Challenge 4 Challenge
This August, I’m taking on the Ultimate Challenge: running 245km over four days (28–31 August 2025) from Barmah to Melbourne – all to raise vital funds for Challenge.
It’s going to be tough, but nothing compared to what children living with cancer face every day.
Please consider donating and follow along as I take on this journey. Together, we can help Challenge deliver more smiles.
Major Sponsorships
Corporate sponsorships are available; get your logo on Brennan's running kit, support vehicle, social media and start & finish line events.
Email aray@maben.com.au or call Brennan on 0418 964 424 for more details.
About Challenge:
Challenge is a unique organisation that has a very personal connection to children and families living with cancer. The wellbeing of the entire family is Challenge’s fundamental concern. Through their programs and services, they aim to make life easier as children deal with a life-threatening illness.
Challenge provides an extensive range of non-medical support services including playgroup, music and art therapy, massage therapy and practical information. In the community, Challenge offers camps, tickets to sporting matches and concerts, holiday accommodation, parent retreats, home help, financial support and educational scholarship opportunities. In hospital, Challenge has a daily interface on the ward which involves providing equipment, activities and support.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$54.12
Lachie Reinke
$103.72
Hamish Owens
$1,000
Mulgrave Brick Laying
$50
Bianca Tamburro
$54.12
Luke Green
$54.12
Zoe Robertson
$106.12
John Murphy
Best of luck mate.
$27.81
Anonymous
$10k
The Cps Group
$54.12
Anonymous
$52.92
Finn Alstergren
$27.81
Katie Fennell
Absolute Ledge!
$211
Lionel Y
$54.12
Aaron On
Good luck!
$103.72
Addison, Alyce, Iylah, Maya & Bodhi
Amazing effort Brennan, from your biggest fan Bodhi & Piening family :)
$106.12
Alan Lanyon
Good on you Brennan, hope you can keep safe and sound during the run. Best of Luck from Al and Deb.
$54.12
Alex Love
Goodluck mate unreal
$252.60
Alex Panaccio
Truly inspirational Brennan. What an achievement! A great example of: if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.
$50
Alison Heggart
$54.12
Allison Latross
Awesome effort Brennan and for such an amazing cause. Run Forest Run 👍😂👏👏
$500
Allround Glass & Glazing
What an amazing thing to be doing! Wishing you the best of luck!
$106.12
Amanda Riseley
Good Luck Brennan!
$106.12
Andre Van
Proud of you Brennan and hopefully will be with you along the the way and just remember life is like a box of chocolates run forest run
$50
Andrea Dynon
WELL DONE!
$263.75
Andrew Hack
Mate your a bloody legend all the best on your journey 🤘🤘
$54.12
Andrew Morritt
$54.12
Andrew Petricola
$106.12
Andy Johnston
$150
Annique Ray
What a human! You're bloody incredible BVE!! Keep pushing!!
$104.92
Ari And Alexia
We will be cheering you on , thankyou for supporting an amazing cause , one that has been there for us during our journey. Good luck
$33.15
Ashleigh Williams
You go glen coco!
$106.12
Bailey Russel
$4.09k
Barmah Hotel Launch Event
Funds raised at the launch event at Barmah Hotel on Wednesday night! Thanks to the Barmah community, let's go Brennan!
$1,000
Barmah Pub
$106.12
Barrel Chest Pty Ltd
$54.12
Bazza Dahlberg
$106.12
Bernie Van Eeken
Just an inspiration mate well done.
$158.25
Blind Concepts
$33.15
Bonny Pignatelli
Proud of you mate!💪
$158.25
Brendan Daniels
$1,000
Brendan Dozzi
Amazing sacrifice and effort for a great cause Well done
$206.20
Brent Piening
1 foot in front of the other. Rain, hail or shine. You can do it!
$27.81
Breony Alifraco
Well done mate .
$54.12
Brieanna Spaseski
Well done Brennan!
$27.81
Brittany Muir
So proud of you buddy!
