Ben Donohoe was a special, sports-loving, caring and intelligent 9 year old. He was born in Canberra and lived with his parents and siblings, Robyn and Peter, Luke, Lauren and Kate in Dunlop Australian Capital Territory [ ACT] Australia
Ben was a very active boy who loved playing cricket and soccer. In fact, Ben not only played every imaginable sport that there was to play, but was a naturally gifted sportsman at all of them. His kindness for others was such an inspiration to all his friends and family. Ben loved his family and when he became sick his mother Robyn would often ask him if there was anything she could get for him and he would simply say, just a cuddle. Ben also loved his music and would sing and dance around in his bedroom to the sounds of SHREK, Robbie Williams and Shannon Noll.
Ben attended Latham Primary school and was in Year 4 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour on the 10th of June 2005.
Despite an operation to remove the tumour and Ben's determination to live, the tumour became too aggressive and Ben passed away on the 2nd August 2005, less than 8 weeks after being diagnosed.
Over the past three years the Ben Donohoe Run and Walk for Fun has raised over $60,000 for the BTA (Brain Tumour Australia) and this money has gone towards finding a cure and preventing other families from going down the same path as the Donohoe's.
The attendance and support from the public is what helps to make this event such a success every year. In the past, both individuals and business community have generously shown their support and we would like to thank everybody who has helped previously as we appreciate everything that you have done!
