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Marc Ward

Kokoda 2023

Help me create a mentally healthier world!

I'm standing up to join Team Black Dog to turn ground breaking research into life saving action.

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life — individuals, families, workplaces and communities.

I'm inspired by the work of Black Dog Institute and want to support them by raising money as part of my participation in Black Dog Institute's Hike for Mental Health: Kokoda 2023.

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can.

The more people that know about Black Dog Institute, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot to so many!

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$3,500

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My Updates

Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge 30km Event

Tuesday 16th May

Update

Tuesday 16th May
Well there is just under 6 months until we leave, and I have officially raised just over half of my goal. Extremely happy with that. Going to keep smashing the fundraisers though, and raise as much as I can for this wonderful charity. 
Training has been going well. Having already committed to the local Kokoda Challenge here in QLD, a lot of effort is going into being prepared for those events. I have already completed the Sunshine Coast 30km. The Brisbane 48km is in 3 weeks, and the ultimate challenge of 96km is in 9 weeks. If I survive all that, I’ll be well placed for our November trip to PNG. I have a big training session planned for this weekend, should complete about 36km. Anyway, things are looking good. Just need to start buying some gear for the trip, flights and travel insurance is already ticked off the list. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$105.50

Matthew De Ville

$263.75

Tony Sims

$500

Robert Moran

Remember that when you stop at one of those beautiful creeks for a rest there is a near vertical 400m climb to follow! Enjoy the mud.

$1,000

Raffle Proceeds

$105.50

Sean Curtis

$263.75

Adam St John

Good on you mate. Make sure you ask about the birds!

$271

Munch Market Sausage Sizzle Ward

$187.50

Market Bbq

$200

Anzac Day Fundraiser

$21

Shayle Arnold

Have a great time, what an experience and a great cause! Good on you! Stay safe!

$20

Casey Cameron

Good luck!

$501

Car Wash Fundraiser

$105

Danny And Abby

All the best to you guys! Be safe and enjoy yourselves.

$50

Off-road Hybrids

Good luck.

$105

Chris & Jules

Great cause - Good luck on the Kokoda journey

$50

Kerrie

Good luck Marc 👍🏻

$105

Robyn Whatson

$100

Mason Luxford

Awesome initiative mate happy to support such a great cause!

$50

Angela Schweikert

$105

Sam Xo

Have the best experience whilst supporting an amazing and thoughtful cause!!