Climb Mt Kilimanjaro 2025
🏔️ Thirteen brave souls are taking on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge: to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, and stand atop the legendary ‘Roof of Africa’.
❤️ But this climb is about more than just altitude—it’s about impact. The team is trekking to raise vital funds for Redkite, helping families tackle the trauma of childhood cancers and supporting kids on their journey through treatment and beyond.
👣 Over 8 days, we’ll ascend from 5,000 to 20,000 feet via the Lemosho Route, known for its stunning beauty and gradual acclimatization. It offers us the best chance to reach the ice-capped summit without falling victim to altitude sickness.
💪 Word spread quickly, and now we’re 13 strong. Spirits are high and we’re determined to join the 80% of trekkers who make it to the top—driven by a cause that’s bigger than ourselves.
Our crew is: Chris Schroor, Tania Schroor, Paul Plasto, Jodie Plasto, Josh Kindred, John Auld, Callum Auld, Ben Justin, Fiona Begg, Peter Aitken, Chris Brown, Andy Fulton & Lachlan Begg.
Our Achievements
Halfway to goal
Shared team page
Team Blogger
Reached Fundraising Goal
Increased team target
Thank you to our Sponsors
$520
Laudink
$520
Laudink
All the best Paul Jodie
$112
Marnie O'bryan
Go well guys.
$112
Michelle Bond
Great work Lachie. Your passion is inspirational.
$54
Adam Pretorius
A walk in the park Lachy!! Truely inspiring mate! Good luck.
$106
Pillar Wealth Advisers Qld
$317
Lachlan Callander
Go well Fi & Poj (& Lachie)- we can't wait to hear all about it.
$112
Scott Porter
$78
Christiana Volaris
Go well, Fi, Pete and Lach!
$23
Carly Gill
$106
Elle And Allister
Goooo Ben!!
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Nikki Hoskins
$23
Rhys Swann
❤️
$54
Roger & Paddy Collins
Good luck Ben
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Niki Collins
$211
Jakson Lamb
Have an amazing time!
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Hilary Turner
❤️
$10
Noel Evans
Begga you are a hack golfer
$211
Rob & Jen Wischer
Once in a lifetime opportunity that we know will be fully embraced! Photos please.
$40
Sujay
Inspiring effort!
$50
Des Smith
$520
Peter Justin
$5.02k
Azure Development Group Pty Ltd
Take plenty of Photo's!
$112
Hmi Australasia Pty Ltd
$83
Joanna Freudenstein
Fantastic endeavour Fi & Pete. May your trip and climb be all you hope for and may your legs survive!! Joxx
$106
Clint Thorp
Well played all!! Small steps going up 👊
$5.02k
Azure Build Pty Ltd
$40
Brock Thompson
Good luck Begga!
$520
Mapps
Here is to jumping on the roof of Africa
$111
Mark Weeks
You've got this Begga- we all think you're a champion (especially Cooper!) FINS UP!!
$520
Bob Andbelinda Sharpless
Well done Chris and Tania.
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Elk
Fantastic cause yet again Begga - I have no doubt you will be successful - as the locals said to me all those years ago .... "polepole white man" :-)))
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Brett Bell
Inspirational work as always Schroor!! I hope you have an amazing experience.
$110
Mark Kurbatoff
Good luck and safe travels on the long walk Chris & Tania!!
$28
Sophie Taylor
Amazing challenge and cause - best of luck!
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Natasha Cook
$264
Rosemary Kelly
You guys are literally unstoppable!! Good luck on this incredible challenge. Happy to support you x
$54
Sue Corrigan
Looking forward to the photos
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Paul Murray
Good Luck to all
$54
Chris Connolly
Good luck Lachie, I'm sure you've got this!!!!
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Libby
$211
Jr & Inge
Dear Chris and Tania, What a beautiful challenge you accepted by helping people who are challenged in life. Good luck and enjoy the climb.
$106
Mark Ayala
A great cause and a great challenge. Well done and good luck Chris & Tania.
$500
Octopus Consulting Group
Hope you have an awesome time mate, and congrats on your ongoing efforts to raise funds and awareness for Red Kite......
$106
Jack Rex
Good on you both 💪💪
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Handovers.com
Good luck on the hike guys. Hope you have a good time.
