Overview

• Scolyer crossed the finish line at Greenway Parkrun in Sydney’s inner west on June 14 to cheers from hundreds of supporters.
• He was diagnosed with aggressive glioblastoma in 2023 and given six to eight months to live, but experimental immunotherapy kept his cancer at bay for nearly two years.
• Scans in March confirmed a return of his tumor and a May update showed further progression, yet he pressed on with training to reach his goal.
• He credits his family, friends and medical team for their unwavering support and says the milestone has given him purpose in his remaining time.
• His memoir Brainstorm won Social Impact Book of the Year and his public journey has raised awareness of new treatment possibilities for glioblastoma patients.