Des McDonald

2026 March On Challenge

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:

31

peer support
sessions

30

employment
support

1

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:

97km

I’ve conquered Kokoda!

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Tribute Post

WW11 Veterans Vin, Tom and Malcolm

To our Veterans of the past, those now and those of the future, Thank You for what you have given for Australia

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$211

Excellentile

Great work Very proud of the man you have been and are today

$107.15

Elizabeth And Des Mcdonald

It was a family effort- thank you

$106.12

Cox Family

Very proud x

$54.12

Andrew Mcdonald And Family

It was a family effort- thank you

$50

Josh Cox

Good on you Poppy!

$50

Georgia And Liam Marshall

Go Pop!

$22.58

Tobes

Good on ya!

$5

Cameron Cox

You’re an inspiration Pop! You never fail to amaze me! Love ya <33

$211

Excellentile

Great work Very proud of the man you have been and are today

$107.15

Elizabeth And Des Mcdonald

It was a family effort- thank you

$106.12

Cox Family

Very proud x

$54.12

Andrew Mcdonald And Family

It was a family effort- thank you

$50

Josh Cox

Good on you Poppy!

$50

Georgia And Liam Marshall

Go Pop!

$22.58

Tobes

Good on ya!

$5

Cameron Cox

You’re an inspiration Pop! You never fail to amaze me! Love ya <33

Thank you to my Sponsors

$54.12

Andrew Mcdonald And Family

It was a family effort- thank you

$50

Josh Cox

Good on you Poppy!

$50

Georgia And Liam Marshall

Go Pop!

$22.58

Tobes

Good on ya!

$5

Cameron Cox

You’re an inspiration Pop! You never fail to amaze me! Love ya <33