Ballina Teams takes on Kokoda Challenge
Breakers Bootcamp is taking part in the 2008 Kokoda Challenge - a cross country team event signifying the experience of Australian troops on the Kokoda track during World War II. The Kokoda Challenge is Australia’s ultimate team event, combining endurance and mateship, as teams of four trek 96kms in 39hours. 96 km represents that actual distance of the Kokoda Track and 39 symbolises the 39th Battalion who were the first Australian troops to arrive at Kokoda in 15th July, 1942.
The event requires four person teams to trek through a route in the Gold Coast Hinterland which consists of rugged terrain and climbs totalling 5000 metres!
It is one of Australia’s toughest events and it’s not just physically demanding - it is also a fundraising challenge. Teams commit to raising at least $1000 to help fund the cost of the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program, an early intervention program for young people from all walks of life which encourages them to learn the skills and values of discipline, tolerance, respect and self worth. Participants in the Youth Program culminate their 20 week training schedule by walking the actual Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. In just four short years the KCYP has been able to help 39 young Australians and their families. In 2008, the KCYP is expanding to enable 30 young people to experience the opportunity of a lifetime in programs being conducted on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Canberra.
The truly unique thing about the Kokoda Challenge and the KCYP is that it is managed and operated by a not-for-profit organisation that consists of volunteers who do this great work just to make a real difference to our community. The Kokoda Challenge Association receives no Government funding and relies entirely on the success of the Kokoda Challenge to operate their youth program.
The Kokoda Challenge aims to raise $350,000 by July 19th 2008. Our team aims to contribute $3000 in support of the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program. We are asking for assistance from local business to help in this worth while course. Your contribution will help make a difference in a child’s life. If you would like to find out more or sponsor my team Breakers 1 or Breakers 2 go to the Kokoda Challenge Website Donation Page to make a tax deductible donation or phone Dale Parker on 0407 814 920 or John Fisiilose 0404 88 3986.
Ballina Teams to sponsor are:
BREAKERS 1
Dale Parker
Brodie Wright
Rachel McDermott
Natalie Black
BREAKERS 2
John Fisiilose
Jeff Skinner
Ben Wilkinson
Duncan Wright
