My progress
I've raised
$2057.72 of my $1392 goal
I've logged
117km of my 100km goal
Support my challenge to help Australian kids in need
The Reason:
After volunteering with the Smith Family’s learning clubs for 3 years, I strongly believe the work they do is incredibly impactful and important.
Education is an incredibly important tool and is widely recognised as one of the most effective long-term tools for breaking generational cycles of poverty. 1 in 6 Australian children are living in poverty and don’t have equal access to an education.
I have seen firsthand the impact that the Smith Family has, and hopefully together, we can support these kids so they can dream BIG and create a better future for themselves.
The Route:
While the challenge is designed to be stretched over a month, I decided to make it a little more difficult and limit it to 4 days (when the weather is decent).
The idea is to walk from Wollongong Harbour to Sydney Harbour over 4 days, taking the scenic route to make it 100 kms (almost). I will be carrying everything I need for those 4 days and camping each night at designated campsites.
The AllTrails link for the route I created is below:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-922e04b?u=m&sh=7un3va
Thank You!!
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Stephen&Janet Dixon donated $215.00
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Caroline Sampson donated $200.00
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Timothy Sampson donated $116.73
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Glenn & Helen Sampson donated $116.73
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Tan Nguyen donated $110.83
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Umar Babu donated $72.70
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Jovan Paopeng donated $67.00
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William Attwood donated $65.00
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Ebony McNamara donated $60.13
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The Psailas donated $60.13
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Nick Sampson donated $60.13
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Jeremy Zhao donated $55.00
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Barry Stevenson donated $55.00
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Jeffery Robinson donated $55.00
My Updates
Day 4
Sunday 14th Jun Well, the final day (yesterday, 13/06/26), is upon us. It was an incredibly foggy morning (soaking my tent's fly overnight) as I woke to catch the first ferry out of Bundeena at 9am. After debating whether mindfulness creates capitalist drones with an elderly man, the ferry arrived at Cronulla at 9:30. After a surprise visit from my Grandmother, it was time to hit the pavement and walk (kind of my thing, at the moment). Today the walking was all on footpaths. The morning consisted of walking along the botany bay coastline (importantly, with uninterrupted views of the airport). In the afternoon, I stumbled my way north to eventually arrive at Sydney Opera House at 6:01pm (1 minute after vivid started).
Day 3
Friday 12th Jun The sunrise was a disappointment, BUT the wildlife was not. I watched a pod of dolphins swim by and a seal surfed a wave right at the beach I was sitting at!
Day 2
Friday 12th Jun Today started with a leisurely stroll through the northern suburbs of Wollongong and along the sea cliff bridge. Then, finally it was away from the road and onto the bush tracks. I imparted some very sage advice on a reluctant 16 year old boy (he had his first overnight hike coming up) and his enthusiastic mother, before heading to Bald Hill beside a 'no walking' road (thanks, Alltrails). Starting the Royal Coast Track at 2:30, I arrived at Nth Era campground just before 5, cooling off with a dip in the ocean (with some incredibly large waves). No signal, so posting this a day later. Share
Day 1
Wednesday 10th Jun 23 kms done!Thank you to my Sponsors
$215
Stephen&janet Dixon
$215
Matched Donation
$200
Mum & Dad
So proud of you, that's our boy! Xx
$116.73
Timothy Sampson
$116.73
Nana & Gramp
Well done Tim we are very proud. Great cause walk well.
$110.83
Tan Nguyen
excellent scheme
$72.70
Umar Babu
Good luck!
$67
Jovan Paopeng
Cheering u on
$65
William Attwood
Good Lad
$60.13
Ebony
$60.13
The Psailas
Awesome effort Tim. Good on you. And wishing you the best of luck
$60.13
Uncle Nick
Woot Woot!! Go Tim!
$55
Jeremy Zhao
big fan of your work
$55
Barry Stevenson
Walk well for a great cause.
$55
Jeffery Robinson
Well done Tim!
$54.84
Lisa Morris
Go Tim!
$54.84
Rebecca Lea
$44.71
Nigel Sampson
Good on you
$44.71
Matched Donation
$44.71
Jenny
$40.40
Bel
Amazing work Tim!!! 🥾🥾
$40.40
Ebba Barnes
$40.40
Ellen
Love your work Tim!
$36
Augusta Onsman
$28.43
Callia S
$23.50
Mariko
Good for you , Tim !!
$20
Tyler Morris
Good on you for supporting a great cause! Best of luck with your journey!!
$20
Anonymous
$11.80
Cara Edgerton
$11.80
Ed
Good on ya mate !
$11.80
Charlotte Dedden
$5
