About
Support our team and empower local youth!
Our team are tackling Australia's toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation in their mission to change the lives of young Australians through instilling the values of the Spirit of Kokoda; Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These are the values we will embody on our adventure, paying tribute to Kokoda Veterans.
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.
By making a tax-deductible donation today, you can support our team in The Kokoda Challenge and provide Australian youth with life-changing opportunities.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$515
Anonymous
$500
Rochedale High Inv-3048
$264
Anonymous
Glhf
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Birgit Ginger
Great stuff Shane.
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Nick Pelgrave
Well done on your efforts to promote a great cause! Enjoy the Saturday stroll 👍🏽
$250
Jono Pringle
Give it your best, Liz. All the best
$247
Anonymous
We’re so proud of you mate. 👍👏👌
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Proud Mum
Exciting to he involved with this Chany. You guys have got this.
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Heather Weippert
Good on you Chantelle!
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Anonymous
You’re a superstar!! Go for it tomorrow!! Have fun too. Proud of you.
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Rochedale High Inv-3048
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Galactic Donut Fundraiser
Yay Walkie Talkies!
$158
Ricky Evans
You go Ella, that’s a huge trek. Good luck
$147
Alan Begovic
Walk in the park with fighting spirit ☘️
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Helen Guilfoyle
Ryan I am so proud of you!! $20 from and $100 from an anonymous donator who like to help people out!! Good luck. Awesome work.
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Shelley Unwin
Im so proud of you luv my number 1
$106
Nan
So proud of what you have achieved so far. Keep up the good work.
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Sue Burns
Nora you are an amazing strong and caring soul - walk tall 💙 ❤️
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Gina Cameron
$106
Simone Barnes
Good handsome my little baby boy.
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A Pagliano
You got this the Bridie Bunch!
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Christine Digby
Well done Ethan!
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Norman And Jasmine Parker
Go hard Shelby !
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Liz Heng
So proud of you all Big love Ms Heng
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Liz Heng
So proud of you all Big love Ms Heng
$106
Sherryl And Martin
Good luck Cooper what a terrific thing to do. You are animating young man willing to take on any challenge love nana and Grandad
$106
Anonymous
$106
Carmel & Peter Tooma
$106
Stephanie Hansen
So proud of you and your team Dylan!
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Neil & Tania Robinson
$106
Shelley Unwin
$106
Ken Newman
We love that you are doing this. This is huge. Love, Ken and Jerry.
$106
Helen Guilfoyle
From an anonymous donor who likes to give young people help in their endeavours.
$106
Amy And Paul
So proud of you Ella, take care and can't wait to hear all about your adventures.
$106
Nat Scalia
Good on you. Kokoda -close to my heart
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Josie Hess
$106
Joan Wilkie
Go Girl!
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Colleen Godwin
Awesome goal boys! Good luck!
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Chad Caddies
$106
Cheryl And Karl Ueberdiek
Have a great time.
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Nana Murrell
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Kb
What a great experience… you’ll be fine Shane! It’s all in the training. 💙🥾🚶♂️
$104
Cristy Sun
Hi Francis, wishing you all the best on your BIG WALK! So proud of you Frangipani!!!! You got this girl
$100
Tony Le Couteur
Well done, very proud of you.
$100
Vince And Mary Jane Janisko
You’ve got this!!
$100
Galactic Donuts Fundraiser
$98
Rebecca Venturato
You go girl..
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Galactic Donuts Fundraiser
$70
Caitlin Robinson
$70
Ethan Robinson
$67
Ethan Brown
Go well lads.
$65
Roslyn Venturato
Good luck Tay
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Dan Klein
$60
Jo V
$59
Cile Begovic
Good challenge very proud of you.
$54
Tommy Sheahan
$54
Maria Oresganin
Well done to taking on an amazing challenge! Enjoy the experience.
$54
Linda Olds
Good luck!