$27.81
Bronte Van Eeken
Go Bren! Huge effort 👏🏽
$54.12
Brooklyn Stein
$27.81
Browny
What can you say. An unbelievable effort. Go well mate
$250
Bryce Gathercole
Keep it up Brenno!!! Your determination inspires me, your mental dedication inspires others and most of all, what you’re doing inspires anyone and everyone involved with Challenge.
$106.12
Bryce , Jess And Mackenzie
$2.02k
Built Tech Hoardings / D-tech
Wonderful achievement Brennan, WELL DONE!!!
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C.a.c.e Services
Great cause and effort well done Brennan.
$33.15
Caitlin Dale
$54.12
Caitlyn Alifraco
Amazing work Brennan. Smash it!
$100
Campbell Norton
It is a truly inspiring thing you are doing! Such an amazing cause. Best of luck on the run!
$515
Campbellfield Bin Hire
Congratulations Brennan - keep up the great work for a good cause :)
$54.12
Carmel & Leon Delzoppo
Well done!
$54.12
Carolyn Owens
$100
Carrington Van Eeken
So proud of the hard work you have put in for such a great cause! Cant wait to cheer you on!
$106.12
Charles & Henny Utting
Well done Brennan! Awesome achievement!
$106.12
Charlie Jagusch
Go you good thing!!!
$2.02k
Chris Oates
$54.12
Chris Brown
$106.12
Christian Kakavoules
$54.12
Christian Snelson
$2.52k
City Circle Group
$1,000
Clare Cousins Architects
Best of luck with the run Brennan!
$1.02k
Cleanworx Services
$5.02k
Codex Plumbing
Well done! Best of luck! Hope you smash it
$100
Colleen Nelson
Good luck on your run, cause close to my heart
$2.52k
Comcraft Constructions Pty Ltd
You have all of our support Brennan
$27.81
Corey & Amber Woods
Incredible thing you are doing mate! All the best with it all 💗💗
$250
Cpero Pty Ltd T/as Alfresco Blinds Co
Good work
$245
Cristian Damiano
Good luck mate great stuff!!
$1.02k
Custom Clad
$5.02k
Dale Moxon
Good luck from the team at Corbritt airconditioning
$106.12
Damian Pierri
Well done Brenno, Amazing effort
$250
Damian Renehan & Helen Doherty
$1 per kilometre plus a $5 tip for wear & tear on runners,
$515
Damien Simonetti
Great stuff, Brennan 👊👊👊
$2.52k
Daniel & Kiera Martin
Your are doing something unreal for these kids mate! You are a bloody legend
$54.12
Daniel Castagnini
$211
Daniel Coluccio
Good luck Brenno!
$50
Daniel Filippone
Good luck Chich 💪
$27.81
Daniel Higgins
$263.75
Daniel Marasco
Good luck Brenno! All the best!
$106.12
Daniel Roberts
$54.12
Dannielle Rowe
$2.52k
Dario Ascenzo
Good luck Brennan on behalf of the Comselec Services team
$245
Dave & Tammy Richards
Great stuff mate!
$1.02k
De Fazio Tiles
$211
Deb Riseley
💛💛💛💛
$50
Debbie Gibson
$2.02k
Deree 5km Run
Keep pushing mate bring it home
$315
Derryn Pagan
Massive effort for a great cause. Well done mate
$263.75
Diadem
Great work Brennan for a great cause
$53.52
Donna Brown
Well done Brennan ⭐️
$106.12
Donny Smarrelli
$54.12
Edward Tang
Keep up your good work Brennan!
$100
Em & Spence
LET’S GET THISSSS BREN!! 🔥 you’re going to smash this 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
$126.62
Emily Plumb
Keen to see you achieve this massive goal. You are doing big things with great success! Looking forward to this 👏🏼💛💪🏼
$515
Faulkner Roofing
$158.25
Ferdinando Vicari
May the wind be always at your back May the road rise to meet you
$3.02k
Fox Fire Protection
Good luck on your run, l get tired driving that far. Great effort
$100
G & C Gentz
Good luck Brennan. You are a star Vanstar❤️👍
$27.81
Gail Cassidy
Congratulations Brennan, you are an inspirational young man.
$27.21
Gary Vallance
Great job mate!!
$54.12
Georgia Walker
Amazing stuff Brennan! You’re an inspiration!
