Narelle Rusk

2026 March On Challenge

Why I’m Marching — And Why It Matters

March On isn’t just a challenge on a calendar. It’s a decision. A decision to keep moving, to stay visible, and to stand alongside veterans and their families who are carrying far more than most people ever see.

Every step taken as part of March On represents connection. It represents conversations that don’t always happen, support that doesn’t always arrive in time, and lives that deserve care long before they reach a crisis point. Prevention isn’t loud. It’s steady. It’s human. And it works best when we do it together.

This challenge is personal, but it’s also collective. No one should feel like they’re walking alone — whether that walk is physical, emotional, or somewhere in between. By supporting March On, you’re helping fund programs that provide real support, real connection, and real hope for veterans and their loved ones.

Thank you to everyone who has joined, donated, shared, or simply taken a moment to learn more. Your support matters more than you know.

One step. One day. One life at a time.

So far, I have helped provide:

96

peer support
sessions

91

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:

47km

16kms until I reach Templeton’s Crossing

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Legacy

My March On Impact Over The Years

My Tribute Post

Narelle Rusk

For Sergeant Stuart Burney and all his brothers and sisters in arms. Your stories matter. Your service matters. We march to honour you, remember you, and make sure no one walks alone.

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$250

Tammy Sertori (for Jase)

From my family to yours. Thank you for continuing to shine the light on our veterans and their families, and the mental support they desperately need. Our veterans matter. Stuart mattered. Jase mattered and I pray no one else experiences the crushing despair of grief brought to us from the darkness they carried. Eternally grateful to you for carrying the baton when we presently can’t do it ourselves. 🤍

$250

Matched Donation

$106.12

Kerry Moore

Good on you Narelle, your unwavering dedication to this cause is inspiring. Luv u long time old friend 😊

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Matched Donation

$102.12

Narelle Rusk

$95.90

Natalie

Great work Narelle, keep up the kms. Almost half way there

$95.90

Matched Donation

$54.12

Katrina Q

$54.12

Jess

Thankyou

$54.12

Maree

$54.12

Matched Donation

$52.92

Ishanie

$52.92

Matched Donation

$50

Josephine Calabro

All strength to you Narelle

$40.37

Laura Brown

Xx

$37

Anonymous

$37

Elaine

You are a very special lady. Honoured to know you. Blown away by your compassion and sensitivity AND your sense of humour. March On ♥️

$37

Matched Donation

$30

Anonymous

For the spooky night tomorrow

$27.81

Stacey Okeefe

Get you over the $1500 !

$22.58

Mel Lavery

Your amazing and we appreciate what your doing xox

$22.58

Jodie Shea

$22.58

Cathy

$22.58

Steve Mac

Go Rusky go!

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Debra Burney

$10

Facebook Donation

$250

Tammy Sertori (for Jase)

From my family to yours. Thank you for continuing to shine the light on our veterans and their families, and the mental support they desperately need. Our veterans matter. Stuart mattered. Jase mattered and I pray no one else experiences the crushing despair of grief brought to us from the darkness they carried. Eternally grateful to you for carrying the baton when we presently can’t do it ourselves. 🤍

$250

Matched Donation

$106.12

Kerry Moore

Good on you Narelle, your unwavering dedication to this cause is inspiring. Luv u long time old friend 😊

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Matched Donation

$102.12

Narelle Rusk

$95.90

Natalie

Great work Narelle, keep up the kms. Almost half way there

$95.90

Matched Donation

$54.12

Katrina Q

$54.12

Jess

Thankyou

$54.12

Maree

$54.12

Matched Donation

$52.92

Ishanie

$52.92

Matched Donation

$50

Josephine Calabro

All strength to you Narelle

$40.37

Laura Brown

Xx

$37

Anonymous

$37

Elaine

You are a very special lady. Honoured to know you. Blown away by your compassion and sensitivity AND your sense of humour. March On ♥️

$37

Matched Donation

$30

Anonymous

For the spooky night tomorrow

$27.81

Stacey Okeefe

Get you over the $1500 !

$22.58

Mel Lavery

Your amazing and we appreciate what your doing xox

$22.58

Jodie Shea

$22.58

Cathy

$22.58

Steve Mac

Go Rusky go!

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Debra Burney

$10

Facebook Donation

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Matched Donation

$102.12

Narelle Rusk

$95.90

Natalie

Great work Narelle, keep up the kms. Almost half way there

$95.90

Matched Donation

$54.12

Katrina Q

$54.12

Jess

Thankyou

$54.12

Maree

$54.12

Matched Donation

$52.92

Ishanie

$52.92

Matched Donation

$50

Josephine Calabro

All strength to you Narelle

$40.37

Laura Brown

Xx

$37

Anonymous

$37

Elaine

You are a very special lady. Honoured to know you. Blown away by your compassion and sensitivity AND your sense of humour. March On ♥️

$37

Matched Donation

$30

Anonymous

For the spooky night tomorrow

$27.81

Stacey Okeefe

Get you over the $1500 !

$22.58

Mel Lavery

Your amazing and we appreciate what your doing xox

$22.58

Jodie Shea

$22.58

Cathy

$22.58

Steve Mac

Go Rusky go!

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Debra Burney

$10

Facebook Donation