Greg Folan

2025 March On Challenge

The journey begins

Every journey begins with that first step. Taking that step can be easy or hard. So often in life we procrastinate and say “I will start it tomorrow”. But to hell with that. Every kilometer done now is one less to get done in the rest of March. Despite injuries that have plagued me for the last month, I have made the commitment so I am determined that I will get it done. Any pain I suffer is miniscule compared to what our veterans have suffered and still suffer today. The account has been opened with a walk around the area where I am staying for a wedding. It is a rural area in the Lockyer Valley where many began there journey into the First World War. My grandfather was one of those. He was one of the lucky ones. He returned home albeit with a leg injury which in time became gangrenous resulting in his leg being amputated. But lucky in that he only suffered physically and not mentally, living a productive life, marrying and having children and grandchildren. I am not expecting this to be an easy journey but here goes…..

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:

48

peer support
sessions

28

employment
support

2

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:

200km

I’ve conquered Kokoda and back!

My goal to Kokoda and back:

192km

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$100

Hc2 Consulting

Always happy to support such an important cause.

$71.08

Facebook Donation

$54.12

Joanne Chippendale

Well done Greg 👏

$54.12

Susan O'connor

$50

Facebook Donation

$40.37

Cj Pearson

Rock on Brother!🤘 A great cause!

$40.37

Greg Lord

Greg Folan You are a Legend!!!

$40.37

Annie Shek

What a great cause

$27.81

Annette & Shane

$27.81

Lynn Thomas

Well done Greg supporting the veterans. Suicide awareness and the impact war has on young army personnel is close to my heart. I wish I could donate x 1000! Unfortunately I am between contracts Hope you achieve your goal kms ! Love from Lynn

$25.58

Facebook Donation

$25

Sean Fishlock

Good luck Greg!

$22.58

Nigel Kalapac

$100

Hc2 Consulting

Always happy to support such an important cause.

$71.08

Facebook Donation

$54.12

Joanne Chippendale

Well done Greg 👏

$54.12

Susan O'connor

$50

Facebook Donation

$40.37

Cj Pearson

Rock on Brother!🤘 A great cause!

$40.37

Greg Lord

Greg Folan You are a Legend!!!

$40.37

Annie Shek

What a great cause

$27.81

Annette & Shane

$27.81

Lynn Thomas

Well done Greg supporting the veterans. Suicide awareness and the impact war has on young army personnel is close to my heart. I wish I could donate x 1000! Unfortunately I am between contracts Hope you achieve your goal kms ! Love from Lynn

$25.58

Facebook Donation

$25

Sean Fishlock

Good luck Greg!

$22.58

Nigel Kalapac

Thank you to my Sponsors

$54.12

Susan O'connor

$50

Facebook Donation

$40.37

Cj Pearson

Rock on Brother!🤘 A great cause!

$40.37

Greg Lord

Greg Folan You are a Legend!!!

$40.37

Annie Shek

What a great cause

$27.81

Annette & Shane

$27.81

Lynn Thomas

Well done Greg supporting the veterans. Suicide awareness and the impact war has on young army personnel is close to my heart. I wish I could donate x 1000! Unfortunately I am between contracts Hope you achieve your goal kms ! Love from Lynn

$25.58

Facebook Donation

$25

Sean Fishlock

Good luck Greg!

$22.58

Nigel Kalapac