After a promising start with over 200 registrations and numerous sponsors, the 2022 Trojan’s Trek Charity Walk looked set to break records!
The predicted bad weather (including thunderstorms and lightning) kept a few away. However, Mother Nature was kind and kept her rain clouds full until after the event had finished.
Belinda McKeown, a self-declared “army brat” with indigenous ties and a clear understanding of life in the Defence Force, gave an emotional and moving “Welcome to Country.” We were all touched by her words.
Our special guest and Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, spoke before the start and showed both a keen interest in and understanding of what Trojans Trek is all about. The results achieved and life-changing tools learned on treks impressed her greatly.
And so the Walk began!! Runners, walkers, and strollers set off along the Torrens, hoping to beat the rain – and they did.
Winners were announced, awards were presented, raffles were drawn, auction items fiercely fought over, music and coffee were enjoyed, and delicious BBQ sausages were devoured … then the heavens opened!
A fabulous morning with amazing souls who helped raise around $18,000 for Trojans Trek, about half the cost of one Trek – great effort!
Special thanks to Reuben and his team from AEP Health Group for all their hard work organising the event and to our many sponsors and supporters for braving the weather and making the 2022 Walk such a memorable success.
Look forward to seeing you all (and more) again next year …
Sponsors
AEP Health Group
Pioneer Water Tanks (SA)
Operation Unity
Bolton Clarke
Silver – Ascendancy ABA
Silver – Edwardstown Rotary Club
Silver – TWU SA/NT
Silver – Unitech Building
Bronze – Wealth Evolution
Bronze – Defence Health
Bronze – Advanced Promotional Products
Bronze – Unifi Technology
Bronze – Johnston Grocke Group
Bronze – Police Credit Union
$750 – DVA Grant (Veterans Health Week)
Goods – North Terrace Tyres
Goods – Maine Beach
Goods – Mark Lobert Gallery
Goods – Running Bare
Goods – Trelivings
Goods – False Cape Wines
