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Trekking to the End of the World
Creator   Frank Bugeja
Close at  Saturday, 1 January 2011
2010 Trekking to the End of the World Challenge 
Event Date: July 25, 2010 - August 8, 2010 
 
The Chairman of Life Education Tasmania Inc, Stuart Bryce, along with his daughter, Emma and colleagues from Victoria and Western Australia trekked in New Guinea over the Finisterre Range and Shaggy Ridge in July/August to raise money for Life Education.  “Finisterre” is Latin for “End of the World”.
 
The nine-day Trek took in the site of the historic WWII battles of Shaggy Ridge and Crater Hill where valiant soldiers from the 7th Division were victorious in precipitating the dislodgement of Japanese forces from New Guinea.  A brief remembrance service was held at the “Pimple” a scene of intense fighting in December 1943/January 1944.  In particular, we remembered the father of two of our fellow trekkers and Tom Kelly, the father of John Kelly who was the inspiration for us to undertake the trek.
 
The trek was arduous and at times hazardous.  Most of our paths were carved from virgin jungle, as were our campsites on most nights.  The conditions experienced by our valiant soldiers during WWII must have been so much worse with disease taking a significant toll, not to mention the engagement with the Japanese forces. 
 
Hopefully, we have raised awareness for Life Education, dedicated to saving the lives of our children through education programmes which empower children from preparatory to Year 10 to make reasoned decisions regarding alcohol and other drugs, as well as teaching them self respect, respect for others and realising the value of their uniqueness as an individual.  The website remains open and there is still time to make a contribution to this worthy organization.
 
Your donations will assist Life Education to embrace more of our children in educational programs throughout Australia but particularly in Tasmania where Life Education has recently been reintroduced.  All donations are tax-deductible and can be made through this secure website.
 
“If every Australian gave $1.00, Life Education would be sufficiently endowed to extend its programmes to every Australian child.” 

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I would personally like to thank the following for their offline donations:

Ms Michelle O'Byrne MP, Member for Bass, $100.00
Mr Robert Huston, $150.00
Mr Geoff Pickburn $100.00

 
    Healthy Harold/Life Education Australia
Life Education Australia's programs empower children to make the right choices for a safe life, free from the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol.

These programs are delivered by a team of 120 qualified educators, through a fleet of mobile learning centres equipped with the latest technology to create a unique and exciting learning environment for children.

Life Education's mascot, Healthy Harold, who is featured in many of Life Education's primary school modules, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of millions of Australian children. By supporting Life Education, you are helping to equip more young people with the knowledge and the skills to live a safer life.
FUNDOMETER
TARGET
$50,000.00
RAISED SO FAR
$5,947.00
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SUPPORTERS
SUPPORTERSAMOUNTMESSAGE
The Perkins and Rayner families 200.00I will be there next time!
Sam Nettlefold 1000.00Sensational Effort
Ros Lamont 50.00Good luck Emma, Damo & Team. Thinking of you. Mick, Ros, Scooby & Boof.
Jon & Ayodele Hunter 50.00Do it well and keep on trekking, enjoy your time in PNG and be safe.
Alison Johnston 50.00Good luck everyone.
Panacea Bryce 100.00Have a great trek, wish we were there! Panacea, Isabella and family
Gus Ballagh 10.00WOOF go Emma & Damo - more km's than I'll walk in my whole life!! From The Gusinator.
Sheralee Davies 50.00Hope the step exercise pays off! All the best.
Michael Ferguson MP 100.00Wishing you all the best for the trek! We admire and appreciate your dedication to our children. They are precious and all too often suffer the bad choices of adults. Go great Stuart!
Andrew Hood 100.00 
jenni perkins 50.00Have a great walk, enjoy you compansionship with Emma. Tnink positive thoughts.
Graeme Lynch 100.00 
Shayne Stevenson 10.00Have a great trip and congratulations on a fantastic inititative.
Naida Isenberg 50.00Good luck Stu - my kids loved Healthy Harold!
Basil Ruby & Nugget Bryce-Coombs 50.00Go grampa, emma & damo, we love your work guys!
Lisa&Mike Coombs 100.00Go Dad, Emma & Damo!! xoxo
J&K Dineen 100.00Best of luck on the trek.
Roxley McLennan 1000.00It would be easier in a Herc!
Anonymous 2.00 
Alan Robertson 20.00Best of luck with the trek, Robbie
Fred Peacock 100.00Hi Stuart, Hope you are training!
Chris and Lee Beatty 100.00Stu, Just hope you are not dancing with the fairies!
Anonymous 50.00 
Pagan 5.00Wish I could go but I'm way too lazy!
Fred and Gary Goat 100.00Pity we can't join you 'cos mountainsRus!
Judy Crooks 20.00Every little helps Life Education!
Catherine Harris 200.00Congratulations on your endeavours for Life Education
Wheels & the Wildebeests 1000.00Looking forward to a successful walk for Life Education
Edsoft Pty Ltd - Andrew Bennetto 50.00Andrew Bennetto
paul wheelton 1000.00A great effort . Wish I could join you,however Gold Harold calls
Lynette Spencer 10.00 
Providence Vineyards 100.00I'd like to support Emma and Damian!
Frank Bugeja 20.00To Stuart and Emma - have fun on the trek! It will be an experience to remember!