After losing his mother to a stroke at 58, Jack Buckley ran 58 half-marathons in 58 days and raised more than $30,000; a second endurance challenge brought in another $12,000
A son’s effort to honour his late mother has earned national recognition in Australia, after two demanding running challenges raised more than $42,000 for stroke awareness and support. According to the Stroke Foundation and regional news outlet Region Illawarra, Wollongong resident Jack Buckley has been named Fundraiser of the Year at the 2026 National Stroke…