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.
My genuine passion for the trek, raising funds and advocacy, comes from being a Registered Nurse, a proud Youngcare Board Director, personal connection and experiencing surgery, exclusion and rehabilitation from a significant leg injury.(years ago and fully recovered!)
Your donation will directly impact the lives of young people with high care needs.
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
Melbourne Cup Fundraiser
We are cheering you on for a great cause.
$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 ❤️
$200
Jennifer Morgan
Wishing you great success with your fundraiser Wendy.
$150
Wendy Smith
Good lucj
$100
Scott And Louise
This is such a valuable cause Wendy,. Thank you for bringing it to our attentiom
$100
Tracey Sheehan
You got this
$100
Greg And Aly Johnson
Go you little legend!!!
$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
Louise
So proud of you Wendy!
$100
Byron Bay Eyecare
$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
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
Amanda Green
Cheering you on gorgeous!
$50
Kally Brekan
$25
Mick
Your Doing great things
$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 ❤️❤️
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.