlike anything else in this country," he said. "I've seen what it does for kids and families in WA, and once you've seen that up close you want to find a way to help."

Cornes will be joined by several supporters during the second run, including Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook, Triple M breakfast hosts Xavier Ellis and Katie Lamb, and Fat Cat. Fellow Channel Seven commentator Luke Hodge, a one-time rival of Cornes, will skydive over Rottnest during the Rotto Run. Hodge said he was happy to help in multiple ways. "Any time I am asked to be a part of Telethon I jump at it because of the cause and the funds they have raised over the years," he said.

How it is being reported

• Kane Cornes to open double marathon effort for Telethon with Perth Running FestivalAFL legend and broadcaster Kane Cornes will embark on a gruelling challenge of running two marathons in five days as he takes to the streets of Perth on Sunday, all in the name of raising money for Telethon.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 09:25
• Kane Cornes to open double marathon effort for Telethon with Perth Running FestivalAFL legend and broadcaster Kane Cornes will embark on a gruelling challenge of running two marathons in five days as he takes to the streets of Perth on Sunday, all in the name of raising money for Telethon.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 09:25

In this story: Kane Cornes · Luke Hodge · Roger Cook · Xavier Ellis · Katie Lamb · Telethon · Perth · Rottnest

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