$54.12
Gibbo
All the best mate. Get it done
$54.12
Gillian And Michael Compton
Fantastic effort!!!!
$50
Gilpin Fam
Amazing work! Can’t believe the conditions you’re doing it. Superstar! Go Brent for doing 32km in rough conditions!
$158.25
Glenn Harris
Great challenge for a great cause
$54.12
Greg Tate
$2.52k
Grove Group
$54.12
Hannah Gentz
Smash it Brennan. Legend!
$5.02k
Hardback Industries
Bren, we are so proud of your determination, spirit and guts. You are such an inspiration to so many people. Well done mate.
$162.47
Harrison Heaven
Wishing all the Best luck brenno!! Allthough with calves like yours I’d be more worried if I was the running track, your doing gods work mate something to be proud of forever keen to hear all about it when I’m looking at ya
$263.75
Harry Van Breen
Good luck for your run, mate. Well done for helping the kids and families from challenge.
$2.52k
Hazik Coatings
$100
Hbf Electrical
Awesome job mate, love what you’re doing for such a great cause. You’ll smash it
$106.12
Heath
Love your work Brenno
$54.12
Heath Mcalpine
Go well brother!!
$5.02k
Highbury Plumbing
Great effort Breno & great cause.
$106.12
Hurst Family
Well done Brennan 👏
$315
In Season Landscaping
Smash it mate
$100
Industry Cladding & Roofing
Good Luck Brennan from the Industry Team
$900
Industy Cladding And Roofing
Good luck again!!!! Sorry I missed an extra 0 in our last donation Total donation is now $1000
$106.12
Innovait Technology Solutions
$1.02k
Integrity Glazing Innovations Pty Ltd
All the best Brennan!
$103.72
Anonymous
$106.12
J Ash
Amazing work.
$211
J.kelly Plumbing
$106.12
Jack Rickards
Good stuff mate
$54.12
Jacob Pickett
Huge mate, all the best
$106.12
Jacob Russell
$10
Jacque J
Good on you ! 😇 xx
$263.75
Jai & Kara
Beat of luck mate, You’ll smash it!
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Jake Richards
legend
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Jake, Skye And Molly
Good luck legend! Look forward to see you cross that finish line! All the best from Jake, Skye and Molly
$52.92
James Tsafkas
$52.92
Jamie Cortese
$54.12
Jason & Sally Maher
$50
Jason Pretorius
$27.81
Anonymous
$50
Jess Mckendry
You’re a superstar Bren!!!! Unreal effort 😍
$27.81
Jett Clark
🤙🤙
$54.12
Joan Fitzpatrick
What an amazing young man you are Brennan and running for such a worthwhile cause. Hope the weather is kind for you. Good luck xoxo
$158.25
Anonymous
$211
John Marasco
A great cause, good luck with the event
$106.12
John Santalucia
Brennan do a Cliff Young - run in your gum boots. Good luck.
$22.58
John Traeger
Good luck on the run will be a great achievement for cancer cause regards John
$54.12
Jordan Holman
Great work mate huge effort
$106.12
Jordy
$22.58
Anonymous
Onya Brennan. The world needs more people like you
$54.12
Josh Gillottie
Inspiration mate
$54.12
Josh Pelosi
You’re a legend, all for a great cause! goodluck chich!
$54.12
Josh Pelosi
$106.12
Josh Walker
Go well mate! For a great cause 👏
$106.12
Josh, Tay And Ryder
Good luck, you’re going to kill it!
$50
Joshua Ward
Absolute legend - inspiring stuff, keep it up!
$52.92
Kate Love
Amazing stuff Brennan!
$1.02k
Kelvin Way Pty Ltd
Massive effort Brennan for a wonderful cause.
$260.75
Kerrie , Wayne And Brodie
Best of luck Bren 😀 You are an inspiration to all……enjoy the experience !!!!
$200
Kerrie Van Eeken
Very proud of you Brennan & run like the wind
$106.12
Kim Edwards
Fantastic effort. Fantastic cause. Great meeting you today out on your run.
$100
Kirsty Lamb
Incredible effort Brennan.
