STRONGER TOGETHER WE COME BACK
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TOGETHER
WE COME BACK
STRONGER
1 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
Together, we come back
Stronger
To launch the platform, Fund My Challenge are running a series of ‘Hero’
challenges with some of the founding partners, to raise awareness and
raise as much money as possible for their nominated charities. First up...
Former NRL player, Chris Walker, is taking on his biggest challenge to date as he sets out to walk from
Cairns to Gold Coast, via State of Origin Game 2, rallying Australians on route and across the nation as
he raises money for charities which have been overwhelmed by the Covid crisis. Chris’ beneficiaries are:
Beyond Blue, RizeUp, Alcohol and Drug Foundation, and Global Awakening.
A brutal 1,757 kms over 65 days, Chris is walking for Australian individuals, families and communities
reeling from the long lasting impact of Covid-19 (which isn’t over yet). For this mammoth challenge, Walker
is fighting back and fighting for those who have felt the impact of poor mental health, suicide, drug and
alcohol, and domestic violence abuse. Causes very close to Chris’ heart, he has witnessed how easily
these issues can slowly creep up and take over a person’s life.
2 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
“ I’m taking on this challenge to raise funds and awareness for a
few really important Charities in Beyond Blue, RizeUp, Alcohol
and Drug Foundation, and Global Awakening so they can
continue to implement their amazing programs and keep up with
the unprecedented demand for their services.
“
I wholeheartedly believe that if we want to come back post Covid
stronger, we must support the most vulnerable Australians.
3 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
Challenge Overview CAIRNS
INNISFAIL
LAUNCH EVENT
TULLY
Sportsmen Lunch in Cairns / Friday 23rd April CARDWELL
TOWNSVILLE
KICK OFF BURDEKIN
500km
Walk to start from Cairns Esplanade / Monday 26th April
MACKAY
KEY TOWNS FOR EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS ON ROUTE
Innisfail, Tully, Cardwell, Townsville, Burdekin, Mackay, Kawana, 1000km
Rockhampton, Gladstone, Miriam Vale, Noosa, Mooloolaba, KAWANA
ROCKHAMPTON
Caloundra, Brisbane, Gold Coast GLADSTONE
MIRIAM VALE
WALK INTO STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 2
Suncorp Stadium / Sunday 27th June PM NOOSA
MOOLOOLABA
CALOUNDRA
SUNCORP
WALK FINISHES STADIUM
1673km
BRISBANE
Walk ends at Surfers Paradise Beach / Wednesday 30th June
SURFERS 1757km GOLD COAST
PARADISE
4 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
Chris Walker 5 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
Kids & Community
Along the walk we plan to reach and engage
with as many rugby league loving kids and
communities across regional QLD as possible.
From taking part in junior footy clinics and attending carnivals, Chris
and a selection of former NRL players and FOGS will focus on bringing
a bit of fun and footy excitement to local towns across the state.
While the challenge is huge and the charities we are aligned with
are providing crucial services in the current environment, we believe
Rugby League is the perfect vehicle to assist in bringing communities
and people together.
6 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
Chris Walker Bio
Born 27th February, 1980
Brisbane, Queensland
1996 / Aust Schoolboys
2001-02 / Queensland SOO
Years Team Pld T G P
1999-02 Brisbane Broncos 67 40 0 160
2003 South Sydney 5 1 0 4
2003-05 Sydney Roosters 47 26 44 192
2006 Melbourne Storm 7 2 1 10
2007 Gold Coast Titans 20 10 3 46
2010 Catalans Dragons 12 6 2 28
2011 Parramatta Eels 5 2 0 8
Total 163 87 50 448
7 / Challenge Fundraiser Chris Walker
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