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Michael Mitchell's Online Giving page

Michael Mitchell's Online Giving page

Raised So far: $10,524.87

Raising money for: The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk

Fundraising goal: $50,000.00

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The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk
A unique event with Australian history being made by Melbourne secondary school teacher bushwalking 6022kms to raise $1 million for The Cancer Council. Veteran bush-walker Michael Mitchell will complete a bush walk starting at Cape York QLD on 5th May 2008, finishing at Wilsons Promontory VIC on 27th June 2009. It takes 13 months walking from sunrise to sunset, six days a week. The walk introduces people to easy healthy living, wellbeing education as up to 350 sponsored walkers join Michael. Each week ends in a country town with a community event. Ironically, a family member and close friends of Michael have recently been diagnosed with cancer. Despite his desire to be with them, they urge him to continue with the walk. Michael and the support team are even more committed to reaching his goals. This is Michael’s personal contribution and one he wishes to throw open to others. Thank you for donating online and for helping many Australians.
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Thank you for visiting my online donation site.

Put simply, too many people close to me have been touched by cancer.

Their bravery and courage in fighting the disease is often matched only by the determination of those caring professionals committed to treating them.

I believe all of us have the desire to help others when we can. I thought seriously about my own capacity to contribute. I can carry a pack all day far enough to inspire others to kick in funds and make a difference.

I am amazed by the range of cancer related services funded by The Cancer Council of Australia. In fact, they raise $60M every year without government assistance, to help us Australians with our cancer battles.

This sort of self-reliance is an Australian way of going about things and a bush walk is a fitting way of showing support for those who care so much for others. I look forward to you throwing your support behind us and sharing my dream of helping the helpers.

Anyone who makes a donation before 27 June will also go into the draw to win a Carlton Footy jumper, signed by Chris Judd. It would be great if you could also leave a message with your donation, which will help motivate me to keep walking south!

Yours Truly
Michael Mitchell

P.S. Our overall goal is to raise a million dollars through completing the walk. Donations are coming in from many places, the ANZ bank account, by telephone, direct to the support team and through people setting up their own Online Giving pages on this website who are also completing the walk. The total listed here shows donations made through my Online Giving page and is not a combined total of all donations that have been made for the walk.




