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Veterans’ Support Walk

Charity walk outcome

A very big THANK YOU to everyone that donated to, and/or attended AEP’s Young Veterans Support Walk. We raised a total of $30, 819.15!

The Board would also like to extend a huge thank you to Reuben Vanderzalm and staff who did a superb job of organising the walk.

Sunday 29th October walk, run or roll around the River Torrens at 10.30am

All funds go directly to Trojan’s Trek, a program to help with the rehabilitation of young veterans returning from combat duties.

Four different event options with prize money on offer:
1) 5km walk (families, prams, and pets on leash are welcome).
Two $50 random spot prizes.
2) 5km FEMALE run. Prize of $150 for first place.
3) 5km MALE run. Prize of $150 for first place.
4) 5km TEAM OF 3 EVENT. Prize of $150 for first complete
finishing team.

WHERE River Torrens, directly north of the Torrens Parade Ground.
NOTE Parking WILL be available on the Torrens Parade Ground.
AFTER BBQ, coffee and amazing prize draws.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Register online HERE

Snail mail: download the registration form as a pdf here
Mail your cheque and completed form to: AEP Health Group, RE: Trojans Trek Charity Walk, 699 Port Road, Woodville Park, SA 5011.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure you get a T-shirt in your preferred size, please ensure we receive your form and cheque before 1st October, 2017. *UPDATE October 26, 2017; we have run out of shirts completely! Apologies*

August 27, 2017/1 Comment/by Trojan's Trek

community awareness, fundraising, Trojan's Trek

YOUNG VETERAN’S SUPPORT WALK

This year we had 27 sponsors and 189 walkers register, a great result and thanks to you all for your support. However the weather was not being friendly. In short it looked grim with an on-going poor prediction.

Participants gather for Veterans’ Support Walk

Thanks to AEP the day was organised down to the last tee. Many thanks go to AEP staff and Reuben for his work again this year.

The start time this year was later than in previous years, managing to catch out a few regulars who arrived very early. By the time Peter Goers had completed his humorous off- beat comments about life in general the black clouds had gathered menacingly. Not to be deterred off they went at 1030 on a slightly amended route which resulted from part of the Torrens Lake track being affected by the recent rains.

VETERANS’ SUPPORT WALK 2015

A beautiful day greeted the 200 plus dogs crowd which gathered on the banks of the Torrens Lake on 25 Oct to take part in the Veterans’ Support Walk.

This year the day was organised by Reuben Vanderzalm from Adelaide Exercise Physiology assisted by some of his staff and a few other volunteers. Thanks Reuben and company.

After parking of the parade ground the crowd waited patiently for the start while listening to some interesting and funny commentary from Peter Goers. A number of serious runners were among those gathered, looking for a share of the cash prizes on offer.

The Veterans Rowing Club catered for those with a need for a morning coffee while the MFS through David Gorham worked frantically to set up the BBQ which happened to coincide with an emergency response in the city. And a close thing it was too with the first batch of snags rolling off the barby as the quickest groups completed the 5km course.

Winners for the day were:
1st male Lauchie Hennig,
1st female Zhali Clarke,
1st Team Steve, Lindi and Mike and the random $50 winners were Jeanette Mossop (who handed her winning back), and Wendy Turner.

A number of raffle winners also departed smiling. The day will clear in excess of $14.5K which is a great effort.

Thanks to all those who gave support to the day.

November 16, 2015/0 Comments/by Trojan's Trek

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