$40
Will Cockle
Good luck🤍🤍🤍
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Ryan
$54
Ingkris-schroor Family
Good luck Chris and Tania all the best from Ingkris-Schroor family
$112
Stephen Williamson
Hi Lachlan Wish you a safe and satisfying trip to the top. Enjoy the lifetime experience. All the best. Being a cancer patient myself, I can understand what kids are going through. Keep up with the great work.
$520
Michelle Justin
Good luck & enjoy the experience.
$100
Carroll Family
Best $100 I’ve spent for some time Chris. The Lions climbed their summit, now I’ll be watching you climb yours. Safe trip.
$106
Maureen Plasto
$250
Stephen Brittles
Chris, great to connect today and what an amazing journey ahead for such a deserving charity. I wish you all health and every success. Kind regards, Steve
$211
Fulton Smith
A great cause. We'll fine Chris and Tania.
$54
Barb Blamey
What a great thing you are both doing!! You truly will make a difference.
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Prue Robertson
A big climb for a great cause! Well done Fi and Pete xxx
$520
Boulder Capital
Good luck team!
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Margaret M
💪
$54
Jimmy And Amanda
Good luck !!
$54
Shelly & Pete Hawkins
Wave when you get to the top. Enjoy the journey.
$106
Tony Payne
Happy climbing Fi and Peter
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David Caple
Go you Fiona and Pete!
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Shannon And Rachel O'brien
All the best for what promises to be an amazing journey!
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Elepay
Well done, Lachie! What a great cause.
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Michael Lanigan
Well done guys 💪
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Nx Blue
Good luck Beggy, Merkin, Plasto and the team. Look forward to hearing your stories at the Classic at Ippy. Cheers Gatts and Vito.
$112
Ann White
Typically generous, Lachie! Hats off to you for such a big effort to support Redkite families!
$106
Natalie Girard
$54
Kristen Kipps
Best of luck with the climb!
$112
Remote Estimating Solutions
GOOD LUCK YOU WILL DO GREAT
$112
Kyle Mortimer
Good luck with the climb
$78
Roger Matheson
Enjoy the challenge
$40
Fi Mouritz
Good luck Pete and Fi
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Old Dog
$106
Avis
Donated on behalf of Avis xx
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Mark Woolley
Amazing work yet again Lachie
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Ross Stuart
$100
Jane Burtenshaw
Great work Lachie. You have a heart of gold.
$211
Traveloso
Well done mate. Travel safe!
$83
Rossco
Go hard Begga - it a long way to the top, if you want to rock’n’roll!
$250
Beck Family Foundation
$2.02k
Cim Australasia Pty Ltd
Dear Chris and Tania We are thrilled and inspired by your courageous endeavor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Kids with Cancer. Your commitment to this cause is truly remarkable. We wish you both strength, resilience, and good health to achieve this incredible goal. Anh Vo
$54
Tim Neales
$40
Anonymous
$83
Suzanne Canterbury
Go Fi, Pete, Lachie & co!
$112
Lisa Harris
$23
Edina Nagy-bodi
$23
Holly Devitt
Great cause, go the Schroors!
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Rob B
Have a great trip Paul & Jodie!
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Rob B
Have a great trip Chris & Tania!
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Remone Frangi
Great work guys
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Huynh’s Family
You guys are awesome!!! Go! Go! Go!
$23
Ken And Wendy Vaughan
Good luck guys, you've got this!👊
$54
Toby Mclean
$112
Rae Martens
Good on you two. Champions through and through! Looking forward to following your journey. You've got this!
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Anonymous
Wishing you a blister free adventure . Thank you for such a wonderful cause!
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Hermie
Great challenge and great cause.
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Harrisons Joinery Pty Ltd
Good luck Paul and Jodie
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Lawson Surveys
$520
Tpa
$40
Rheann Stephens
$211
James Kelly
Great challenge - enjoy the hike!
$5.02k
Joseph Nguyen
$112
Lori Chizik
You two are inspirational. All the very best for the climb. Stay safe. Xx
$37
Matt Aitken
$54
Liz Virtue
Go well Fiona!
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Rowan Begg
Well done brother. Your parents would be so very proud. Nana would be boasting to all the old crackers. Give it your best shot mate.
