Walking with Strangers

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Help us create a mentally healthier world

We're 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.

Please donate today!

Thank you to our Sponsors

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37sqn Social Club

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Joanne Dale

Strangers are only strangers until you speak to them.

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Andrew Herridge

20c/km as promised. Very proud of your achievement Kav! Leading the way and setting the example as usual.

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Angelique Rauschenbach

I CANNOT wait to follow along with you on this epic journey (in spirit and online). Love that you are doing this and know that whatever trials may come you will be victorious.

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Nick Mcgrath

Love the cause mate.

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Elaine & Kent Harland

I'm so excited for you Michael. Walking the Camino will be the experience of a lifetime and I'm sure you'll treasure the memories you make along the way. So proud you're supporting the Black Dog Institute; a worthy cause, helping people suffering mental illness. Looking forward to the updates and being there in spirit on your epic journey of self-discovery. Lots of Love, Mum & Kent

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Margaret Kavanagh

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Michaela Kavanagh

Best of luck. Enjoy every minute of the trip 🤘

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Steph S

Great work, Kav! Or should I say, great walk! Good on you for doing this and enjoy the magnificent scenery (not the blisters though). All the best, Steph S

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Gj

Enjoy the grande cervezas and the blisters mate.

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Lynne & Trev

Best of luck on this epic journey, am sure you will achieve your goal.

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David Casey

Have a great walk Mick, take time to enjoy it without suffering too much..

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Anonymous

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Wallace Family

So proud of you Mr K supporting this worthwhile charity. We look forward to following you every step of the way!

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Mark Huth

Enjoy your trek Mick. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

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Leo Vandiemen

10cents for every km. 😀 + $20 if you sing Soul to Squeeze by RHCP. 😀

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Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

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Josh Marrs

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Michael Kavanagh

Kicking this off by putting my money where my mouth is... C'mon everybody, let's get behind this worthy charity and strive for a mentally healthy future.

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Akshay David

Awesome stuff Kav, all the best!

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Eckers

As promised... 10c per official km logged. Amazing effort!!!

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Zac Delaney

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87sqn Amtif Ric

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Andrew Herridge

Looking forward to hearing the stories as you go. On! On! Hedge.

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Quek

Kav, when I told you to take a hike, I had no idea you'd go so far.

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Jo Johnstone

What an epic journey of self discovery you will have Michael! And thank you for supporting the Back Dog institute and the very important work they do.

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Dianne Johnstone

Well do Michael and all the best on your walk for this worthy cause! I hope you reach your goal of $5,000!

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Anthony Pace

Good luck with the walk! It's agreat thing you are doing and can't wait to see some pictures of the adventures.

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E T

Love your work Kav!

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Anthony William

Will be living vicariously through you on this incredible journey, Kav! Hope you enjoy every minute, and buena suerte amigo! - Scar

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Jarrod F

“No one day is like another; each tomorrow has its special miracle, its magic moment in which old universes are destroyed and new stars created.” Coelho I hope your 800km is rich with magic moments, Kav.

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Rye K

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Pascale

A very worthy cause and a huge huge effort!

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Dolph Page

Great cause Michael - A whole lot more people other than just yourself will benefit from your walk.

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V Stott

So proud of you Michael. You’ve covered topics that don’t always have a light shine upon them. Much love.

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Starr

Love the bonjovi !!!!!! Just saying

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Anthea Eckermann

Amazing efforts for an amazing cause. We will be thinking of you on your walk. Enjoy training, look forward to hearing more about your journey.

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Simon Hornby

A great cause there Michael and best of luck for your trek across Spain.

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Anonymous

Happy walking! From Laras & Natasha

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Amtif Ric

* Cash Donation *

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Rebecca Mcdermott

Best of Luck on this amazing journey for such a worthy cause.

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Judy Mckane

Great cause Michael. You do it and yourself proud.

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Sophee Gaille Southall

Best of luck with the adventure of a lifetime. I hope it's everything you imagined and more.

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Darrin Robinson

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Aleece Costa

Good on you Kav!

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Christian James Krahenbuhl

Safe travels.

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Jeff Bloxsom

Please sing californication by chilli peppers

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Bec Green

Nice work Kav

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Elaine Harland

Michael, another donation, this time as a request for you to sing a song on your YouTube channel 😊 Any one of your faves will do... guessing that could be one by Guns N Roses?

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Marilyn Bloxsom

What a great thing to do, michael

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Angelique Rauschenbach

I would love to hear 'Lullaby' by Nickelback please :)

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Anonymous

* Cash donation *

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Corinne In Texas

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Emma

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Anonymous

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Sarah Rogers

Good luck Michael!