Alexandra Craig is taking on her first-ever half marathon to raise funds for The Alliance – pushing through every kilometre to fight gambling harm in Australia.

"I have never run a half marathon in my life. But this December, I am taking on a half marathon for a cause far bigger than myself."

You don’t have to be a runner to take a stand. Whether it's a run, a ride, a walk or a bake sale – your effort can help power real change.

Support Alex here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/running-against-the-odds

Mark started betting as a teenager and spent more than a decade trapped in the cycle of chasing his losses, lying to the people he loved, and slowly losing himself, almost costing him everything.

Now six years free from gambling, Mark’s fighting for systemic change with the Alliance for Gambling Reform to help others escape harm from this insidious industry.

“I was exposed to [gambling] at quite a young age... it just did something to me when I placed that bet – it gave me what I needed.”

Alliance Voices for Gambling Reform Advocate Ed began gambling at just eight years old. What started with horse racing in his family grew into a hidden struggle that drove him to steal $1.8 million and landed him in prison. [Jump to 7:33].

Now, with betting apps always within reach, gambling is easier to hide than ever – even from parents.

“I think if someone's drunk through alcohol or someone's affected by drugs, it's... visible, whereas I could be walking down the street having lost a house on a betting app and no one would know.”

Gambling harm can be hard to spot at first, but its impact is devastating. We must expose the tactics that target kids and fight for real reform.