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Gaye Dandridge

2025 March On Challenge

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$1,149

My Goal

$1,000

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Day 31

Today is the final day for March On. I reached my goal a few days ago but decided to keep going until the end of the month. Thank you to everyone who donated to this wonderful cause.

Day 28

Although I have reached my goal, I will continue adding steps until the end of the month.

Day 27

Today I crossed the finish line. 96km walked this month. I am so happy that I raised much needed money as I exercised each day.

Day 26

I left early this morning hoping to walk a bit further. Although I walked quicker, (no hill) I didn't really get any extra distance in.

Day 25

I struggled up the hill this morning, having to stop half way. Once at the top, I had a rest and continued the remainder of my walk. The finish line is in sight.

Day 24

After a few days off, I was back out walking this morning. I am heading into the final few kms this week.

Day 20

I left later this morning as its not a work day. It was nice to see my route in the light.

Day 19

It was a windy morning. I had the wind pushing against me all the way up the hill. At least it wasn't cold and windy.

Day 18

Still going strong. The mornings are darker and colder but it just makes me walk faster to get back in the warmth.

Day 17

Wow it was a cold morning. 6am start and 12°. That doesn't sound cold unless you are used to mornings that have not been below low 20's. Another 3.5km done

Day 16

The sun took its time coming up today but that didn't stop the heat. By the time I finished my walk it was not only hit but getting windy as well.

Day 15

I have now conquered 60km of my virtual Kakoda Trail. It was a wonderful day to walk around the lake

Day 14

My walk was easy today. I took my time to stop and take some photos. I am well on my way to completing my goal now.

Day 13

I left late today as it was not a work day so I could sleep in. After the hill, I did an easy flat route so was able to do more km in less time. 🥳

Day 12

Today I hit the halfway point of 48km. I am well on track to complete my goal before the end of March.

Day 10

I didn't really want to walk this morning, but a commitment is a commitment. 3.6km later I arrived back home

Day 9

My walk took a bit l Ionger today as I was a bit of a havachat. I stopped twice to talk to people along the way who were visiting the area.

Day 8

I felt it this morning. Two laps of the lake. After first lap my legs were aching but after about a quarter of the 2nd lap, I was able to walk the ache out. I have finally reached Menari.

Day 7

First week done. If I keep up to the plan, I will have reached 96km before the end of the month.

Day 6

Made it up the hill in better time than yesterday by 13secs. Left a bit later today as it is not a work day.

Day 5

Still going strong. I timed myself up the hill this morning. I did it in 5mins. Not bad for a person with weak lungs.

Day 4

I was awake early this morning so was out walking just after 5.30am. I was able to capture the milky way and the first light of dawn on my phone camera. What a great way to start the day.

Day 3

Early morning walk before work. I walked up to the lookout then halfway to town and back.

Day 2

Two laps of the lake done. That's another 6.4km.

Day 1

Today I walked twice around the lake. Although the app clocked me at 11km, I know I didn't walk that far. I manually entered my distance as 5.2km as per my Google fit app.

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:

95

peer support
sessions

57

employment
support

5

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:

102km

I’ve conquered Kokoda!

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Tribute Post

Gaye

I am happy to do my part in helping our hero veterans who have done so much in keeping us safe. Thank you.

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

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Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$200

Phil

$106.12

Anonymous

Wonderful cause Gaye, $1.00 for every klm and $4.00 for a beer at the end. Just do your best. We are all so proud of you Gay

$106.12

Joanne

Thank you 😊

$79.30

Terry Field

$43.60

Shane

$40.37

Margaret

Thank you for your support for a great cause. Well done !

$40.37

Kim

I know you will achieve this and thank you for assisting our veterans

$40.37

Dale Dandridge

$40.37

Patricia Maher

$40.37

Cat Smith

Well done Gaye! You are a great inspiration to us all.

$40.37

Anonymous

On behalf of my Vietnam Vet husband

$40.37

Deb Williams

Great effort. Very worthy cause.

