I’m a Big Heart Club Member
I have pledged to choose love over hate to show people experiencing homelessness that they are not alone.
Got there……
Happy to complete the challenge. Thank you to all those who have supported and sponsored me during this week. I am so grateful and your donation goes to this very good cause, supporting those who are homeless.Slow to Finish - Got There!!
A couple of photos to show walking area. Tough going at times. Image how difficult this is each week for those who are homeless. I’m so pleased I participated in this challenge.Zero K’s Today
Feet falling off so a rest day for me today. It will take me longer to achieve the goal set.Homelessness and Death
The abs census of 2021 reported the increased in death rates among homeless people across all racial groups.
We know Homelessness worsens health and shortens life expectancy.
I’m tired today from walking each day. I have a home, a bed to sleep in, good food and health.
Regional NSW
In Regional NSW, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Batmen’s Bay saw a 15.4% increase in homelessness. (2016-2021)
I am surprised by this information. Are you?
Halfway - Phew!!!
A challenge for me each day. Making good progress. Thanks to everyone for your amazing support.Indigenous Australians over-represented in Homeless Population
I’m halfway.Indigenous Kids 0-12 years
I have found it confronting reading about the number of Indigenous kids who are homeless and needing support services.The Shock of How Many Children Needed Help 2020-2021
Reading about the 62,300 children 0-14 years of age needing help and receiving help from specialist homelessness services is salutary.Surprising Numbers of Children - Homeless
When researching homeless by age I was very taken aback by the number of kids who were identified as homeless in the census. Did this surprise you too? It made me sad.Support my 28km Long Walk Home to Help People in Crisis
Every week, a person sleeping rough on our streets walks 28km to find shelter or a safe place to sleep.
Please sponsor my challenge to support the most vulnerable people in our community.
Every step I take and every dollar you help me raise delivers love, care and support to people experiencing homelessness or in crisis. Thank you!
So far I helped deliver:
53
care packs
267
home-cooked meals
21
days crisis accommodation
…to people sleeping rough on our streets or in crisis.
My Activity Tracking
Current Distance
0km
My Goal
28km
Left to go
28km
Thank you to my Sponsors
$560
Kristin Mbothu
$79.13
Heidi Mccallum
You are such a wonderful good egg!
$79.13
Matched Donation
$52.75
Kerry Smith
Great cause, you can do it x
$52.75
Matched Donation
$52.75
Lauren Smith
Go you gorgeous thing 🩷
$52.75
Matched Donation
$52.75
Frogman
You did it Mumma!
$52.75
Matched Donation
$52.75
Kathy Marchant
Great cause Helen x
$52.75
Matched Donation
$51.88
Helen Pinnock
$51.88
Tara Pinnock
Go grammie!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
$51.88
Matched Donation
$51
Daniel Mcneill
$51
Matched Donation
$31.35
Calvin The Cat
Little meows, little meows.
$26.38
Kevin Koala Gounder
You got this power to you
$26.38
Matched Donation
$25
Casey
Go Mumma!! Walk, walk, walk!!
$25
Matched Donation
$20.75
Michelle Willoughby
You go Goose! We love you! Great cause! You've got this!
$10.55
Wendy Colless
You got this,congrats aunty Helen
$10.55
Matched Donation
$10.55
Jody Ulrich
Good luck Helen, a great cause!
$10.55
Matched Donation
$5
Van Winkle
Woofs & licks & turbo-legs
$5
The only person I know who has in the last decade put up for their beliefs. Champion