MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — 26 March 2025 — Australian run brand Yeah Buddy has today announced the launch of the YB x Spencer Thomas Hat, a limited-edition performance cap created in collaboration with Yeah Buddy sponsored athlete and creative, Spencer Thomas — with 100% of profits donated to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation.
To mark the launch, Spencer will run 100km from Melbourne to Portsea on 27 April 2025 in honour of his mum, who sadly passed away from breast cancer. The run will support the doctors, researchers, and Foundation that gave his family hope and time — and the hat itself is a tribute to the place she loved most.
“This run is for Mum. For the doctors and researchers who gave us more moments. For anyone in the fight,” says Spencer. “This hat carries that energy — every step, every breath, every wave.”
The YB x Spencer Thomas hat features:
Portsea-inspired wave patterning — a nod to the coastline Spencer’s mum adored and includes a drone shot representation of Portsea, the beach Spencer will be finishing at
Spencer’s infinity symbol — representing eternal love and lasting bond that Spencer and his mum, Tania share
Footprints in the sand — a nod to the experience of Tania getting hot feet and excruciating pain similar to what Spencer will be experiencing during his run. These hot feet also stopped Tania walking down the Portsea ramp something she loved to do.
The yb x Spencer is a Limited release, with ALL Profits going to the Peter Mac Foundation and available now here.
Leon Hayes, founder of Yeah Buddy, adds: “Spencer’s doing something incredibly powerful — channelling grief into movement and meaning. This collab is about more than running gear. It’s about impact, memory, and momentum. We’re honoured to be part of it.”
Follow Spencer’s journey and support the cause directly via Peter MacCallum Foundation website.
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