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Peter Dettori
$219
Anne Duncan
As challenging as it is, I'm sure that you are well prepared and will conquer the mountain ⛰️. Good luck. Anne xx
$78
Stephanie Aitken
$500
John Aitken
I'm sure you will both get there. Great that you are taking on this challenge
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Chris Harvey
Luv this adventure you are doing . Bravo 👏 x
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Karyn S
Inspirational .
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Prue And Steve
You two will conquer that mountain I’m sure! 💪💪💪
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Mary Anne
What a fantastic effort congratulations
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Nic Allen
$112
Russell Luhrs
Well done Team Schroor. Another mountain you’ve conquered. Safe trekking.
$112
Lucas Gordon
Legends! Fire up
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My Brisbane Electrician
$200
Anthony Yap
Good luck Chris and Tania!
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Oliver Bagheri
Great cause Chris.
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Bruno Carvalho
Good luck and have fun💪🏻💪🏻
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Drew Gordon
Awesome Tanya & Chris #watchoutforlions #believe
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Foden Family
Amazing cause PP and Jodie. All the best and enjoy the adventure!
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Andrew Fisher
All the best guys!!!
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Chesters
Epic Chris - good luck with the hike!
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Lawson Surveys
What an awesome thing to do, good on you Plastos!
$100
Josh Erez
Plant a AZD flag at the summit!
$100
Carroll Family
You got this Chris & Tania.!!! Will be thinking of you both - good luck & “enjoy” the experience.
$83
Claire Rose Gilbert
Great Work Chris & Tina
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Leilani Van Schouwen
Onward and upward Lachie, you're a legend.
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Christopher Noud
You’ve got this! Enjoy
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Jackson Turnbull
Good luck mate & enjoy the climb.
$20
Sarah Truong
Go the Plastos!!!
$40
Sam Mirzad
$158
Allyce Kluver
You can do it!
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Sarah Truong
Go the Schroors!!
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Allyce Kluver
a worthy cause! well done!
$211
Tony Stevenson
All the best mate
$248
Corey Scott
Go well Lachy and Team. Enjoy the walk. Enjoy the cause. Well done in advance.
$83
Chris Allison
$83
Matt Leeson
Remember to stretch. Good luck guys Matt & Cindy
$1.02k
Spencer Grammer
$50
Barry "bazza" Elloitt
Great work Begga - but I still beat you at golf today! Phins Up!
$54
Jess And Shane Gossner
Proud of you mate!
$309
The Wessel Family
Great effort you two 👍🏼
$50
Kate, John And Milla Bonica
You've put in the hard yards with the training, enjoy the sights along the way.
$317
Sealy Of Australia
$112
Anonymous
$40
Matthew Talarico
$23
Peta Neuse
$78
Aidan
Go for it Lachlan, I look forward to hearing all about this amazing experience, and for such a great cause. Champion!
$40
Andrea Young
$54
Rob Wilkins
$112
Golden Puma Holdings
$110
Wells Electrical Services
All the best team nice work!
$40
Brad Walsh
$106
Steve Penman
$28
Grace Murphy
go begga!!!
$54
Matt Jones
Best of luck Lachie and team
$106
David & Rachael O'carroll Beehive Kindy
$112
Whats Your Team
Good Luck Mate, What a great experience you are going to have. Remember the mind is stronger than the body. You can do this!
$112
Joel Martin
Great stuff Lachie I hope your tootsies hold up OK
$112
Wayne Fels
Phins up Lachie! You got this.
$54
Jb
Good luck!!!
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Brendan Ryan
$112
Andrew Reibelt
Awesome work to you and the team mate 🙏 Have a great journey and enjoy the experience ❤️
$20
Anonymous
$520
Adsignz
$54
Moose
Best of luck Begga hope to see you rocking the red hair on top of the Mountain
$110
Complete Lintels Building Supplies
well done Lachie keep up the good work . good luck !
$83
Fsg
$317
Dynamic Sports
Go hard LB! Best of luck from the team at Dynamic
$54
Laura Z
$117
Adam Campbell
you can do ittttttt!!!!
$2.52k
Rte
So proud of you both xx
$264
The Parry Group - Neale Parry
Hi Lachy - good luck with your fund raiser. We had a great day at the Titans game hospitality with Mark. Thank you
$112
Anonymous
Go Crew you can do it !!!
