Kokoda Trek - The Wolfy Foundation
Update
07 Jul 2022
Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues
Foremost, sincere appreciation for all your generous support. We successfully raised over $50,000 for The Wolfy Foundation.
Admittedly, we grossly underestimated the difficulty of the Kokoda Trail. Incessant steep inclines and declines - the most challenging terrain we have experienced.
Completing Kokoda in only 4 days and no porters is a significant feat. Our tour operator was shocked at the speed, the fastest trek he managed in 17 years.
The PNG jungle can be unforgiving, yet we remained focused and driven to achieve our objective. Rising at dawn and walking until dusk, whilst only stopping to refill our water from rivers, it was one of the most arduous challenges of our lives. We covered a total of 110km across some of the toughest terrain on earth.
This did not come without collateral damage; Jarryd had a severe fever and cold sweats (presently recovering on antibiotics); Patrick rolled his ankle on several occasions and currently managing a possible fracture; Oliver suffered from extreme dehydration and heat stroke. All were cleared by the medical team prior to returning to Australia last night.
Despite our suffering, what we experienced was not even an iota of the tribulations the young Diggers encountered during WW2. They gave their lives so we may live in freedom and peace - we salute and remember them.
Thank you again for your donation, combined it makes a material difference. We channeled your overwhelming support as motivation to complete the mission.
Sincerely
Jarryd, Patrick and Oliver
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