Matt Pearce

2026 March On Challenge

Slow start but getting there now

Busy couple of days at the start of the month delayed me getting the start I would have liked but now I’m doing a fair bit. I’ve been letterboxing for the election hence my strange walking patterns

First day, kilometres in the board

Yesterday was very wet, with rain all day. I shouldn’t complain, the boys in Kokoda had to deal torrential rain and mud, but I’m committed to 192kms and didn’t want to start the month off being sick. I started with 4 kms on an overcast muggy morning. Unfortunately all the rain didn’t fill the lake up and we need a lot more

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:

29

peer support
sessions

28

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:

62km

1km until I reach Templeton’s Crossing

My goal to Kokoda and back:

192km

My Tribute Post

Matt Pearce

To all veterans, thank you for what you have done. I am grateful for your sacrifice to serve and protect our great country

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$106.12

Jayne-ann Schrader

$106.12

Stacie

Fantastic cause Dundee ❤️❤️

$79.30

Yvonne

Keep up the good work Matt.

$79.30

Anonymous

Great work Cuz

$50

Hayley Smith

Burn off a few bakery pies , all for a great cause! Well done Matt

$40.37

Trevor Keatch

Well done mate

$40.37

Emmaperkins

Hope this helps start you off

$40.37

Carlee Obryan

Hope this helps some

$27.81

Megan Rodi

Great effort my friend. Very Inspiring. 🩵

$106.12

Jayne-ann Schrader

$106.12

Stacie

Fantastic cause Dundee ❤️❤️

$79.30

Yvonne

Keep up the good work Matt.

$79.30

Anonymous

Great work Cuz

$50

Hayley Smith

Burn off a few bakery pies , all for a great cause! Well done Matt

$40.37

Trevor Keatch

Well done mate

$40.37

Emmaperkins

Hope this helps start you off

$40.37

Carlee Obryan

Hope this helps some

$27.81

Megan Rodi

Great effort my friend. Very Inspiring. 🩵

Thank you to my Sponsors

$79.30

Anonymous

Great work Cuz

$50

Hayley Smith

Burn off a few bakery pies , all for a great cause! Well done Matt

$40.37

Trevor Keatch

Well done mate

$40.37

Emmaperkins

Hope this helps start you off

$40.37

Carlee Obryan

Hope this helps some

$27.81

Megan Rodi

Great effort my friend. Very Inspiring. 🩵