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Two Girl's Walking Kokoda - Share our journey while raising funds for Soldier On.

By B1 and B2

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My target 1000 kms

I'm challenging myself to help prevent veteran suicide.

So, I'd love if you could make a donation to Soldier On today so our veterans and their families can receive vital support services to enable them to thrive.

Thank you!

Tracy

Hero Story Number 1

Hero Story Number 1
I'm the baby. This is the first day my father met me, I was almost 6 months old. He'd been in Darwin cleaning up after the worst cyclone to hit Australia in known history. Prior to that time, he served his country in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam. After this picture, he continued to patrol the seas, right up until the late 80's. During much of this time, my mum was on her own, working, and raising two kids. There was no defence family assistance in those days. My mum, and my dad, are both hero's.
Soldier On raises monies for not just our veterans, but their families as well. Both Amanda Britton and I are walking the Kokoda Trail in April 2023 to immerse ourselves in the 4 pillars of Kokoda - mateship, endurance, courage, and sacrifice. Please can you click on the below link to raise much needed funds for our defence personnel, and their families.
This trek is a self funded trek, all monies raised go directly to Soldier On.
PS. My sister was clearly a runner.

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Monday 24th April

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Hero Story Number 1

Thursday 24th Feb
I'm the baby. This is the first day my father met me, I was almost 6 months old. He'd been in Darwin cleaning up after the worst cyclone to hit Australia in known history. Prior to that time, he served his country in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam. After this picture, he continued to patrol the seas, right up until the late 80's. During much of this time, my mum was on her own, working, and raising two kids. There was no defence family assistance in those days. My mum, and my dad, are both hero's.
Soldier On raises monies for not just our veterans, but their families as well. Both Amanda Britton and I are walking the Kokoda Trail in April 2023 to immerse ourselves in the 4 pillars of Kokoda - mateship, endurance, courage, and sacrifice. Please can you click on the below link to raise much needed funds for our defence personnel, and their families.
This trek is a self funded trek, all monies raised go directly to Soldier On.
PS. My sister was clearly a runner.

Training Walk 4 - Leeches loving Tracy

Sunday 13th Feb
Amanda and Tracy did the Berowra Waters walk again, more so for fitness.  3 arduous ups and 3 arduous downs - even faster this time.   20 minutes faster than last time.

Training Walk 3 - B1 & B2 and an Eastern Brown Snake

Sunday 6th Feb
Training Walk 3 - substitute walk for a postponed 2 day Blue Mountains Trek.  A good punishment indeed.  Interestingly, came across our first Eastern Brown Snake after walking many years in the bush.  Lucky we didn't step on it, so very close!!
We also realised where the phrase 'hitting rock bottom' may have come from :-)

Training Walk 2 - Tracy (B1)

Sunday 6th Feb
Australia Day shenanigans preceded with a 3 hour trek with my good friend Simon.   Not a bad way to start such an important day!!

Training Walk 1 - Tracy (B1) & Amanda (B2)

Sunday 23rd Jan
Cowan to 'The Rock' - Overlooking Brooklyn Bridge and Return.  15.78km.  
Discoveries:  We need new boots and we may need new knees :-).  Marketing plan to raise as much as we can for Solider On being hashed out. 
B1 and B2 are walking down the stairs......

Thank you to my Sponsors

$168.80

Anjeleca Daniel

So proud of you xx

$52.75

Yvonne

Good luck every step of the way!

$79.13

Steven Domeny

Stay safe Xx

$52.75

P J

Kudos to you both! Big effort, Great cause!

$52.75

Kimberley Constantine

Adventuress on a mission x 2! Have an amazing journey Tracy and Amanda xx

$167.04

Samantha Hart

So Proud!

$52.20

Amanda Britton

Looking forward to being part of this journey and experiencing the 4 pillars "mateship, sacrifice, endurance and courage" with you.

$20.88

Liz Brydie

What a wonderful thing you two are doing. So very inspiring and helping those who need it. Good luck on your journey.

$52.20

Anonymous

What a fantastic idea and great cause ….wish you lots of luck xx

$104.40

Morgan Stewart

Well done Ladies. Lean in and smash it.

$20.88

Sue Backhouse

$52.20

Dave Cunningham

$52.20

Deb Dickson

$104.40

Tracy Hart