Desert Trek Challenge for YOUNGCARE
To physically and mentally trek 230km over 9 days in one of the world's most demanding environments will be a challenge!
Endless sand dunes, scorching desert sun and isolation will be conditions that will remove my freedom of choice... no showers, comfortable bed, or luxuries...
This will provide a striking reflection of the challenges that young people with high physical support needs face on a daily basis.
I'm inviting you to join me on this journey to make a difference. Every step I take, will be one step closer to building quality specialist disability homes, providing grants and creating choice, independence and dignity for young people with complex physical disabilities.
Your donation will directly impact the lives of young people with high care needs.
T-shirt Sponsorship opportunities available.
Scroll to the end of this page for photo gallery and click links for previous trek highlights!
https://youtu.be/4r3q52ywL8Q?si=iiA3KIDX9dn1QWaj
Youngcare is a national not-for-profit revolutionising the way young people with high care disability live-with freedom, dignity and choice.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$5k
Woodley Foundation
$2.5k
Hands For Humanity Foundation
$1.5k
Seamus Evans
$1.5k
Melbourne Cup Fundraiser
We are cheering you on for a great cause.
$1,000
George Nason
Good job Wendy. Great cause.
$900
Bills Boot Busting Booties
Bills Ball Busting Booties is right behind Wendy on this terrific trek adventure that she is taking part in for a wonderful cause helping others. Go you good girl!!! 👧 💖
$500
Wavell Heights Gourmet Meats
Pat of Wavell Heights Gourmet Meats with Bills Ball Busting Booties. Wish Wendy all the best on trek across the Simpson Desert for such a wonderful cause. Go you good girl.
$500
Diana And Grant Groves
Go Wendy 🥾
$250
Belinda Walters
Go Wendy! Amazing charity x
$250
Cr Penny Wolff
You got this Wendy! Proud of you! Backing you all the way ❤
$250
Steiny Family
‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks’. We know your passion for this wonderful Charity is so close to your heart and we wish you all the very best, every single step of the way!! Love you ❤️
$250
Darren Timms
$250
Jonaelle And Ian
You’re truly inspirational Wendy!
$200
Sharon
What an amazing cause! Best of luck Wendy! Sharon & Dan
$200
Bots (business Opportunity Team Support)
Your energy is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best on your journey for such a fantastic cause. from the BOTnic's ;-)
$200
Tracey Hinds
Well done Wendy!
$200
Jennifer Morgan
Wishing you great success with your fundraiser Wendy.
$200
Tritton Family
We will be willing you on to the finish line Wendy - good luck and we hope it goes well Xx
$200
Jenny Frost
Go Wendy! Good luck with the walk. It is a great cause.
$200
Holly Bowden
Peter and I are cheering you on as you embark on this incredible journey across the Simpson desert Wendy. You have our support on your very brave quest, go girl 💛
$150
Wendy Smith
Good lucj
$100
Damian C/- Bill's Ball Busting Booties!!
Go Wendy - c/- Bill's Ball Busting Booties
$100
Scott And Louise
This is such a valuable cause Wendy,. Thank you for bringing it to our attentiom
$100
John Chorley
Bill's Ball breaking Booties
$100
Shane Talbot
One of the Old Boys Tuesday morning cheer squad. Foley said you could do with all the help you can get 😉.
$100
Tracey Sheehan
You got this
$100
Greg And Aly Johnson
Go you little legend!!!
$100
Bills Busting Boot Camp
Good luck Wendy 🙌 you got this
$100
Tammie Eadie
$100
Julia Alexander
Best of luck on your epic quest!
$100
Ken And Sue Mitchell
Go Wendy!! Love sue and ken xxx
$100
Patricia Monards
$100
Louise
So proud of you Wendy!
$100
Byron Bay Eyecare
$100
Bnhealthy
$100
Kiley And Rod Cameron
Go Wendy! You’re a champion 👊🏻❤️
$100
Hazel And Mark Davies
$100
Bd Personal Fitness Traing
Wendy - Bronwyn and I are right behind you with this great Trek you are taking part in for a great cause. Go you, you good 👧.
$100
Jim And Christine Vuga
Be as awesome as you are!
$100
Stacy & Chris Armstrong
Wishing you a safe trek Wendy! 🙂
$100
Belinda Plowman
Go well my Friend, a seriously wonderful cause.
$100
Jared Rastall
$75
Carmen Chung
BILLS BOOT BUSTING BOOTIES
$75
The Cronin Crew
All the best for the Trek Wendy ! X
$75
Jennifer Davies
$60
Thread And Bead Sisters (aka Olivia And Claudia Campbell)
We are super proud of you Wendy, good luck with the trek and we are cheering for you.
$50
Live Life Global
Wendy it was a treat to meet you on Friday and hear about your trek across the Simpson Desert to raise necessary funds for YoungCare. Wishing you much success in raising your goal!
$50
Sharyn & Stuart Tidswell
Wow! Good on you, Wendy. Hope this cheers you on some of the way 👟🏃🏼♀️
$50
Helena Sandford
All the best Wendy. Happy to support you and this worthwhile cause x
$50
Kathryn Bourke
Well done on doing this walk! Supporting you via ‘Bills Ball Busting Booties’
$50
Amanda Green
Cheering you on gorgeous!
$50
Kally Brekan
$50
Marcel Vogt
Hi Wendy, I watched the event video—wow, what an adventure you’re on! Enjoy sleeping under the stars, and I wish you a truly wonderful time.
$50
Barry And Lyn Litzow
All the best for your walk..a great cause.. Love and prayers. Dad and Mum.xoxo
$50
Angela Clarke
Wishing you all the best for this epic trek Wendy! Love ya. Ange x
$50
Elizabeth Burke
What a epic journey - stay strong!
$50
Stef P
What an incredible journey for such a great cause. Best of luck Wendy!
$25
Jeanette's Piano Studio
You are up to the challenge. Growth is always painful. Go girl!!
$25
Mick
Your Doing great things
$25
Patrick Johns
$25
Nikki Meldrum
$25
Emma G
Best of luck Wendy!
$25
Simone
Well done Wendy, cheering you on for this great cause!
$25
Charlie Woodley
Number 1 fan ❤️❤️
$25
Anonymous
Good work Wendy 😊
Wendy … John and I “The Woodley Foundation“ are thrilled to support your incredible journey across the Simpson Desert to raise funds for Youngcare. Your dedication to helping vulnerable people is truly inspiring. We wish you all the best on this challenging but rewarding adventure.