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John Robinson
Good luck Byron
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Tait
Great work Bridie! x
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Kelsey Mcculloch
$54
Peita Elias
Great work Jake
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Mns Plumbing
Such an incredible commitment you are all making. All the best!
$54
Amanda Fergus
We done Jordy! Massive effort x
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Ainsley & Cillian
Good luck with the challenge
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Greg
Well done mate. Stay focussed.
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Santa Claus
$54
Natasha Zadebernyj
Go get those hills, good luck and keep warm xoxo
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Bensil
Go Anvesh !!!
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Liz Cox (nana)
Well done Kihan great effort
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Amarah
Go Ella! Wishing you and your team every success Love AMARAH
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David Rutherford
$54
Paul & Fiona Pagliano
Well done!
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Kate Davison
Very proud moment for you Dylan, best of luck to you & your team, enjoy the journey 🇦🇺
$54
Adriana And Angelo Conte
Good luck Alisha ❤️
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Chris Bowen
Great cause! Take plenty socks, talcum powder and plasters for those feet.
$54
Barbara Zadebernyj
Have a great time. Sending our love.
$54
Masatoshi Inawashiro
$54
David Pearse
$54
Your Mumma
Amazing effort! Very proud.
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Des And Tina Finch
What an awesome thing to do. Double thumbs up 👍👍 for your effort. We wish you well!
$54
Mel Samuel
Go Dylan! Awesome effort taking on the Kokoda Challenge, you're doing something huge for yourself and for other young Aussies. Cheering you and your team on!
$54
Qrl Referees
$54
Jane Quire
$54
Mark & Nicole
Go Shelby - you've got this! We are so proud of you, such a great cause 🩷
$54
Izzy Davidson
Good luck!!
$54
Izzy Davidson
Good luck!!
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Lauren Mclean
It’s really something to see all of you step up for something bigger than yourselves. Good luck x
$54
Izzy Davidson
Go well!!
$54
Brent And Kate
Good on you Dylan - good luck!!
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Jack Blyth
Rip in legends!!
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Mandy
Hike bitch. Love you.
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Anonymous
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Karen Herbst
Good luck!!
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Fraser Fam
Amazing, Ella! Have a wonderful experience
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Trudi Jobling
Best of luck Danny we are so proud of you all xx
$54
James & Elyse Evans
Top work Dylan and Team, your effort and dedication to a worthy cause is inspiring.
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Sarah
You’re going to smash this, Lizzie!
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Shiho Kagami
Enjoy and learn from this big challenge!
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Aidan Evans
Let’s trot
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Maddison Olds
$54
Branka Habota
Very proud of you
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Mira Vidakovic
Dear Emina we are very proud of you
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Ari
$54
Tracey Burke
Smash it out boys!!!
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Great Grandfather
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Kim Thompson
Go Andrew!!!
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Jo Hoger
So proud of you all for doing this challenge. But you are all amazing young men with hearts of gold! ❤️
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Peter Chapman
$54
The Neylans
$54
Kevin Payne
Go Anvesh!
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Colin & Dawn
$54
Grandad Edmonds
Good Luck Danny, I’m proud of you, love Grandad Edmonds xx
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Danny’s Grandad Edmonds
Good Luck Lizzie, proud of you all. Love Danny’s Grandad Edmonds
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Kevin Slavin
Good luck on the Challenge Champ
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Brooke Evans
What a great challenge and fantastic cause Ella, way to go!
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Eric Sonego
Great cause Coops, all the best for the challenge
$54
Poppy & Grandma 2 Slater
Go get em Zy. You champ.
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Matt Wilkie
$54
Mick Mcintyre
$54
Michael Raymen
You’ve got this 👍🏼
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Jakob Funk
Go well team, outstanding stuff
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Clare
Have fun and good luck!
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Maxine Steinitz
Good luck Jake
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Scott Whelan
Go Well!
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John Bartholomai
All the best Darl. I believe it will be an education and a challenge. Keep safe love to all.
