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Roger & Jakob Malouf

Kokoda 2023

A father and son battling to tame the Black Dog

Two men, with lived experience of mental illness, working to raise funds, spread awareness, and provide support to all those affected by this widespread scourge.

See our "A bit of background" blog-post for more...

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Dr Jake making a house call!

Saturday 18th Nov

Our amazing Black Dog fundraising team

Saturday 18th Nov

Jake carries the old bloke over the line

Saturday 18th Nov

Successfully completed!!

Saturday 18th Nov
Happily Jake and I and all of our amazing Black Dog team are now safely back in Port Moresby after finishing yesterday at Owers Corner at the end of the track. 
It was tough, there’s no doubt about that. 
Fantastic though, ….the  landscapes, the local people and especially our incredible supporters from South Sea Horizons who guided us along the track with such great care. 
It’s nearly four years since Jake and I signed up to do this so it’s wonderful to finally get it done. 
Thank you to all of you who have supported us and our cause to raise funds to support really important mental health research done by the Black Dog Institute. 
Thanks again and if anyone would still like to donate, we would be very grateful 🙏🏻

Last big training walk-The Crinoline, 2 days consecutively.

Friday 3rd Nov
We’ll be starting the Kokoda in a week, so tapering now until Jake and I fly up in 6 days. Getting excited now.

Our final Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser!

Saturday 16th Sep
Tomorrow on Sunday September 17th Jake and I with help from our partners and friends will be manning the bbq outside Traralgon Bunnings, so pop in for a sausage, a cold soft drink and to buy some tickets in our awesome raffle!
See ya there!!

2023 begins

Saturday 4th Mar
Many of you will be aware that 3 years ago, my newly graduated doctor son, Jake and I had committed to walk The Kokoda Track later that year to raise money for mental health and to challenge ourselves. Almost immediately along came the Covid 19 pandemic to shut it down.  For a time it appeared that it wouldn’t go ahead but now it’s on again and time for me to get organised, get fit and fundraise.  Three years on and older brings the added health challenge for me of atrial fibrillation which developed last year.  With great medical care I’ve learned that it shouldn’t stop me as long as I modify my lifestyle a bit, lose a little weight and importantly get fitter later in the year.
Thanks for reading our fundraising page and if you have the capacity, consider supporting our efforts to raise money to support mental health and the wonderful Black Dog Institute. 
Thankyou 🙏

A bit of background - Jakob

Friday 22nd Jan
So Dad has spent a little while asking me to write down some more on our page as to why we're doing this. 

Really this issue goes back further, but I guess my struggles with mental health crystallised in 2013. 
I was struggling at university. Feeling isolated, I wasn't taking care of myself, I had a poor relationship with Dad, and to cap it off I'd just been dumped.
I took stock of how bad I felt, and realised that I had to at least change one small thing.
So I called my Dad.

He came straight down to Melbourne that day, and we started to talk.
We talked about how I was feeling.
We talked about the distance in our relationship
And we talked about what I needed to get myself in a better state of mind.

Since then, Dad has been there for me every step of the way. 
As I've learned to manage my depression, to institute better habits, and downsize my own personal Black Dog.
In doing so, our relationship as a father and son has never been stronger, and I'd like to think that I'm there to support him too nowadays.

Because of this, the Black Dog Kokoda 2021 Trip resonates with us so much, it speaks to the challenges we've gone through together, and the teamwork it has taken along the way.

Just as Dad has been there for me since that year, so too will we be there for each other on the Trail, and as we raise funds for The Black Dog Institute.

Please don't hesitate to donate, to like, to share, or simply to consider how you can support those around you.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$600

Anonymous

Couldn't have you not achieve the final goal amount. Amazing effort 💕

$52.75

Norma Sahhar

We are so proud of you both and hope you are having a great time. Love Norma & Mark

$158.25

Andrew Young

All the best Roger and Jake on your challenge ahead. Hope you both have a safe and enjoyable experience.

