Michael is raising $1M to 'support The Cancer Council's lifesaving cancer research, and education programs.

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.

Veteran bush-walker and secondary school teacher Michael Mitchell will complete a historic 6022km bush walk Cape York QLD to Wilsons Promontory, VIC.  Click here to find out more... 

Photo: Michael starts the walk at Cape York, 5th May 2008. A momentous day for him.

Please Donate

Track Michael

To donate by credit card and leave Michael a message of encouragement at our new online donation and blog click here

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 walker's online pages.

 You can also donate by direct deposit through any ANZ Bank or by EFT.

BSB: 013214  A/C No: 485787699 A/C Name: The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk.

Gift Deductible Tax Receipts are available upon request. Contact Lisa Burnett

Michael is now walking towards the $1M and home over the following 11 months. 

He has completed 3 months and 2000Kms hard walking and right now, he is 20 days ahead of schedule.

This means Michael is a third of the way through his walk.

Click here for our linked Google Map to find Michael *updated 26th August 2008. Contact Lisa Burnett for more information 0425 710 558. lisa.b@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

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: mm@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

Be a Sponsored Walker

News Flash Items

Maybe you want to reach a personal goal, challenge yourself, or simply be part of something significant, helping others in your community. 

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.

Click here to read more or contact Lisa to register.

Click here for 'flickr' photo gallery

SmartWool has given five bush walkers the chance to win a voucher for $100, through their walking and fundraising efforts.

Michael is looking for sponsored walkers to join him on a leg or two. Enjoy the bush, fresh air, exercise and maybe reach a personal goal or two along the way.  For more information on how to be a bush walker, click here.

Bush Walking Clubs

4 x 4 Wheel Driving

Bushwalking 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.

We welcome members of clubs across the states to join us on the walk. For more information click on the link.

Driver Stages Available

Schools Opportunities

Contact Us

As 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.

He 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.

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: mm@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

Lisa Burnett - 0425 710 558

E: lisa.b@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au

Office - 03 9534 4437

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