Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives
Right now in Australia, veterans aged 24–44 are 2.7 times more likely to die by suicide than other members of our community. That statistic represents real people, real families, and lives forever changed.
Last year, I set out to walk 96 km from Cranbrook to Albany in 24 hours for veteran mental health — and I didn’t quite make it. But what last year showed me is this: when it comes to preventing veteran suicide, you don’t stop because it’s hard.
This year, I’m returning to the same 96 km challenge, determined to go further and do better, to support Soldier On and the vital mental-health services and programs they provide to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.
Mental health and suicide hit close to home for me. Every kilometre of this walk is about showing veterans and their families that they are not alone, that support exists, and that people are willing to keep showing up.
If you’re able to donate, it would honestly mean the world to me. Your support helps fund real services that give veterans hope, connection, and a way forward.
Together, let’s stand strong with those who have served — and help our heroes march on.
Thank you so much for your support.
So far, I have helped provide:
74
peer support
sessions
71
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:
30km
5kms until I reach Menari
My goal to Kokoda:
96km
Thank you to my sponsors
Legend Rank
Champion Rank
Defender Rank
Ally Rank
$515.50
Rustlers Steakhouse
$158.25
Brett
I’m so proud of you. 🩵
$100
Ali & Neil
$69.69
Gray Hodgson
$54.12
Hannah Chilli
G’day Mark, this is bloody impressive and such a good cause too. Next time we’re in Albany we’ll have to meet up for a walk. Hannah
$54.12
Lindy Chilli
Fantastic Mark, what a great cause! You are a winner💕
$54.12
Valda
One step at a time... ❤️
$54.12
David Steytler
$43.60
Letitia Bracken
Legend!
$40.37
Sm Support
Thanks for caring Mark and good luck on your walk from Cranbrook to Albany
$40.37
Jorgia
$39.48
Jen Farquhar
Cheering you on all the way! Such an awesome thing to do & we are bloody proud of ya. Love Jen, Shaun & Bruce xx
$38
Anonymous
I’m comin’ along for the return Kokoda trip mate, in support of you, supporting others… I’m gonna walk the Cape to Cape in WA’s beautiful South West…;)
$33.15
The Surfing Bean
Amazing work!!
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Rach Aldridge
Onya, Cilli!
$22.58
Corey Dawe
$22.58
Jayde
You got this boss !!
$22.58
Jayde Lampard
You are awesome boss !
$515.50
Rustlers Steakhouse
Good Job!!
$158.25
Brett
I’m so proud of you. 🩵
$100
Ali & Neil
$69.69
Gray Hodgson
$54.12
Hannah Chilli
G’day Mark, this is bloody impressive and such a good cause too. Next time we’re in Albany we’ll have to meet up for a walk. Hannah
$54.12
Lindy Chilli
Fantastic Mark, what a great cause! You are a winner💕
$54.12
Valda
One step at a time... ❤️
$54.12
David Steytler
$43.60
Letitia Bracken
Legend!
$40.37
Sm Support
Thanks for caring Mark and good luck on your walk from Cranbrook to Albany
$40.37
Jorgia
$39.48
Jen Farquhar
Cheering you on all the way! Such an awesome thing to do & we are bloody proud of ya. Love Jen, Shaun & Bruce xx
$38
Anonymous
I’m comin’ along for the return Kokoda trip mate, in support of you, supporting others… I’m gonna walk the Cape to Cape in WA’s beautiful South West…;)
$33.15
The Surfing Bean
Amazing work!!
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Rach Aldridge
Onya, Cilli!
$22.58
Corey Dawe
$22.58
Jayde
You got this boss !!
$22.58
Jayde Lampard
You are awesome boss !
Thank you to my Sponsors
$69.69
Gray Hodgson
$54.12
Hannah Chilli
G’day Mark, this is bloody impressive and such a good cause too. Next time we’re in Albany we’ll have to meet up for a walk. Hannah
$54.12
Lindy Chilli
Fantastic Mark, what a great cause! You are a winner💕
$54.12
Valda
One step at a time... ❤️
$54.12
David Steytler
$43.60
Letitia Bracken
Legend!
$40.37
Sm Support
Thanks for caring Mark and good luck on your walk from Cranbrook to Albany
$40.37
Jorgia
$39.48
Jen Farquhar
Cheering you on all the way! Such an awesome thing to do & we are bloody proud of ya. Love Jen, Shaun & Bruce xx
$38
Anonymous
I’m comin’ along for the return Kokoda trip mate, in support of you, supporting others… I’m gonna walk the Cape to Cape in WA’s beautiful South West…;)
$33.15
The Surfing Bean
Amazing work!!
$30
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Rach Aldridge
Onya, Cilli!
$22.58
Corey Dawe
$22.58
Jayde
You got this boss !!
$22.58
Jayde Lampard
You are awesome boss !





Good Job!!