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Frances Joy

2025 March On Challenge

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$1,362

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Day 30…. i made it

the last 2km in the pool today. what a journey March On has been.

Day 29

day of rest for me I did drive out to see Mark Cili on his epic walk from Cranbrook to Albany.

Day 28

Foggy start in Albany. Planning to do 8km today… …. 6 hours in the water 10km walked (probably more as I kept losing count🤣) I am super pleased with my efforts. with just 2km left, I’ll knock it over on Sunday.

Day 27

another 5km in the pool. I do a lot of thinking as I waddle through the laps, I think of the people in my life, the people that have passed through my life. I am wondering what I will do with all this extra time when March On completes next week.

Day 26

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 10km walking the pool. My goal was 8km, but was spurred on after meeting fellow March On participant Mark Cilli who popped in for a few laps. (40 laps=1km)

Day 25… another 5km

another 5km walking the pool. lots of conversations about Vets PTSD and suicide. I had my walk/swim buddy Caroline join me again. I have a sign on the side of the pool which I hope is generating conversations.

Day 22

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 7km walking the pool at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre. I had the company of lovely sister Caroline for 20 laps. It’s a slow walk in the pool, lots of time to think. To think about the men that were at Kokoda, trudging in appalling conditions. It spurred me on. I did more than double what I was planning to complete. I had some lovely conversations along the way. If you are thinking of donating… now is the time. I have 9 days left and would love your support. Let’s be kind. Let’s be generous. I have my feet up, rehydrating with some bubbly. Cheers xxxx 🥂

Day 15

I’ve had intense week with uni, so completely thrilled to hit the pool and walk 90 laps with weights (2.25km) and swim a few laps at the end. got my shirt in the mail this week and I’ve printed a few posters with QR codes. I’ll be ramping up my efforts now my uni assessment is over.

Day 10

slow walk along the waterfront to ANZAC Peace Park. today I taught WWI and WWII history in a local highschool.

Days 4-9

Day 9 1.2km a swim in the pool and walking with weights in the pool. it was only 1km but it was hard work for me. my happy place is in the pool. Day 8 10.5km working on WA Election was a very long day (17hrs). walking all day, lifting boxes, keeping the peace, managing staff welfare and delivering democracy to Albany. Days 4-7 nothing much to say… chipping away at the kms. I did hear an ad on the radio for March On.

Day 3

walking at Middleton beach was soo good despite the 30km+ winds on the return journey

Day 2

walked along the Swan River before leaving Freo for Albany. spent the rest of the day working… lots of sitting, not much activity

Day 1

M A R C H ON 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ has had a great start with my bestie Debbie and@ a walk along the Swan River North Freo… glorious day. adding a walk at the beach 😊 adding wandering through Freo markets and bar hopping

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:

91

peer support
sessions

54

employment
support

4

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:

96km

I’ve conquered Kokoda!

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Tribute Post

Frances Joy

For Lindsey Your 41st year with the Navy; your commitment, dedication and courage is inspiring. You are the reason I am marching.

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$96

Frances Joy

$79.30

Margo Goodwin

March on x

$79.30

Kel

In support always

$66

Alac Poolside Pals

Donations from other walkers and swimmers at ALAC

$54.12

Heather Campbell

You go you good thing 👍

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Travel West

Good on you Fran xx

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Letitia Payne

I have no doubt that you will tackle this with the same energy and drive you put into everything you do. You’ll smash it

$54.12

Jane Ward

$54.12

Matched Donation

$50

Caroline Clarke-smith

Go girl!!!

$50

Mark Annabel

Great work

$40.37

Michelle Mckinna

Proud of you x

$40.37

Justine Suthers

$40.37

Matched Donation

$40.37

Shane Bransby

From the St Joes English Department!

$37

Kathy

Happy to support this great cause! Happy marching 😀

$37

Matched Donation

$20

Colleen

All the best Frances.

$20

Danielle Hulme

$20

Matched Donation

$96

Frances Joy

$79.30

Margo Goodwin

March on x

$79.30

Kel

In support always

$66

Alac Poolside Pals

Donations from other walkers and swimmers at ALAC

$54.12

Heather Campbell

You go you good thing 👍

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Travel West

Good on you Fran xx

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Letitia Payne

I have no doubt that you will tackle this with the same energy and drive you put into everything you do. You’ll smash it

$54.12

Jane Ward

$54.12

Matched Donation

$50

Caroline Clarke-smith

Go girl!!!

$50

Mark Annabel

Great work

$40.37

Michelle Mckinna

Proud of you x

$40.37

Justine Suthers

$40.37

Matched Donation

$40.37

Shane Bransby

From the St Joes English Department!

$37

Kathy

Happy to support this great cause! Happy marching 😀

$37

Matched Donation

$20

Colleen

All the best Frances.

$20

Danielle Hulme

$20

Matched Donation

Thank you to my Sponsors

$66

Alac Poolside Pals

Donations from other walkers and swimmers at ALAC

$54.12

Heather Campbell

You go you good thing 👍

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Travel West

Good on you Fran xx

$54.12

Matched Donation

$54.12

Letitia Payne

I have no doubt that you will tackle this with the same energy and drive you put into everything you do. You’ll smash it

$54.12

Jane Ward

$54.12

Matched Donation

$50

Caroline Clarke-smith

Go girl!!!

$50

Mark Annabel

Great work

$40.37

Michelle Mckinna

Proud of you x

$40.37

Justine Suthers

$40.37

Matched Donation

$40.37

Shane Bransby

From the St Joes English Department!

$37

Kathy

Happy to support this great cause! Happy marching 😀

$37

Matched Donation

$20

Colleen

All the best Frances.

$20

Danielle Hulme

$20

Matched Donation