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Russell Steinitz
Good luck. You and your team are taking on a really challenging adventure, and selflessly raising money for a very good cause . That's great.
$54
Lily Kagami
Proud of you! Good luck!
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Sharn
Good luck Norzy x
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Bronwyn Pearse
You go for it Dylan!
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Aunty Julie
Love your work Dylan! Big love Aunty Julie, Stace and all the gang
$54
Gina Cameron
Good luck
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Cody Kwik
Go well team
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Andrew Heron
$54
Pat Kinsella
Good luck, do a bit of it for me!
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Mum And Dad
So proud of your determination Ethan. Go team!!!
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Bod Pilates
Good luck Alisha ❤️ bod Pilates
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Christine Burke
Do your best boys. Go Thomas!
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Jeff Raymen
God luck mate!
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Uncle Stu
gnf Jordi ytb Lesgo full send gid ezpz!
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Jade And Luke Noack
Go smash it Kai! From the Noack’s :)
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Mccaffrey’s
Good luck with your venture
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Rebecca Eadie
$53
Rebecca Eadie
$53
Rebecca Eadie
$53
Rikki Wilkie
Proud of You!
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Braith And Hudson
Go big bro you got this :) love you
$50
Corrine Mcmillian Mp
Wishing Team Happy Dayz all the best in the Kokoda Challenge! Your dedication and teamwork are truly inspiring. Proud to support such a meaningful cause.
$50
Bridie Le Couteur
$50
Sue Fredericks
good luck, very proud!!
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Tracey Jobling
Very proud of you Danny, good luck on the walk
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Corrine Mcmill
Proud to support Shelby and the Rochedale State High School Kokoda Team in their journey to conquer the Kokoda Challenge. Your commitment to helping disadvantaged youth through the Kokoda Youth Foundation is truly inspiring. Best of luck – you’ve got this! – Corrine McMillan
$50
Peter Dutton
$50
Kirra Janisko
Go Lizzie!! You got this 🥳
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Rebecca Sheehy
Congratulations Francis on a wonderful achievement. I am very proud of you.
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David Jobling
Go Danny Go.
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Sheila Jobling
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Allan & Gwen Waldron
Good luck Lara. We are thinking of you
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Nicholas Shaw
Good luck and enjoy the blisters 😎
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Tracey Forbes
Such a great thing to do well done Zy!
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Deb Quinlan
I am so incredibly proud of you Coops for taking on this challenge and the lives this helps to supprt. I know your team will be thankful for your humour... maybe until fatigue sets in. 🤪
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Lily Seidenkranz
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Anonymous
So excited for you Dylan
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Me
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Bree Contarino
Good luck to you & your team xx
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Jan Proctor
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Anonymous
Go strong, support each other, and enjoy the journey! Keep the Kokoda Spirit alive!
$28
Marilena Baynes
A-mazing. My bestie did it a few years ago. Inspiring stuff!
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Carla Cullen
$28
Cushla Allan
Go George!!!! Proud of you
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Mel Watts
👏💪
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Anonymous
$25 dollars to start Chantelle & her team on the Kokoda Challenge
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Sarah Halnan
For your mums efforts!!
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Donald Brian Somerville
$28
Kira Kagami
Good luck!
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Diane Stoddard
Go Samuel!
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Steph Macleod
Good luck!
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Robyne Prew
Good luck Dylan
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Pat O’neill Aka Nanna
Good luck Chantelle love Nanna
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Melissa Conte
Go Alisha! This is awesome! 🩷
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Majenta Beaumont
YAYAYAY GO TAYLA
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Tracey D
$28
Christine Hamilton
$28
Janeen Hewett
Thanks for making a diffference, Anvesh. It's a worthy cause.
$28
Natasha & Gary
Good luck and thank you for all your work with the team!!
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Andrew Olm
$28
Belinda Ball
$28
Rebecca Hooper
$28
Jack Davey
$28
Kerrie Keeling
Great job Andrew! Good luck 🥾
$28
Anita Cummings
Congratulations!