My Donations
NameDonationMessage
Lyn$50.00Hi there Michael. Hope ya feet are getting a massage by the support driver most nights!
Sean Comerford$25.00Unbelievable effort Michael. Hope everything's going ok. Cheers, Sean.
LANGWARRIN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL$300.00GO for it Michael. All the kids at Langy Park are following your efforts. We are having events at the school throughout the year to raise some money to help. We have an annual walkathon and this year we are turning it into a bush walk with the kids and teachers wearing back packs and bushy hats etc. It will be fun. Good luck and keep going we are all thinking of you at Langy Park.
PERKINS FAMILY$250.00
Warren Featherstone$25.00Every blessing Michael for a safe waqlk and I trust you discover & experience much about yourself.
Trudy$50.00Great stuff Michael!!! My mum is recovering from cancer and we are both keen bush walkers. Keep it up!!
Deirdre Gee$250.00Hey Michael! Awesome effort - I think of you when I am on the treadmill!! Best of luck mate xx
Ben Kezilas$25.00G'day Mitch, Awesome effort. Hope you are well mate.
Tina$25.00Keep going Michael! What a brilliant achievement - congratulations.
Craig Orgill$50.00Hi Michael, We just got back home after a month in QLD during which we bumped into you at the Innot Hot Springs. All the best for your walk and with your fund raising. Regards, Craig
Anon$200.00Exceptional Effort, Michael!! We continue to cheer you & the Doggies on! Good on the Support Crew too.
Maurice & Helen Kezilas$100.00Michael, You are such an inspiration to us all. All the very best on your journey. Regards, Maurice, Helen and Family
Eric Christopher $400.00Only found out about this last week and think its fantastic , best of luck mate , will keep looking at EO to follow your progress.
From Leesa$10.00Good-luck on the journey. You will no doubt have killer calves after this adventure! May the skies above always look after you!
Frank.$50.00I heard you speaking about your objective, on the radio,it`s commendable,good on you and all the best to you.
Zallman$50.00Youve walked along way since I talked to you near the tip. All the best mate good luck
Rob & Maggie$100.00Heard you on the radio (Country Hour).Well done, mate, and good luck with the rest of your journey.
Trish Foley$500.00Michael, you taught my children at CRC Nth Keilor and when my son was diagnosed with his bone disease I realised then, as it is reinforced now, what a caring, loving, soul you are. I have lost both parents and several friends to cancer. Maybe a cure is not within my lifetime but hopefully, given time and resources and the courage of people like yourself to make a difference, a cure will be found one day. All the best
Jen$25.00Hey Michael, you are doing a wonderful thing, keep up the fantastic effort!
Anon$25.00Keep up the good work!
$50.00
Anne$50.00I am already a donor to the Cancer Council, but your special effort, Michael, deserves a big pat on the back. Good luck to you!
Anon$200.00Thank you for putting the 'talk into walk' for others through cancer research.
Ross and Sue$25.00Trust your vehicle is now repaired and the weather stays kind! We were really inspired by your efforts Michael, and wish you all the best. Would love to be able to make you a coffee another time!
Zallman Saxby$100.00Good to hear your still going mate. i've decided that every month you walk im going to donate. What your doing just blows me away. All the best Zallman
Stacey Werry and Bradley Allan$100.00we herd you on ABC radio and thought you were doing a terrific job. Very inspirational. I was a little disappointed that you had not yet met your half way target and thought we could help out with a few dollars.
Marty$10.00Keep going Michael, you are an inspiration!
Frank R$100.00best of luck Glad to see Tassie is now on the map.
Daniel Henriquez$5.00Good luck, Happy New Year!
terence smith$150.00continued good luck hope you have a great year stay healthy
brooke bailey$5.00Goodluck with the trundle :D
Justin Ferguson$25.00Keep it going Mitch. Terrific effort.
Anne Doak$50.00You are an inspiration Mitch. The world needs more people like you. Good luck and I hope you reach your target.
Jane W$10.00
Steve Perry$13.37keep on truckin'
Zallman Saxby$250.00Hi micheal. Hope is all going well. If there is anything I can do to help you let me know. All the best. safe traveling
$100.00 Congratulations Michael on your wonderful achievement. Pauline and I are thinking of you and wish you luck on reaching your target.
Peter, Canberra$50.00I was so surprised when you told me you were heading for Wilson's Prom! Best of luck with your remarkable trek!
Matt & Lisa$50.00Keep it up mate! Amazing effort!
Anon.$10.00Keep going Michael - you're amazing!
$10.00See you soon!
Danielle & Gib$50.00Well done Mitch, keep up the good work.
Joe & Sophie Kenny$50.00Well done Mitch, you are an absolute inspiration ! We are all touched by cancer and it's great to see someone really committed to raising the much needed funds.
Anon$40.00What amazing determination and endurance! Well done!
$10.00Well done, keep up the good work. All the best with your fundraising activities.
John$100.00We were delighted to meet you on the trail to Cascade Hut in Snowy Mts. Keep up the good work and we hope you reach your goal.
Lebon Family$100.00Good luck Michael. We are all touched with your outstanding achievements. My mother in law is a survivor of breast cancer. All the best The Lebon Family.
Anon$50.00Great effort, wish you all the best and hope others will donate to this great cause
$500.00
$10.00
Mark Phillips$50.00Well done mate! We are all so proud of you!
Denis$50.00Fantastic effort, would love to be there when you reach the end. If not maybe you might like to cometo our Bushwalking Club sometime and tell us about you epic trip etc? Good Luck Cheers
Stuey Burggraaff$50.00Good effort Mitch! Im planing to be there on sunday at the prom to see you finsh your walk!
GlennO$100.00Enjoy the Prom, Michael :)
Leigh Fletcher$50.00Great work Mate! See you at the end on Sunday!!
$100.00Great to meet you at Moe - wonderful effort by you
Daniel Andersen$100.00Sorry I can't be there to see you across the finish line! Bloody great effort, good on ya mate!
Carmel - EBC$200.00You are an inspiration!
Julie$100.00Well done - what a feat!
Brett McGrath$50.00Michael, what a tremendous thing you have done! It was great to meet you down in Canberra at Pat's office. Best of luck with the rest of the walk.
Yeomans Family$25.00Congratulaions on a wonderful effort.
Sally and Lucy$50.00Heard you on the radio today. Great job you are doing! Goodluck for the final leg!
$50.00
Tiddle River$50.00
Emily and Dave$50.00Congratulations on completing the walk Mitch. It's an amazing accomplishment that you will no doubt continue to build on. Loved seeing you in the local papers and hearing you on 774.
Adam Pearce$50.00Congratulations Michael a truly heroic effort. I have really enjoyed reading your diary entries along the way - you certainly have a way with words and they will make a fantastic record of your important journey.
Helen & Graeme$200.00Welcome home & congratulations on your inspirational achievement. Does this now mean that I have to finally walk our "Thousand Steps"? We look forward to catching up with you once you're rested.
Peregrine Club Inc$200.00Congratulations Michael on a super effort. We are a walking club affiliated with BWV, and collect aluminium cans on our weekly Tuesday Walks. This donation is from the proceeds of the sale of these.
G & V Rankin$100.00Well done Michael!! A great effort by a great bloke. Hope to catch up soon. Regards from all at Rankin Diesel.
Ed and Hels$25.00Well done Michael, we met you in Lakefield NP on a pretty hot day and were just amazed by your mission. Sorry we were late with our donation but really glad you made it! Good on ya mate
Sheri Gross$3,901.50Congratulations what an exceptional and monumental triumph. It's a pity we didn't get to walk with you. Cheers, Brooke, Sheri, Melissa, Jodie, Pam, Kylie, Deb M, Deb J, Liz, Kim, Jo and Carolyn. xxx
Sylvia$50.00Awesome effort, congratulations on completing such an epic walk. What's your secret for preventing blisters and what socks do you recommend? :-)
Lee-Anne (Port Melbourne Massages)$50.00Well done Michael, a fantastic effort. Jeff and I congratulate you on the great acheivement. Look forward to a massage from you once you recover, TTFN Lee-Anne
Michelle$15.00Congrats from a fellow doggies fan, good work :)
Paul Adams$25.00I wanted to donate something for your cause when I 1st heard about it, but I was on a bit of a bush walking odyssey myself, congradulations on your achievment, Michael. Paul Adams
$50.00


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