In this heartfelt episode, your host John Littlefair chats with Todd Ingraham, an elite athlete and former WA Police canine handler, who has conquered some of the world’s toughest marathons. However, nothing could have prepared Todd for his most challenging battle yet — Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Todd opens up about his transition from the marathon track to living with MND, and the unbreakable bond he shares with his black Labrador and police partner, Chase. This story is about resilience, love, and determination.
Todd’s wife, Tina, has transformed her heartbreak into a mission, raising over $50,000 for MNDAWA. Her dedication and love are a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
If Todd’s story touches your heart, below is a direct link to Tina’s fundraising page
Tina’s Fundraising Page is Here
For more information, you can email
Never Just A Dog Official Website
To Todd and Tina
Thanks for my red puffy eyes now!! I am about to start my annual drive to the Pilbara today!
I have known you, Todd, since you were much younger and stood on podium with you at Rottnest marathon in the 90s, as well as the Cross country runs on Saturday arvos, (Canning versus Melville), and WAMC. I always had a lotta respect for you. Your clear cut, no nonsense way, waste no words! Your grit and determination and work style around training and achieving goals. Life has been packed for you! Wow, you talked so well! (More than I have ever heard you talk!) I loved hearing all of it, but in particular the Melbourne marathon win. Very special to hold that feeling.
I met Tina later, when she became the new Queen of running.
The emotion this brings up is not just for you and Tina and girls, but drags things, (all the while kicking and screaming!), out of myself. I would love to share a snippet with you one day if I get the chance. Thanks so much for sharing. Heart warming story.
Well said Robin, what a brave and courageous man Todd is and what an amazing wife too
Amanda