Run Around Australia Andre Jones

$19,108 raised

TARGET $60,000

Please support this cause

About

In 2017 I ran solo from Melbourne to Darwin - 3,700kms - to raise funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. For 93 days, I pushed all my supplies (up to 95kgs) in the 'Intrepid' an ad-hoc buggy thrown together from spare bike parts and aluminium bits through the centre of Australia.

Buoyed by my success with that challenge, I've set my goals on a bigger one....

At 10am on the 10th March, 2019, I will set out from the MCG to run one lap around this magnificent country we all share. The 15,000km route will take me along the major coast roads, sticking to sealed roads as much as I can as the Intrepid (II) won't do that well in gravel. I also estimate to be camping at least 65% of the time.

If I take rest days every 10 days or so, it should take me approximately 345 days. As before, I will run about 50kms a day, some days more, some days less - depending on terrain ... and assuming reasonable weather conditions, and manageable injuries.
I fully expect to be running in temperatures up to 40 degrees.

As my run is four-times as long, I am now raising funds for four worthy causes; Beyond Blue, the GO Foundation, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and The Smith Family. Each one does fantastic work, but they are facing an uphill battle to do what's needed properly - hence the requirements for individuals to help raise support from wherever they can.

I hope to visit many communities where these organisations play a part, and post articles on my blog/social media.

Thank you all for your support, Andre.
$3965
GO Foundation
$5963
Beyond Blue
$5114
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - Victoria
$3926
Smith Family

I'm raising funds for

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GO Foundation

The GO Foundation was founded by Sydney Swans Legends, Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin to empower young Indigenous Australians through education. As proud Aboriginal men, their names are synonymous with integrity, equality and opportunity.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is here for everyone in Australia – especially during this challenging time. We’re dedicated to supporting the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - Victoria

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world.

Smith Family

The Smith Family believes that education is one of the world’s most powerful change agents. That’s why we focus on helping young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty. As a national, independent charity, every day we work with thousands of children and their families.

About Fundraiser

Andre Jones

Northcote, VIC



Sun, 27 Oct 2019

Michael Boland

$ 50

go for it Andre - great work

Mon, 23 Sep 2019

Anonymous

$ 12
Fri, 13 Sep 2019

Penny Kent

$ 100

Great effort Andre and so pleased we could be there to celebrate your achievements and support some very important causes. Penny and Simon.

Wed, 28 Aug 2019

Guy & Sarah Barnden

$ 20

What a fantastic thing you are doing Andre. You are an inspiration

Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Balu Rao

$ 155
Sat, 24 Aug 2019

Celebration evening - friends and family

$ 380
Thu, 8 Aug 2019

Wendy Dunstan

$ 10
Sat, 27 Jul 2019

Tracey Ker

$ 50

Andre, you have shown us what is possible, by just getting out there and giving it your best. Going solo on such a long trip is a massive feat.

Sun, 21 Jul 2019

KASSANDRA OKELLY

$ 40

Amazing achievement well done to you!

Sat, 20 Jul 2019

rafi swimbikerun

$ 25

Amazing running effort and inspiring to see what one can do creating awareness in support of others! ✅

SINCE Mar 2018

217 

Donations

$19,108 raised

TARGET $60,000

Please support this cause

$3965
GO Foundation
$5963
Beyond Blue
$5114
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - Victoria
$3926
Smith Family

I'm raising funds for

charity-logo

GO Foundation

The GO Foundation was founded by Sydney Swans Legends, Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin to empower young Indigenous Australians through education. As proud Aboriginal men, their names are synonymous with integrity, equality and opportunity.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is here for everyone in Australia – especially during this challenging time. We’re dedicated to supporting the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - Victoria

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world.

Smith Family

The Smith Family believes that education is one of the world’s most powerful change agents. That’s why we focus on helping young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty. As a national, independent charity, every day we work with thousands of children and their families.

About Fundraiser

Andre Jones

Northcote, VIC

SINCE Mar 2018

217 

Donations