60 at 60 under 12 hours for Soldier On
I'm holding a fundraiser to raise much needed funds for veteran support organisation, Soldier On.
For those who don't know. I'm a current serving member of 42yrs in the Army and currently the RSM of 2/17 Royal New South Wales Regiment. I was a member of the 1st Battalion (1 RAR)1981 -1987. I was a Pysical Training Instructor from 1987 until 2001 where I went regimental as Company Sergeant Major 1 Health Support Battalion. In 1984 in 1RAR we did an 80km advance to contact affectionately known as "death march 84" . I was in Signals Platoon (95A) carrying an F1 radio. Prior to that March and in 1983, I was in Mortar Pl and we marched 60km out of High Range back to Laverack Barracks where the 1RAR Band greeted us at the 3 Brigade gate to bring us home back to the Battalion. Great days ... Great memories...
Now in 2022 and to commemorate my 60th birthday (10 December), I intend to pack march in Patrol Order with 40 kg and Body Armour for 60 km. My intention is to do this in under 14 hours but my goal is to do it in under 12.
The last time I did 60km I was 23. This time I'm inspired by the nostalgia of my 1RAR days and two Army people, the legendary Jimmy Hoile (PTI) who ran 60 km for his 60th birthday and an old friend Eva Clarke who has a world record for the fastest marathon with 40 kilos on her back. So I'm combining these two inspiring people's efforts by Pack Marching 60 km with 40 kilos. Please help me raise funds for this most worthy cause who help soldiers and veterans who are in need.
I will be doing this on Sunday 27 November. If you'd love to join me on my walk or do your own walk in your city please contact me.
So, I'd love if you could make a donation to Soldier On today so our current serving and ex-serving personnel and their families can receive vital support services to enable them to thrive.
Thank you!
WO1 Peter Sheehy
My Updates
Let the training begin
Monday 17th Oct Hi everyone I'm so excited about my new challenge well I'm going to walk 60 km in full kit in under 12 hours. I have people who have said they're going to join me and I'm so excited but they are prepared to support me. If you would like to join me and create your own walk in whatever City you are let me know and I'll add you to our support page so you can start raising funds for this great cause. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$39.04
James A
$211
Draintech Solutions
Great work.
$79.13
Jim Hoile
Great work Pete 60 km with a pack at 60yrs is a big effort good luck. Will you be at the PTI reunion? I’ll buy you a beer or 2 regards Jim
$52.75
Anonymous
You’re a champion! Well done.
$79.13
Lisa Cawthorne
$79.13
Anonymous
$50
Karen Sheehy
$50
Colleen Varlow
Well done Pete
$105.50
Oc D Coy
Great cause Pete! Wear a good pair of socks.
$105.50
Sandra Carter
$105.50
Jon S
Great effort mate, we're blue because we're blue!
$52.75
Erica Fritz
$217
The Association Of 17th Infantry Battalions Inc
Well done RSM
$79.13
Stevan Van Stam
$100
Bill Doodie
From all the crew at 1/15 RNSWL congratulations and great effort for an important cause. Hope to catch up with you soon.
$520
Jared Winton
Great cause Pete, well done.
$300
Bruce & Wendy
Huge congratulations Pete & team! Unbelievable effort put in to achieve your goal. You’re all worth so much more!
$52.75
Nadia Varde
$52.75
Leone Thomson
You are ledgends
$211
Kerry & Pau. Eyles
Well done Pete and team!
$52.75
Shannon Donohoe
$52.75
Rhyse V
What a stellar effort.
$20
Matt Ryan
$21.10
Holly Bishop
Your amazing Pete!
$100
Co
You RSM are a legend 👏👏👏 see you in the office 👌👌 tomorrow 😏
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Eden Gumapas
<3
$21.10
Anonymous
$39.04
Michelle Bennett
$520
Air Locker Training Gledswood Hills
💙🏔
$105.50
Chris Mackie
$31.65
Kylie Lazzarini
$79.13
Glenn Sisson
Your an inspiration to many Pete! Great work
$50
Leanne Short
$100
Pamela Rampe
$263.75
Dr Raymond Yeow
After knuckle press ups in 2021, it's now a loaded pack march in 2022..... Pete just keeps on rolling on doing great work...Best wishes on Sunday
$21.10
Lineke Gunning
$126.60
Chris & Ellena Townsend
Good on you Pete. We can’t be there but hope $2/km might lighten the 40kg!! We think not though! Chris & Ellena
$52.75
David Moore
Hi Pete and Sheridan, Wear comfortable boots. Cheers, David
$52.75
Josephine Dunbar
$52.75
Charmaine New
Thank you for your service. Well done Sheridan for your support with this so proud of you
$52.75
Danielle Taff
Good luck, from a mother who's son is serving right now and a friend of the Gallagher's
$168.80
Robert Fritz
Fantastic ….
