Firstly thank-you so much for taking the time to visit my fundraising page, I am raising some much needed funds for Berry Street.

Today Berry Street is the largest child and family welfare organisation in Victoria, helping nearly 14,000 Victorians over the past year.

Please help me in my cause by clicking Donate Now to make a secure online donation.

Any contribution, great or small, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Personally I hold Berry Street in high regard as an organisation that stands behind there core values when supporting Young people & Families that are truly inspiring, they are:

Accountability, Working Together, Respect, Courage & Integrity. 

I would like to dedicate my adventure to the inspirational young people and families that struggle through times of sadness and difficulties but own their stories with pride and strength.  I would also like to dedicate my journey to my parents who themselves were courageous in making the decision to come to Australia from England over 60 years ago to provide opportunities for their family.  My own 5 children and grandson who are an absolute inspiration to me to be all l can and set an example to live your life without fear and prejudice. 

I am in the second stage of my adventure where l have reached another goal of getting fit "to get fit", l am training daily enjoying very early brisk intensive power walks and working with weights to assist in gaining strength to walk within the terrain at Kokoda and enjoy the experience.  I have completed an 8km run & 1000 steps in the Dandenongs with my daughter who is also helping me to focus and keep on track.  I have been very lucky with many people supporting me in myriad of ways, such as local gym trainer instructing me on a fitness plan, friends supplying me with resources that l'll need to tackle the track.  I am about to embark on a walk on the Ranges within my area with a friend who completed Kokoda August 2011.  I will also be registering to take part in the "Run Melbourne" Event in July 2012, again to raise money for a great cause Berry Street and enjoying the experience.

Thank-you and wish you all Peace and Harmony.