$100

Karla Mckinlay

$143.48

Michael Cooke

Hope you have great time up there together. take plenty of Hankies!! Very emotional.

$2.1k

Roger Malouf

Proceeds from our Traralgon Bunnings bbq, raffle and donations. Thank you Traralgon folk.

$105.50

Cathy Haigh

This is an excellent initiative with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing and living with distress. Thank you!

$105.50

Ian Jones

Good luck on the walk boys and well done on your fundraising

$106.50

Brenda

This donation is in memory of my nephew Daniel, who died by suicide in 1998. Thank you both for your wonderful efforts to support mental health research. God bless you both and I wish you safety and success on your Kokoda Track walk. My father served and was injured there during 1942 so your cause resonates with me in more ways than one. Brenda

$50

James Bentley

$50

Renee Mattson

Something I've always wanted to do is walk the Kokoda. Best of luck to you both.

$52.75

Meg & Jake Simic

Goodluck Roger and Jake!!

$50

Glenda Johnson

$50

Anonymous

$51

Ian Mein

well done Roger & Jacob on this awesome undertaking

$52.50

Harry Devery

Good luck Roger and Jakob. Kind Regards Harry and Norma

$105

Emily Webster

$520

The Harding Family

On behalf of The Hardings Gary , Miranda & James , Jill & Harley From a family who has seen and lived with the results of those who have suffered depression and taken their lives , spread the word , in your hour of need , call someone A great effort to build a greater bond between father and son too, well done Roger and Jake , cheers gh

$1.76k

Bunnings Warehouse Sale Fundraiser

$1.02k

Jim & Heather Phillipson

$262.50

Robert Noble

$52.50

Anonymous

$26.25

Richard Young

$105

John Bodey

Good luck with your trek and may your journey be injury free. Safe travels

$31.50

Isobelle Waller

Great cause - hope it's an incredible journey for you both.

$26

Marcia Holdsworth

Go well guys. All The Best

$52.75

Luke Kleinig

Great effort, mate! Proud of ya!

$105

Anonymous

Well done, Jake and Roger and Lyn!!

$52.50

Kerry Liddell

$105

Yoga Space Gippsland

$105

Marija Domic

$52

Veronica Dwyer

$104

Janice & Les

Goodonya Ro & Jake. Have fun supporting mental health

$52.50

Brooke Mahoney

$20

Rudran Brannock

$52.50

Kline

$250

Sarah

So proud of you both for setting yourselves this challenge/adventure and using the experience to support a meaningful cause.

$26.25

Robyn

Best wishes, happy trekking. 😁

$25

Anna Hardy

$262.50

Michael Houston

$52.50

Paul Radford

$105

Jack Lawlor-anderson

Best of luck!

$52.50

Caroline Radford

$50

Dr John Radley

Pleased to support this worthwhile endeavour.

$52

Franwyn Jacka

$208

Brenda Mcneil

$20

Darren Chaffer

$104

Mandy Quinn - Lrh Orderly

$10.40

Penny De Winter

$52

Barb

Love your work!

$52

Haipeng (jerry) Wang

Keep up the wonderful work Jake!

$52

Brooke Mahoney

$52

Marilyn Cook

You are both amazing men , I know you Roger very well , Jake I was fortunate to meet when in hospital , Jake you are an amazing caring man ........Roger my favorite saying “You get the children you deserve “ Xxxx

$260

Sue Gray

Such courage in the face of adversity - truly inspirational. It's our actions that count - to pick up the phone and to be there and listen...... Well done! The Kokoda Trail will be easy compared to your challenges and achievements so far.

$52

Mark

$260

Vinko & Marie

One foot in front of the other and you eventually get there....

$52

Paul Caminiti

Safe journey and all the best!

$52

Susie Andrews

$150

Pat Stanley

$104

James

$104

Michael Pavlovic

Good luck gents!!

$52

Kate Armstrong

$52

Mikey's Mum!!

$250

Saada Malouf

$250

Katherine Pavlovic

$515

Roger Malouf