The Great Walk 2007


The Great Walk 2007

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN CANCER BUSH WALK RAISING $1M FOR THE CANCER COUNCIL.  5th MAY 2008 – 27th JUNE 2009.

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Thank you - All donations are sincerely appreciated by Michael. To donate by credit card and leave Michael an encouragement message on our new online donation and blog service click here 

 

 

 

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P.S. The total listed on Michaels page is not the combined total. Donations are coming in from many places, the ANZ bank account, by telephone, and sponsored walkers online pages.


Blackburn hotel 1Thank you toThe Blackburn Hotel who donated $500 on Friday 20th June. Thank you Carmel, Michael's sister and Georgia Brown, Venue Manager

Alternatively, you can donate by direct deposit through any ANZ bank

BSB: 013214
A/C No: 485787699

A/C Name: The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk


Quick Links

Find out where Michael is
Drivers and Walkers needed click
here for info.

Contact Us

 

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Michael Mitchell

0429 199 717 OR

0147 142 246 (Satellite phone - leave a voice or text message as he checks them daily. Note it is 0147 not 0417)

E: michael@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

 

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Lisa Burnett

0425 710 558

 

E: lisa.b@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

 

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03 9534 4437

 

E:info@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au


About The Walk

 
You are invited to be part of a unique event in 2008. Australian history will be made with a truly challenging feat full of rewards for all involved.
 
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Veteran bush-walker and secondary school teacher Michael Mitchell will complete a historic bush walk.
 
He will start at Cape York QLD on 5th May 2008, traversing three states and finishing at Wilsons Promontory VIC on 27th June 2009.  Click here to find out more... 
 
Click here for our linked Google Map page. Click on Satellite, Terrain, and photos to find out more about the area Michael is walking and camping in right now *updated 18 June

Schools Opportunities

 

north kiellor schoolAs a schoolteacher at Catholic Regional College North Keilor, Michael has the joy of seeing the passion of children and teenagers, as they are involved in activities.

school kidsHe could not resist the idea to involve the schools in some way in the walk. 
 
All schools are invited to hold events supporting the cause. So give us a call to tell us of your idea getting the support of the project team.
 

Click here to read more


Be A Sponsored Walker
bsuh walkers 2Maybe you want to reach a personal goal, challenge yourself, or simply be part of something significant, helping others in your community. 
 
We Invite Individuals, Bush Walking Clubs And Other Groups To Join Michael on the Walk. With nearly 60 sections and an ideal group of 8 walkers on the track at any one time, there is the potential for up to 350 different individuals to take part in the walking party.
 
Give us a call and we will talk you through the walk legs and any questions you many have.
We will be by your side all the way to your starting line, through to the finish line of your walk leg/s
 
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Click here to read more.

 


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PriorityOne is the project manager led by Lisa Burnett enabling Michael to focus and prepare for the walk. www.priorityone.net.au


Newsflash

smartwool SmartWool has just given five lucky bush walkers the chance to receive a Smartwool prize pack valued at $100. 

Michael is looking for sponsored walkers to join him on a leg or two. Enjoy the bush, fresh air, the exercise and maybe reach a personal goal or two along the way.

Five are up for winning, for those who raise the most donations walking with Michael. For more information on how to be a bush walker, please click here.


The Cancer Council

cancer council whiteMichael is raising $1M to 'support The Cancer Council's lifesaving cancer research, and education programs to help prevent cancers and detect them at an early stage, and support services for Australians in great need.
 
As a charitable organisation, The Cancer Council relies on generous Australians to help fund our important work. Each year, many inspiring individuals go to extraordinary lengths to raise funds for the cancer fight. 
 
By choosing to take action in the fight against cancer, these individuals enable us to support life-saving cancer research, important education programs, and support services for people in their time of greatest need.
 
doctorEvery dollar raised allows another step forward in the cancer fight. 
 
 

Bush Walking Clubs

michaelBushwalking has been Michael's passion for fifteen years, so he is delighted by the participation of Australia's Bush Walking Clubs. 
 
This is a big bonus to any walking group. The experience the seasoned bush walkers will add is an exciting aspect of the bush walk.
 
We Invite Individuals, Bush Walking Clubs And Other Groups To Join Michael on the Walk .
 

 

car sideWe welcome members of clubs across the states to join us on the walk. For more information click on the following

 
 

 

 

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