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Bailee
$28
Yuko Nakamura
$28
Shima Konno
$28
Lauren Thain
Good on you Ethan! Good luck to you and your team
$28
Leith Morris
$28
Liam Holder
$28
Emma Maguire
$28
Anonymous
Made it to the start enjoy the weather walk also known as the Kokoda Challenge this contribution is for Chantelle and the rest of her team - great start keep it up
$28
Anonymous
$28
Kelly Lawson
Go Ethan
$28
R.tamarua
Have fuuuun
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Kerri Megens
Good luck today Dylan!! Such an amazing thing you are participating in.
$28
Calen Le Couteur
Big Big love legend!
$28
Rikki Wilkie
You’ve got this!!! Proud of you.
$28
Dianne Parker
$28
Leighton
Amazing! All the best to you and the students on this amazing journey!
$28
Janice Evans
Go Dylan. So proud of you
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Alexander Ng
Getting you to your goal and knowing that you're going to be able to raise so much more. Big love from the team at ZeroW
$28
Kirsty & Charlotte
$28
Luke Chap6
🤙🖖🤟
$28
Carolyn Pagliano
Fantastic work Bridie. Have fun 🩷
$28
Kirsty And Wayne Gore
Congratulations Shane. You’re a great role model for us all. Kx
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Anup V
$28
Vanesssa Wadsworth
$28
Dherya Jain
Onya bro
$28
Lex
Proud of you girl! You’re amazing!
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Neil & Beth Easter
Bless you Sam
$28
Tony
So nice to see you are giving to those less fortunate. The Kokoda track will be a real challenge for you. And you will keep great memories from your experience.
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Bee
Go Tay!!
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Danielle Mueller
Go Tay!!
$28
Glenys Brown
So proud of you Ethan Ralph
$28
Shane Somerville
Proud of you and all training you have been putting in despite your heavy training and League commitments. It was a pleasure to watch you also put into practise your Cert III Skills. Looking forward to sharing this experience with you and the team.
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Shane Somerville
It has been great getting to know you Zyan. Thank you for taking this challenge on. You have taken every challenge in your stride. Looking forward to doing this challenge with you and the team. Let's go get it!
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Shane Somerville
It has been great getting to know you Zyan. Thank you for taking this challenge on. You have taken every challenge in your stride. Looking forward to doing this challenge with you and the team. Let's go get it!
$28
Karim Shehab
Thank you for leading these fine young adults through the journey of the Kakoda Challenge. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
$28
Natasha Reid
Good job Emina
$28
Shane Somerville
Jordan, Congratulations on completing the Kokoda Challenge. Thank you for taking on this experience with such determination and heart—From tabata strength sessions on Tuesdays to Hiking Saturday's it's been quite the journey, and one you should be proud of. You rose to every challenge placed in front of you—every hill, every leech, every step. You showed patience and maturity, even in the tough moments, and your steady presence and willingness to wait with me never went unnoticed. Your quiet “follow me” style of leadership and the way you supported others through conversation and encouragement made a real difference. You set the tone when it mattered most, especially when energy was low. Well done, Jordan. It’s been a privilege to have you on the team. Our job isnt over yet though - you might have wait for me a few more times yet :) Lets go get it!
$28
Scout And Foster
Good luck Ella!
$28
Anonymous
Chantelle and crew well it has been confirmed, verified and validated by the KOKODA CHIEF COORDINATOR - Shane SOMMERVILLE - that you successfully finished at midnight and as agreed your bonus is here 🙄
$28
Paul O
A great challenge. I hope you and your team will feel 10 feet tall afterwards.
