73 Peaks in 52 Weeks

By Kendal Burke Join Me

Help me make it meaningful

My name is Kendal. I'm a Australian Navy Veteran based in Hobart, Tasmania. On September 20 2026 I'll be tackling the first of 73 peaks in 52 weeks around my home state Tasmania to raise funds for ADF Veteran suicide prevention. 

Head over to my instagram to follow along with the journey! @73peaks_challenge 

The numbers of ADF serving members and ex-serving veterans when compared to the general population of Australia are disproportionately higher!

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year.

That’s why I’m raising funds to support crucial mental health research and support services that help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

Help me spread the word and give those who are struggling the courage to speak up! It's not weak to speak! 

Please donate now. 

Cheers!

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73 Peaks

Saturday 25th Jul
My name is Kendal I'm a Royal Australian Navy Veteran based in Hobart, Tasmania. I know personally what it is like to struggle with both physical and mental health issues as a direct result of my service and that is why on the 20th of September 2026 I'm beginning a journey to raise money and awareness towards ADF Veteran suicide prevention. I will be walking 73 peaks around Tasmania in 52 weeks signifying the 73 Veterans who lost their battle in 2023 and took their own lives. These statistics were released prior to the Royal Commission into ADF Veteran Suicide.
Proudly supporting- Black Dog Institute & Well Beyond Service (little descriptions listed below)
#BecauseTheBattleDoesntEndWhenWeComeHome #VeteransLivesMatter #73PeaksIn52Weeks
Black Dog Institute is an Australian Not-For-Profit. They focus on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions. They have an amazing initiative to assist Veterans who struggle with mental health called Operation Compass!
Well Beyond Service is a wellness program run by Amy Vickers in beautiful Gladstone Tasmania which offers not only ADF Serving, Reservists and Ex-serving Veterans but also all first emergency services first responsers an opportunity to slow the world down and a chance for them to focus on wellness beyond service!
I intend to divide all donations received evenly between the two Not-For-Profit listed above at the completion of my journey.
Follow along with my journey on my dedicated Instagram @73peaks_challenge.