$52.92
Koa Van Eeken
Go Uncle Bren !!! Do good running, Love you
$1.02k
Koustas & Co
Good luck, Brennan. This is great.
$54.12
Kristy Jory
Good luck legend
$158.25
Kylie Merkel
Congratulations Brennan. You’re an inspiration!!
$211
Lance Tydell
Good Luck Brennan!
$100
Laura And Corey !
$27.81
Anonymous
$54.12
Liam Carlin-incoll
Good on ya Brennan!
$20
Liam Drapper
Crazy work put in keep it going mate
$200
Lockwood Flooring
$27.81
Luis Wright
On ya mate.
$106.12
Luke Maccora
Truly inspirational. Bring it home Brennan !!
$52.92
Luke Robertson
You got this Brennan 🏃🏻♂️!! Challenge is a great charity to be representing along the way! Hats off to you.
$27.81
Lyn And Ken
Well done Brennan Very proud of you. Lyn and Ken
$27.81
Lyndall And Brad Lord
Well done on supporting such a worthy cause, wishing you all the best. Lyndall and Brad 🥰
$8.02k
Maben Group
$1.02k
Macdonald Floor
$25
Madison Nippard
$1.7k
Mambourin Site Fundraising
$500
Manny Viskas
Great cause, great guy, great effort. Really showing your mental toughness - good luck.
$2.02k
Manson Plumbing
Well done Breno! You are a Superstar!
$2.52k
Marcus Constructions
$106.12
Maree Kienhuis
Well done legend
$106.12
Marija
Best of luck Brennan!
$25
Mark Anderson
Friend of Leeanne. Hope everything goes well. At least it is downhill!
$211
Matt Southwell
Great work mate! Goodluck!
$54.12
Matthew Hook
Goodluck Brenno!
$309.30
Matthew Webb - Baigents
Good Luck Brennan
$54.12
Maxi
Sauce Von Bunsen, I like your work
$27.81
Mcs Concrete
$515
Mcs Concrete
$54.12
Melissa Chadwick
$106.12
Michael Reading
Well done Brennan , Your a super star ⭐️
$100
Michael & Ashleigh Cahill
Well done Brennan, you are a legend!
$500
Michael Schiavello
Great Achievement Brennan ! Well done ! From all of us at Michael Schiavello
$103.72
Miffy Innes
$515
Monty Cricket Club
Good luck Brenny, the whole of Monty is behind you and I know you’ll smash it.
$50
Morgan Broadley
2 more days left!!!! Go Bren
$30
Morgan Broadley
Go Bren!!!!! Amazing work
$54.12
Morgan Brown
Amazing work Bren!! Should be so proud of yourself xx
$106.12
Nathan O'kane
Killing it mate keep it up!
$54.12
Nicholas Wilmot
Go for it Mate..... all the best!
$106.12
Nicky Noble
This is BRILLIANT! All the best Brennan!
$54.12
Nicole Kirwan
$50
Oc Clarken
Good on ya mad dawgggg
$1.02k
One68
Great Effort
$250
Owen Family
You’ve got this CLIFFFY,so proud of you. Cant wait to cheer you across the line on Sunday.
$1.02k
Pana Group
$25
Pasquale Alifraco
Go for it Brennen
$106.12
Patrick Conway
$263.75
Paul Pettenuzzo
Great effort Brennan for a worthy cause
$106.12
Anonymous
$1.5k
Penfab Steel
$211
Pino Alessi
Wishing you the best of luck with this great initiative. Happy to support your efforts
$1,000
Premier Plumbing Service (vic) Pty Ltd
$5.02k
Proform Plumbing
Your a legend mate good luck
$106.12
Rachel Utting
$52.92
Rachel Utting
Inspirational 💛 incredible stuff, can’t wait.
$54.12
Rachelle Brislin
Legend 🙌
$100
Rad And Elise Dyson
Killing it Big Sauce - an inspiration in every sense of the word. Keep kicking goals xx
$1,000
Raven Scaffolds
Massive effort well done
$27.81
Renee Baddock
You did it!!! What an amazing achievement. Huge congratulations. Rest up!!