$2.5k
Furnx Rapidline
Phins Up
$112
Tino Toraya
G'day Lachlan, I want to congratulate you for taking on the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Just stepping up to attempt such a monumental feat shows courage and determination. Your efforts are already making a significant impact, especially with the cause you're supporting. Keep pushing forward, knowing that every step you're taking is helping to bring attention and support to something worthwhile. Best Regards, Mr.T.
$264
Belle Property Redcliffe & Newport
Go Lachie! You’ve got a big heart big fella! Best of luck with the training and climb! You’re a legend.
$425
Cannon Logistics
$500
Mark Smith
Go Lachie!
$112
Infravisory
All the best Lachie and team, great challenge for a worthy cause
$23
Alex Townsend
Good luck!
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Greg Powell
Go get it Begga!! At least you won't have to do legs day for a while afterwards...
$78
Campbell Aitken
Go and get em Lach! 💪
$110
Sonia
Best of luck with the adventure/challenge and great work fundraising, amazing cause! Look forward to hearing about your stories when you return. Safe travels!
$317
Anonymous
Good luck Paul & Jode, look forward to hearing the tales from Africa!!!
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Murwillumbah Shoe Repairs
Good luck motherfuckers!!
$54
Ken Mckay
Great effort
$54
Matthew Tilbrook
$720
New State Builders
beat him to the top Jode
$112
Jarrod Wessel
$23
Park
Plenty of pictures from the summit please!
$200
Anthony & Lisa Leonardi
Good luck guys. Remember what goes up still needs to come down! Stay safe.
$40
Thea Sitcheff
Good luck Lachie tackling Mt Kilimanjaro and huge thanks for helping families climb their own mountain through their childhood cancer journey.
$317
Patrick
$5.02k
Lauder And Sons
Good luck love to hear about it
$211
Stephen Mclean
$106
Jeanette Greig
Awesome Ben best of luck
$112
Paul Strooper
$42
People In Plastic
$211
Edge Concepts
Well done guys! Great cause and enjoy the climb
$83
Anonymous
Go you good things… so proud to know both of you and the fact that you are undertaking such a challenging endeavour. You both continue to set the bar!! 😍
$54
Patricia Trew
Glad you're climbing Kilimanjaro and I'm not. Best wishes with your fund-raising for a worthy cause.
$300
Tim Platt
$54
Kelvin Pimm
$40
Michael Fisher
Great work mate. All the best 😊
$112
Michael Casablanca
Good Luck Beggy
$112
Jill Cressy
Good luck :)
$23
Diane Climpson
Good luck
$44
Emily Hill
$112
Joel Nebauer
Great work Begga. Keen to hear all about it
$106
Shane Elkin
Great cause Begga !!! You will smash it buddy 😊💪
$211
Rob Galllagher
Struggle drown is great for high altitude training.
$40
Angela Speers
$264
Anonymous
$20
Glen Walker
$112
Sam Kroeger
Well done again with your efforts for Redkite Lachie!!
$264
South Bundy Buses Pty Ltd
Good Luck . Enjoy the climb.
$264
Russell And Dinah
$83
Nic Hoffman
All the best Lachlan
$83
Damien Mcdowell
Good luck Begga!
$112
Andrew Burley
Go Get "em Plas
$264
Gdl
$264
Alan Taylor Civil
Go hard you legends. Remember to “Catch your breath”.
$54
The Rj Crew
Awesome work Begga. Good luck from the R-J crew.
$250
Simon Richards
Paul and Jodie.. Go well on your trip. Enjoy. A great cause. Send us a photo up the top.
$53
Terry Webb
$211
Stephen Taylor
All the best for the trek guys Well done on supporting a great cause
$40
Graham Trivett & Hayley
Best of luck mate. Look after yourself.
$211
The Gallagators
Well done Scrote and Jodie
$106
Phil Quinn
Go Begga! Suck in the big ones buddy, I hear the air in in short supply up there! Enjoy the hike Quinney
$106
Jamie Sceney
Good luck Begga. Awesome effort mate as per usual.
$206
Sps Facilities
$106
Cherie Warwood
Unbelievable climbing to such giddy heights. Can't wait to hear the stories when you return.
$104
Anonymous
Best of luck and enjoy the experience
$50
David Fowler
Happy Hiking Begga!
$200
Richard Bennett
Well done Begga!