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Jimmy A
Let's go Anvesh
$28
Shane Somerville
Congratulations Ella, This is a special time - you’re doing something truly extraordinary. You’ve stepped up, pushed your limits, and led with heart, all while surrounded by some of your closest mates. That’s something not everyone gets to experience, and it’s something you should be incredibly proud of. Throughout this Kokoda journey and your Cert III in Fitness, you’ve gone above and beyond—not just showing up, but leading. Running training sessions for your peers and teachers is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about your confidence, initiative, and professionalism. Your ability to support others while continuing to grow yourself has been powerful to witness. You’ve set an example for others to follow, and you’ve done it with consistency, warmth, and quiet strength. Looking forward to doing this challenge with you and the team. Well done, Ella. Keep shining, keep leading—you’re just getting started.
$28
Lauren Battersby
You areInspirational.
$28
Nicole Arvidson
Amazing work Ella!
$28
Nick And Rebecca Evans
$28
Nic And The Kids
Love your work my friend
$28
Lily Kagami
Good luck Shelby!
$28
Chloe
Good luck!!!! <3
$28
Tristram Berrisford
$28
Heath Hindson
Dylan, you've got this mate, good luck.
$28
Sonia Zadebernyj
Top effort nephew! Enjoy the experience ☺️
$28
Fletcher Shearman
Rip in lads!
$28
Laurice
Wishing you great success.
$28
Yvonne Bushell
$28
Rachel Connery
Go George! Love from the Connerys
$28
Annette Mccarthy
All the Dylan on this adventure.
$27
Rachel Bailey
Cheering you on all the way from the West Coast of Canada
$25
Finch Crew
🥳🥳🥳 good luck Dyl 🥒
$25
Rhiannon Barnes
$25
Tayla Cummins
Go tayla!!!
$25
Shona Mcdonald
Best of luck!
$25
Tina Mcdonald
Good luck, Emina!
$25
Fin
So proud of you Jordi! Congratulations for taking on this great challenge and working so hard with your team during training.
$25
Kiran
Goodluck to you and your team Kuvam!
$23
Kelly Hiley
Doughnuts
$23
Amber Ostle
Good luck to you and all your team mates 🍀
$23
Lucy Lacour
Good luck!
$23
Clare Manchee
Go team!
$23
Georgia Robertson
$23
Karin Somerville
Congratulations on reaching your target
$23
Kihan Zadebernyj-cox
$23
Anonymous
$23
Jasmine Neal
$23
Andrew Wareham
$23
Jaye Brown
$23
Denis
Solider on Dylan & team. 👍
$23
Natalya Mills
Well done Ethan!
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Anita Watt
$23
R.tamarua
Have fuuuunnnn Hogeeeeeyyyy
$23
R.tamarua
Go well Burkeyyyy
$23
Anneke Troyer
Good luck!!
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck. Amazing effort!!
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck!! Awesome effort.
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck!! Awesome effort!!
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck!! Awesome effort.
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck. Awesome effort.
$23
Helen Guilfoyle
Good luck. Awesome effort.
$23
Eadie And Stella Hindle
Go Ella!
$23
Edwards Family
Go Ella!!!
$23
Anonymous
The Walkie Talkies are Kokoda Challenge legends!
$23
The Mynotts
LETS GO KAI! YOU GOT THIS ❤️FROM THE MYNOTTS
$23
Alexander Ng
Donation round 2
$23
Glen Glasson
Good luck mate
$23
Hamish Kleijn
Go well mate!
$23
Mark And Jack Allen
$23
Georgia Robertson
$22
Jason And Amanda Hess
Way to go Samuel and RSHS Team! 💪
$20
Katie White
$20
Rekha Kumar
$20
Rob Frederick
Go Team Rhino!
$20
Jonathan Rong
$20
Anonymous
Yoohooo go team!!!
$20
Sam V
love you have fun
$20
Karishma S
Go Ella this is amazing!
$20
Scott Lutter
$20
Sharnee Lutter
Go Zy Zy. So proud of you.
$17
Ian Dargusch
Good Luck Elizabeth, I know you can do it.
$17
Hattie Evans
Im proud of you for doing something for a good cause, you'll do great 👍.