$52.75
Debbie Norris
All the best with it
$520
Dons Tiles
$520
Dons Tiles
$211
Felicity Gallagher
$75
Mel Baker
Good luck Pete!
$21.10
Steve Lamb
$52.75
Mary Khalil
$79.13
David Major
Happy birthday RSM. Top effort
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Nat
$52.75
Denise Steele
Returned servicemen need our support. Hope this helps a little. Safe journey.
$50
Anonymous
$52.75
Cheryl Brown
Your an inspiration!!
$63.30
Kevin Hewitson
Good Effort
$52.75
Cheryl Birse
Good luck Pete, you're awesome!
$63.30
Heather And Greig Loomes
Well done, Pete. You are inspiring as you set yourself and complete this challenge for a very worthy cause! Goodonya!!
$79.13
Felicity Gallagher
$52.75
Anonymous
Good luck Pete and the Pilates crew. Amazing effort for a great cause.
$105.50
Helen Vickers
$105.50
Ruth Murdoch
$100
Kimberley Winton
All the best Peter and team!
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M Chisholm
$105.50
Anonymous
Bring a navy brat I truly hope you reach your target. What a well deserved cause. Good luck and stay safe on your trekking. J
$79.13
Janet Duffy
It’s a wonderful thing you’re doing. I’m happy to donate as a friend of Wendy.
$79.13
Marianne Matthews
I am happy to donate as a friend of Wendy
$105.50
Sue Bush
I’m a friend of Wendy’s and very happy to support you.
$100
Paula Blanda
Good luck Peter
$168.80
Wendy & Bruce
Good on you for supporting such a worthy cause. Good luck with the walk & fundraising. Looking forward to joining you for the last leg.
$75
Tricia Smith
Hi Pete This is donation from Wendy’s friend
$105.50
Kerry Egenton
Awesome work Pete
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Mark Pearson
Hi Pete, hope this $50 helps from a former 1RAR soldier.
$79.13
Allen
Amazing initiative and an inspiriation to all! Best wishes on the day!
$63.30
Chris Heinjus
All the very best for your 60th Challenge Pete. Well done on 42 years of service in the Army (you crazy old bugger! Only a PTI would do that ;-) )
$79.13
Anna Allison
Wishing you safe and successful effort.
$520
Frances Hamblin
Good luck Pete….you look so fit I’m sure you will do yourself proud for this worthwhile cause. Cheers👋
$42.20
Cheryl Birse
Great work Pete.
$52.75
Mike
Outstandingly and I feel you will do it in a canter!!
$520
David Powis
Thank you for your service and thank you for your commitment to veterans who deserve and have earned the right to receive support. Many talk but few act. You are, and your challenging mission is worthy of you as a soldier and someone who cares.
$79.13
Yogi Upton
1RAR from 1982 till 1989
$52.75
Mick Boland
On ya mate, had to donate as we served in 3 of the same units . Though at different times except 1 RAR. I’m still playing competitive sports at 60 (probably not my best decision) stay well.
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Greg Spence
Hi Pete, Really happy to hear that you are continuing to inspire others through high standards and outstanding example. I wish you well my good friend, kind regards from Angie and Greg Spence,OAM
$63.30
Shane Hegarty
Well done Pete & enjoy 60 🍻 afterwards on yr Birthday … 👏
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Anonymous
$168.80
Russell Thomas
Peter, you are an inspiration to all our young diggers and officers at 2/17 RNSWR. Age is only a number. Thank you for your service and supporting such a worthy cause. Good Luck mate!!!
$100
Andrew Schaper
$105.50
Val King
I am making this donation to help you with your quest. Also because my Husband served in 1RAR from 72-78. Good Luck.
$63.30
Shane Johnson
$52.75
Tommy Griffiths
Love your good efforts
$37
Almeister
Onya dig
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Steve Spencer
Well done sir I was there for the death march and remember it well. Unfortunately time and plenty of High Range adventures has taken its toll and the knees aren't up to it so a donation will have to do. Good luck.
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Denise Mcfarlane
Thanks Pete, good luck!
$50
Trevor Sanders
Well done, but, do you realise God invented vehicles so we don't have to abuse our bodies like this.
$105.50
Kyron Kraehe
Well Done mate !!!! 👊😉👊
$75
Angus
On behalf of the soldiers in C Coy 1 RAR, good luck and thanks for your efforts.
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Craig Bayley
All the best
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Billy Bloggs Vffv
All the best for your great cause. Unfortunately the years have condemned, and I have trouble crossing the road. LOL. Ex BB1 & more.
$105.50
Peter Sheehy
Let's raise as much as we can for this great cause
Awesome work! Now onto the next challenge!