$200
David Sartor
$1,000
O'brien Group Australia
$200
Bulls Masters Ltd
Good Luck Beggy! Great Cause mate
$520
Packer Leather
$112
Ian Reinhardt
Good luck
$40
Jane Lawson
You got this Lachy, can't wait for all the stories
$112
Kate And Ross Matthews
$110
Better Mortgage Management Pty Ltd
Big effort Lachaln. Good luck!
$112
Brett Braithwaite
Bets of luck L:achy
$100
Urbis Ltd
Well done mate – looking forward to seeing the updates. Ben and the Urbis Team
$83
Cj Van Peppen
Great work Lachie
$40
Katie Croll
$1,000
Michael Machin
$112
Mark Woolley
Amazing effort Lachie yet again
$112
Dave Dick
Good on ya Plas and best of luck!
$317
Terence Morrow
Good luck Paul and Jodie. Travel safe
$520
Bitwise Pty Ltd
$106
David O'leary
All the best Beggstar. It will be one hell of a challenge. Hope it goes well for all the team.
$200
Andrew Grant-taylor
Train hard - but remember, you won't lose our respect if you don't make it so don't damage yourself to appease your competitive nature. Stay well
$54
Brett Thompson
All the Best Lachie
$40
H Wyllie
good job, up the Phins!
$54
Bernadine Dodson
$83
Nicole Williams
Hey Begga, you got this mate! Play Toto’s Africa up loud for your training song. I bless the rains down in Africa. It mentions Kilimanjaro in the song. Good luck from Nikki ex Lions Sales Legend.
$83
Adrian Gray
Team DU
$520
Ian Weigh
Great cause and I hope you are both able to find some peace
$112
Mark Mclean
$317
Shirley Moro
A man on a mission. You can do this Lachie!
$28
Kay Fox
Awesome work Lachie. Love to see a Phins Up pic when you get to the top.
$54
Marine Boy
$112
Darryl Bird
Massive effort team - smash it out !
$54
Wayne Baird
Great cause Begga! Go hard mate!
$40
Kate Hanrahan
Go Lachie! Have a great trip!
$112
Thomo & Jo Thomson
An amazing challenge ahead of you all .... good luck xx
$106
Brisbane Tile Rescue (dragon)
Onya Begga, a true Champion always giving of yourself for others and this is a must worthy Charity. Iam a tad concerned for you & especially your fitness and feet so please make sure your insurances are up to date and guaranteed. Love you mate💪
$211
Peter Rose
Good onya Begga! Go for the world long drive record from the summit🤣 great credit to you for your ongoing commitment to a great cause cheers Rosie
$83
Frank Rapinett
Good onya Begga 👏
$112
David Howard
Pin up!
$520
Jim And Alex
Good stuff mate well done, great cause!
$250
Lauga
Get it done champion!!!!
$211
Brian Mcpherson
Picture at the top please!!
$106
Wilson
Enjoy the journey up and down that Mountain.
$112
Russ Berry
Go the Broncos!
$54
Brian Girard
good luck Ben !
$54
Mellsy
In the great words of Rob Schneider...."you can do it"
$28
Scott Mcmillan
Go Rhino.
$23
Jarrad And Tessa Littler
Goodluck!
$106
Charlie - Thorpy
Legend Begga!!
$112
Cathy Davidson
Love your work (again, always) Begga, safe travels :)
$54
Shaun Geddes
Good Luck mate, it’s a great cause !!!
$211
Mathew Micallef
Good luck mate, looking forward to seeing a picture of you at the top. Great cause as well.
$110
Rob Perrin
Another amazing fund raising activity by you Begga! You’ve got this. Best of luck legend!!!
$112
Matt, Nicole, Ty, Jordy & Zane Porter
All the best…hope you have the best time!! Don’t forget to send lots of pictures ❤️
$54
Clare Telfer
$50
Stephanie Young
Go get em!
$111
Joseph Marles
$112
Dianne & Greg Graham
Have a great time with amazing memories, very proud you are both doing this big challenge, good on you. Can't wait to hear all about it ❤️
$100
Sue & Peter Guntrip
Fantastic thing for you to do. Wishing you lots of good luck for the fundraising and the climb.
$112
Mel Smith
awesome work benny!
$106
Ben Justin
$520
Chris & Tania Schroor
$211
Fiona Begg
$150
Lachie Begg
It's going to be tough
$111
All the best Chris & Tania