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Track Michael on his trip.
Michael started his trip on the 5th May from Cape York as planned. He is now walking towards the $1M and home over a 13 month period.
To date 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. See the Google tracker for more. Posted 26th August 2008. Contact Lisa Burnett for more details. 0425710558 lisa.b@thegreatcancerwalk.com.au
Thanks to Ian Veitch from P.I. Plus Pty Ltd who provided us with a SPOT GPS Emergency Tracker system. This enables us to keep in touch with Michael on daily basis.
Not only does this give Marg, his wife, and Lisa, peace of mind it keeps costs down. The key component of this service is the emergency tracking system. This is used at the touch of a button, the Australian HQ Search and Rescue are alerted, and a team is deployed to Michael and/or the support team.
Amazingly, the SPOT has been in Australia for six weeks and has saved two lives already, in Tasmania and Queensland. Thank goodness for the SPOT Emergency GPS Tracker. For more information on this key adventure safety equipment visit www.piplus.com.au
 www.codan.com.au
Another big thank you to Codan have provided the HF Radio at no cost. Daniel Scalzi Manager, Regional Sales - Australia & Pacific Islands, has given us his great personal support in making it all happen. Having the HF Radio equipment means the support crew can keep in touch with Michael using another form of communication.
 As you can imagine we have a back plan to back up the back up plan when it comes to communications. This means we have three systems in place with the Telstra phones to enable efficient and reliable communication no matter the area Michael is walking in...This can be pretty 'out there' at times.
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 Find Michael.
Click the link to see where Michael is today. This will take you through to our GPS SPOT GPS Emergency Tracker system map. http://tinyurl.com/4qdbqo
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 26th August 2008.
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Click here to read Michael's first diary entry 5th - 8th May
View the new online photo gallery for a larger range of photos. Click on the 'flickr' logo!
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The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk Mobile HQ Support Vehicles And Equipment
The last month countdown to departure. Here is a snapshot of the vehicles and our preparations with the support team, Michael's family and many others involved.
The Car and Trailer
A Mixture of activities
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| Michael giving a talk about the walk at Langwarrin Park Primary School. |
Michael Mitchell and Lisa Burnett are intervewied by 97.4 Radio, an ongoing supporter of the walk. |
The broadcasting team at 97.4 who are doing a great job raising awaress and $. Thank you 97.4 |
Mike McLean 3AW AFL Sports Commentator guides the team through the media process.
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| Michael Mitchell outside the Catholic Education Office Melbourne all prepared for our first sponsorship meeting with them. Michael in a suit , not his favourite clothing, however he looked great and the CEO Melbourne agreed to support him. |
30th April 2008 Michael and Marg Mitchell and Lisa Burnett get ready to leave for Cairns courtesy of our sponsor Virign Blue. A big thank you for all your help. |
A big day for the Mitchells. Mum and Dad say goodbye to their boy as he takes the first of many, many steps towards $1M and home. |
He has the tickets, the support and his legs are itching to go...not long now as Michael waves goodbye to family and friends. |
Getting Michael Packed And Ready To Go
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| So many food boxes to unpack, holding 13 months of food from Outdoor Agencies based in New Zealand. |
Michaels Mum, Monica, Lisa Burnett and Sheryl Dawson - The food unpacking and packing team :-) |
Mum, Monica, and Lisa Burnett ask 'Where do we start?" |
Packing the kitchen up with all the sustainable foods and a few favourites. |
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| Dave Mitchell (Uncle) fitting the HF radio and Satelitte phone and associated gadgets. |
Smokey Dawson, Dave and Michael check out the accomodation. "This is where we will be living and it's great! Thank you Tru Blu Camper Trailers |
Packing up the trailer and understanding the gadgets. |
The end of a long day with much achieved ready for Toll to collect and take to Cairns. |
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