$17
Courtney Stephan
Awesome job Ella. What a big commitment! Proud of you.
$17
Levienne Jones
$15
John Pavlou
Best of luck, Nora!
$15
Maia Duckworth
Goodluck tayla, appriciate the donation
$15
Mel Amede
$15
Dianne Coleman
Go Zy Zy! Love Nonzi
$12
Rebecca Bartlett
$12
Anonymous
$12
Kerri
Good luck Alisha!!
$12
Louii
u guys are so strong good luck!!
$12
Anonymous
👍
$12
Natasha Zadebernyj
Good luck!!!
$12
Chloe Elias
Proud of you and the whole crew
$12
Lynn Hr
$12
Lynn Hr
$12
Lynn Hr
$12
Rikki Wilkie
Proud of You!
$12
Rikki Wilkie
Good Luck!
$12
Rikki Wilkie
Good Luck!
$12
Luke King
Thanks for the Protein Balls Maddi! And good luck with the hike! I hope you’ve got your deet bug replant packed!
$12
K Finch
This is Awesome Dylan.
$12
Natalea Eliad
$12
Renee Winterbottom
Good luck, Love you
$12
Anna Hilton
$12
Michael Bates
$12
Michael Bielenberg
Thanks for the balls
$12
James Reynolds
$12
Anonymous
$12
Anonymous
Run forest run!
$12
Rhys Kratzmann
$12
Anonymous
$12
Anonymous
Noice
$12
James Reynolds
$11
Amelia Mciver
$10
Aunty Margaret Mcelroy
$10
Grant Mcfarlane
Well done on taking on the challenge. Hope the training goes well.
$10
Anonymous
$10
Sam Spencer
Let's Gooooooo!
$10
Nicole Van Der Heiden
$6
Dewet Van Der Merwe
Jamie's balls are amazing
$6
Jared Hunt
Your protein balls are absolutely delicious, thank you!
$6
Kim
$6
Layne Hall
Less gooooo Maddi!!!!
$6
Jamie Timms
Can't get enough of these ballz man
$6
Anonymous
Good on you Dylan. Hope it goes well.
$6
Anonymous
$6
Kelly Pierce
$6
Anonymous
$6
Olivia Olds
$6
James Reynolds
$6
William Wallace
$6
Saxon Howard-secombd
$6
Michael Bielenberg
$6
Nina
❤️❤️❤️
$5
Zara & Mila
Go Dylan. 🚶♂️
$5
Sophie P
lizzie ur my icon, so strong & so proud of u gf 💞💞💞💞💞
$5
Nicole Fielding
Hop to it Kokoda Kangaroos !
$1
Taylor J
it has to be even
Our Organisation Staff
Sandra Buist
Lara Waldron
$523
Dan Klein
$60
Taleah Coleman
$23
Blake Gibson
Gabby Carnevale
Shane Somerville
$781
Kihan Zadebernyj-Cox
$443
Ella Wilkie
$1,313
Jordan Shehab
$486
Zyan Heron
$441
Maddi
$679
Ryan McGunigle
$127
Dylan Evans
$1,878
Byron Robinson
$1,029
Cooper Smith
$203
Alisha Caddies
$624
Jake Elias
$430
Kai Hoger
$312
Thomas Burke
$367
Callum Cooper
Leonora Burns
$232
Shelby Bartholomai
$376
Emina Begovic
$720
Arjuna Wotton
Francis Sheehy
$154
Ethan Ralph
$503
Adam Robertson
Chantelle Weippert
$573
Anvesh Anup
$469
Kuvam Jain
$84
Christian Pham
Tharith Meam Chan Mary
Bridie Le Couteur
$420
Elizabeth Hamilton
$914
Tayla Venturato
$620
Danny Jobling
$281
Alex Ashurst
AEDEN FARR-WHARTON
$169
George Barnes
$187
Tyriel Desvignes
$139
Samuel Hess
$288
