Matthew Smith

10 Peaks Challenge 2026

I'm trekking the 10 Peaks Challenge for Youngcare

For four incredible days, I'll be taking on the adventure of a lifetime, where I'll be taken out of my comfort zone, to raise much need funds and awareness for young people with physical disabilities.

Did you know that thousands of young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities are being left behind in places like aged care or institutional homes? It's simply because there has been nowhere else for them to go.

Youngcare is fighting for freedom, dignity and choice for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities to choose where they live, who they live with, and how they live their lives.

Please donate to my page and show your support. Donations directly support young people with physical disabilities!

My Achievements

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$200

Stacey And Sienna

Go dad, enjoy the cold, im going to steal your bed while your gone!

$100

Russell Maree Strohfeldt

Go Matty.

$100

Mum And Wayne

Good luck in the hike Matt. Hope you don't freeze.

$100

Foofa / Chezza

$100

Jane

Well done Matt! EXTREME!!! All the best for your prep and hike. Love and best wishes. The McMechans.

$100

Janice Ellery

My son is partial quad Rod Smith so go Matt show them what is possible. Bless you.

$50

The Evans Family

Go Hard or Go Home Matt

$50

Jenita & Kiz

Good Luck Matt!

$50

Ella Dorahy

Good luck

$50

Nay

Enjoy they trek Matt!

$25

Josh Haagsma

JPC represent!

$25

Kath Barnard

Well done Matt, enjoy your challenge!

$10

Emmi Peters

Great work Matthew

Fundraising

Fundraising 101: You've Got This!

Your friends, family and work colleagues want you to do awesome things... and raising funds for young people with physical disabilities is awesome! While fundraising might seem a little scary at first, it's easy with the right tips & resources. Below are some helpful tips and resources to help you smash your fundraising goals.

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES

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FUNDRAISING TIPS

TIP 1: Personalise your online fundraising page

Jazz up your page and include photo’s and details on what you’re undertaking for Youngcare. This shows your potential donors why you care and how their support will be making a difference in young people’s lives.

TIP 2: Get the ball rolling and donate to yourself

Lead the way and add a donation to yourself first to show your commitment as well as encouraging others to support you! 

TIP 3: Dare

Make a promise to your donors, if you reach a certain fundraising target you’ll… go without coffee, run an extra 10km, or anything else that might motivate your supporters to give more – plus it’s a great way to incentivise your donors and keep them connected with your challenge! 

TIP 4: Social media

Connect your fundraising page to your social media and update all your friends and family on your progress. Use our resources above to help spread the word!  

TIP 5: Email

Update your email signature with our personalized email signatures. Email everyone you know and tell them what you’re planning and how they can support you! 

TIP 6: Workplace dollar matching

Ask your workplace if they are able to help support by matching every dollar you raise

TIP 6: Host a fundraising event

Either in person, or virtual, a fundraising event is a great fun way of raising funds and awareness. Think a bake sale, car wash, zoom trivia night, work morning tea, or in lieu of a birthday or celebration, ask your friends and family to donate to your page! 

If you have any questions at all regarding fundraising for the 10 Peaks Challenge, get in contact with Youngcare!

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