$38.33

Janine Waite

Doing well,Gaye.

$33.15

Trumby

$27.81

Bronwyn Vogt

$22.58

Janine Waite

Keep going, Gaye. Grest cause.

$22.58

Penny Williams

$22.58

Matched Donation

$22.58

Maureen Thornton

Hi Gaye,all the best,you've got this..

$22.58

Amanda Platt

Great work Gaye hope this helps

$22.58

Georgi

Hope you have a successful fund-raiser. Have fun ans enjoy the challenge. ❤️

$22.10

Gaye Dandridge

$11.65

Patricia Connolly

$11.65

Gwyneth Checketts

$11.65

Olly Ford

$11.65

Lois

Go girl Remember I CAN I AM I WILL SUCCEED

$11.65

Anonymous

Like helping soldier that protect our country.Thank you

$10

Stacey

You got this

$6.13

Valerie Stapleton

$200

Phil

$106.12

Anonymous

Wonderful cause Gaye, $1.00 for every klm and $4.00 for a beer at the end. Just do your best. We are all so proud of you Gay

$106.12

Joanne

Thank you 😊

$79.30

Terry Field

$43.60

Shane

$40.37

Margaret

Thank you for your support for a great cause. Well done !

$40.37

Kim

I know you will achieve this and thank you for assisting our veterans

$40.37

Dale Dandridge

$40.37

Patricia Maher

$40.37

Cat Smith

Well done Gaye! You are a great inspiration to us all.

$40.37

Anonymous

On behalf of my Vietnam Vet husband

$40.37

Deb Williams

Great effort. Very worthy cause.

$38.33

Janine Waite

Doing well,Gaye.

$33.15

Trumby

$27.81

Bronwyn Vogt

$22.58

Janine Waite

Keep going, Gaye. Grest cause.

$22.58

Penny Williams

$22.58

Matched Donation

$22.58

Maureen Thornton

Hi Gaye,all the best,you've got this..

$22.58

Amanda Platt

Great work Gaye hope this helps

$22.58

Georgi

Hope you have a successful fund-raiser. Have fun ans enjoy the challenge. ❤️

$22.10

Gaye Dandridge

$11.65

Patricia Connolly

$11.65

Gwyneth Checketts

$11.65

Olly Ford

$11.65

Lois

Go girl Remember I CAN I AM I WILL SUCCEED

$11.65

Anonymous

Like helping soldier that protect our country.Thank you

$10

Stacey

You got this

$6.13

Valerie Stapleton

Thank you to my Sponsors

$79.30

Terry Field

$43.60

Shane

$40.37

Margaret

Thank you for your support for a great cause. Well done !

$40.37

Kim

I know you will achieve this and thank you for assisting our veterans

$40.37

Dale Dandridge

$40.37

Patricia Maher

$40.37

Cat Smith

Well done Gaye! You are a great inspiration to us all.

$40.37

Anonymous

On behalf of my Vietnam Vet husband

$40.37

Deb Williams

Great effort. Very worthy cause.

$38.33

Janine Waite

Doing well,Gaye.

$33.15

Trumby

$27.81

Bronwyn Vogt

$22.58

Janine Waite

Keep going, Gaye. Grest cause.

$22.58

Penny Williams

$22.58

Matched Donation

$22.58

Maureen Thornton

Hi Gaye,all the best,you've got this..

$22.58

Amanda Platt

Great work Gaye hope this helps

$22.58

Georgi

Hope you have a successful fund-raiser. Have fun ans enjoy the challenge. ❤️

$22.10

Gaye Dandridge

$11.65

Patricia Connolly

$11.65

Gwyneth Checketts

$11.65

Olly Ford

$11.65

Lois

Go girl Remember I CAN I AM I WILL SUCCEED

$11.65

Anonymous

Like helping soldier that protect our country.Thank you

$10

Stacey

You got this

$6.13

Valerie Stapleton

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