$27.81
Renee Gentz
Best of luck xx
$106.12
Rhonda And Tim Fogarty
Well done Brennan
$27.81
Ricci
$515
Ridge Plumbing And Drainage
Great Cause & what an amazing effort & achievement.
$22.58
Rob J
Hey Mate - love your work as always what a run what a man!!! Sorry its not more i have moved countries lol. All the best chich #conclife
$211
Robert And Michelle Love
You are bloody legend Brennan!!
$315
Robyn Townsend
Such an amazing, inspirational person xxx
$27.81
Rochester Randoms
was pissed in the mail exchange hotel smokers talking to some randoms from rochester who gave me $50 to donate ! nice work mate
$27.81
Rochester Randoms
$263.75
Rod Signal
Good Luck Brennan. Amazing challenge for a great cause.
$106.12
Russell & Julie Lamb
All the best from Russ and Jules
$211
Ryan Van Breen
Good luck brotha you got this
$211
Sally Ebery
You are truely an inspiration & absolute legend Brennan running 245kms to raise money for Challenge 🏃♂️💪🏼💛 Wishing you safe travels & sending lots of positive running vibes 💛🤍🖤
$54.12
Sam Delzoppo
Fantastic stuff Brennan !!!
$33.15
Sel, Noah, Luna, Olivia
What a journey, incredible guts, strength and a fabulous growth mindset you have Brennan. Well done!
$158.25
Shane Paulo
You’re a champion mate. All the best!
$106.12
Shannon Mckenzie
Go get 'em!
$115.30
Shanyn Owen
Roadside donations! Still good people in the world!!! First $50 from craig half an hour outside of Barmah, huge bunch of coins from a lady who pulled over and ran out onto the road and $50 from a legend in a white Mazda!!!
$54.12
Shanyn Owen/van Eeken
A start of my donation just to show you how proud I am of you and to be along side you in this. You’re crazy but I love you, let’s get this Bren!!! 💛💛💛
$263.75
Shelley Martin
Absolutely amazing what you’re doing Brennan. You’re a champion!
$515
Signal And Hobbs
What a great cause... Good luck with the run and more importantly, good luck with the Fundraising. Hopefully you will hit and surpass your goal.
$2.52k
Skilled Fire Protection
$1.02k
Skye, Jake & Molly Martin
Last push let’s go Bren! You’re a champion 🤘🏼
$515
Skylift Crane Services (aust) Pty Ltd
We’re so proud to be supporting you on this incredible 254 km run for children’s cancer. Taking on a challenge of this scale shows such strength and heart, and the impact you’re making for kids and families going through so much is truly inspiring. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way — good luck, you’ve got this!
$258.48
Staab Decor
All the Best
$27.81
Stanmore Ceramics Pty Ltd
All the best mate for a great cause!
$1.52k
Stanmore Ceramics Pty Ltd
All the best mate for a great cause
$1,000
Star Ceilings & Partitions
All the best. This is a great cause.
$211
Anonymous
$106.12
Stephen De Luca
Well done!
$200
Structural Challenge Pty Ltd
Cancer is something that children should never have to go through. Good on you for doing this.
$54.12
Tarsha Lee
Killing it Bren! Great job
$263.75
Tenny, Em And Koa
Let’s go Uncle Bren, keep smashing it we’re so proud of you
$50
The Barrs
$3k
The Work Pit
Amazing work all involved!!
$18.24
Tikka Amos
You’re a weapon mate, good on you keep pushing xx
$54.12
Tom Redmond
Well done legend. This looks harder than building a letterbox!
$206.20
Travis Mclachlan
Great effort Brennan!!! Excellent effort
$50
Trudi Tindal
Amazing effort. Well done 👏👏
$5.02k
Vic Civil Pty Ltd
A privilege to support such an important cause and get behind the people making it all possible.
$2.5k
Vincent Truda - Vinage Customs
All the very best mate!
$64.67
Wanda Ritchie
$2.02k
Westys Steel Fabrication
Awesome effort Brennan.
$106.12
Will Dunn
Amazing effort mate!
$54.12
Worth Family
So proud of you Brennan
$106.12
Wyatt & Quinn Pagan
Well done Brennan!
Going to smash it mate 💪🏽👊🏻