About
Support our team, tackling the Kokoda Challenge in 2025
Hi, I’m Mason Speck.
I live with Tourette’s Syndrome — a condition that brings its own daily challenges — but I’ve never let it define who I am or stop me from pushing forward. This year, I’ve decided to take on one of the biggest challenges of my life: the Kokoda Challenge.
The Kokoda Challenge is more than just a tough endurance event. It’s a tribute to the bravery and resilience of the Australian soldiers who fought along the Kokoda Track in World War II. Their strength in the face of unimaginable hardship inspires me, and I see a parallel in my own journey — the fight to keep going, to keep moving, even when things get tough.
For me, this challenge is about more than just the physical test. It’s about raising awareness for Tourette’s, breaking down stigma, and showing that having a neurological condition doesn’t make you weak — it makes you different, and sometimes, that difference is your greatest strength. I want to show others who might be struggling that they’re not alone, and that they’re capable of so much more than they think.
Every step I take on that track is for the people who feel like they don’t quite fit in, for the kids who are learning to live with Tourette’s, and for anyone who’s ever been told they can’t. Because I believe we all have something powerful inside us — and sometimes, it just takes a tough path to bring it out.
The Kokoda Youth Foundation is an Australian charity that runs free youth programs for kids in the local community, empowering disadvantaged and disengaged youth with the tools to realise their full potential.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Kieran
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Lisa Fraser
Great cause, Mason! You'll smash the trail ✊ Very happy to support young people to build their preferred tomorrows, today 💙
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Anthony Frood
Mason, After reading your write up and seeing how passionate you are about this cause, it really moved me. Keep going your a champion
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Oma And Pa
So proud of our grandson and good wishes to all who do the walk.
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Tanya
Go Mason, You can do it!
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Matty
wow one dollar short, thats gotta hurt....ill give you the last dollar if you play hot cross buns on the horn the whole trek.....good luck though
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Matthew Speck
From Nana and Popa
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Ashleigh Speck
You can do it!! So proud of you for making to decision to take on this challenge, especially as we know how much you love walking. You’ve worked hard to prepare and have awesome friends in your team. Enjoy the experience, just take it one step at a time. Love Mum
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Lauren And Link Murray
Mason you are an absolute champ. We are so proud of you!
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K And J Volk
All the best Mason!
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Jenna Milnes
Good on you. All the very best of luck! 💪🏼🍀☺️ From Arlo and Layla 💙
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Kathleen Milnes
Good luck Mason, what a challenge. Great to support such a great cause.
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Merle Brown
Good luck, Mason
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Elijah Milnes-watson
Good on you matey.
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Julia Pelusi
Wishing you all the best with your challenge, Mason. A true inspiration :)
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Monique M
Good luck with your dreaded bush walking! 😉
What an epic challenge, and an incredible message! So proud of you and behind you all the way - you are an inspiration, and I cannot wait for the pictures when you are done….perhaps you can wear the buzz light year outfit? Just a suggesting!