Day 6 - beach walk
Day 5 - birthday
Day 4 - walk near home
Day 3 - Walk Home from Work
Introduction
My Grandfather 7th Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment was part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) during the Dunkirk evacuation of WW II.
He however did not get evacuated and spent 5 years as a POW in Torun (Poland) Stalag XXA. Reading about the conditions of the March to Poland (Approx. 1300 KM) and then the forced march of POWs at the end of the war, it is hard to imagine the conditions that he had to endure. What is also hard to learn is the treatment he received when repatriated back to England.
There are troubles that are a burden to carry and unfortunately for some they become too much. I sincerely hope that our Veterans know how much they are loved and that whatever struggles they face, that there is support available and for them and to reach out.
Day 2 - Walk to work
Day 2 - March weather
Day 1 - Walk to Work
Day 1 - Walk home From Work
Day 1 - Midnight Walk
Day 1 - Morning View
Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives
Right now in Australia, at 42%, suicide is the leading cause of death for ex-serving males aged under 30 years old.
So, this March, I am walking to support Soldier On's mental health services and programs to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.
It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my challenge so that we can show veterans and their families that they are not alone... we stand strong with them.
Together, let's help our heroes march on.
Thanks so much for your support.
So far, I have helped provide:
107
peer support
sessions
102
employment
support
6
psychology
sessions
...to support the mental health of our brave veterans to help them march on.
My Kokoda Track Journey
So far, I have marched:
55km
8kms until I reach Templeton’s Crossing
My goal to Kokoda:
96km
Thank you to my sponsors
Legend Rank
Champion Rank
Defender Rank
Ally Rank
$527.50
David Blows
$206.20
Kieren Saunders
Happy To Support Dave for a Great cause!
$158.25
Stephanie Blows
$149.81
Sarah
Such a great cause, thank you
$106.12
Tony Middis
$106.12
Bianca
Amazing work hon. Walking will be quicker now with a shorter beard :)
$106.12
Jim Mcluckie
Great work mate, VERY worthy cause.
$102.12
Quintin Shaw
$74
Bobby Cafagna
Well done David 👍🏼
$54.12
Kayla Derschow
$54.12
Bruce Forster
Great cause
$52.92
Matt Carroll
$50
Anonymous
$50
Liane Horne
$40.37
Simon Clarke
$40.37
Vanessa Carley
$40.37
Paul Fowlie
$40.37
Rachel Brack
$37
Jemahla Haynes
$22.58
Jenni Kingston-gregory
Goodonya Dave
$22.58
Anonymous
$527.50
David Blows
$206.20
Kieren Saunders
Happy To Support Dave for a Great cause!
$158.25
Stephanie Blows
$149.81
Sarah
Such a great cause, thank you
$106.12
Tony Middis
$106.12
Bianca
Amazing work hon. Walking will be quicker now with a shorter beard :)
$106.12
Jim Mcluckie
Great work mate, VERY worthy cause.
$102.12
Quintin Shaw
$74
Bobby Cafagna
Well done David 👍🏼
$54.12
Kayla Derschow
$54.12
Bruce Forster
Great cause
$52.92
Matt Carroll
$50
Anonymous
$50
Liane Horne
$40.37
Simon Clarke
$40.37
Vanessa Carley
$40.37
Paul Fowlie
$40.37
Rachel Brack
$37
Jemahla Haynes
$22.58
Jenni Kingston-gregory
Goodonya Dave
$22.58
Anonymous
Thank you to my Sponsors
$149.81
Sarah
Such a great cause, thank you
$106.12
Tony Middis
$106.12
Bianca
Amazing work hon. Walking will be quicker now with a shorter beard :)
$106.12
Jim Mcluckie
Great work mate, VERY worthy cause.
$102.12
Quintin Shaw
$74
Bobby Cafagna
Well done David 👍🏼
$54.12
Kayla Derschow
$54.12
Bruce Forster
Great cause
$52.92
Matt Carroll
$50
Anonymous
$50
Liane Horne
$40.37
Simon Clarke
$40.37
Vanessa Carley
$40.37
Paul Fowlie
$40.37
Rachel Brack
$37
Jemahla Haynes
$22.58
Jenni Kingston-gregory
Goodonya Dave
$22.58
