How Bendigonians can get involved in raising awareness and funds for the Leukaemia Foundation

In November of 2020, the Stevens family lost their beloved mother, wife and nanny, Gerri, after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.

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To honour her memory, her family as well as friends, colleagues and community members will be banding together to tackle the 'Goldfields Track', a 210 kilometers walk from Ballarat to Bendigo on on March 21 to 25.

Fundraiser organiser Leigh Stevens said they have raised over $35,000, and with over $20,000 in donated goods and services to auction at their Gala Auction, which will be held in May.

"My Mum, Gerri, lost a short battle with Leukaemia in 2020, so the family have decided to try and raise $50,000 for the foundation," he said.

In preparation for the larger walk, the team have been holding group training walks at the end of each month, with one held at Lake Weeroona this Sunday.

Mr Stevens said the day would also be an information day and said it would be the last day that people could sign up for The Last Leg.

He said it was a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join the walk, but cannot commit to multiple days.

Those of walking the whole Goldfields Track in March, will be walking most of the day, starting at 9am, and finishing around 3pm.

Those walking shorter distances in March will join in at different times of the day to suit their fitness level. We will stop around noon for a free BBQ lunch.

There is currently 12 people walking the full 210km, nine walking multiple days, and a further 55 on The Last Leg.

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To join The Last Leg, participants would be required to donate $100 donation which will allow you to join the walk at anywhere along the track on the final day.

If you participate, you will receive a Walkers T-shirt, along with free entry into the Gala Auction event to be held on May 21.

All funds raised will be going directly to the Leukaemia Foundation.

On March 25, participants can choose their starting point:

Mr Stevens said Sunday's information day will run from 9am to 3pm and will see people walk laps around Lake Weerona, followed by a BBQ lunch.

Keep up-to-date on the Facebook page. People can follow the page to keep up to date with all their fundraising efforts.

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