Beyond the Trek: Harry’s Ongoing Fundraising 2025 to 2026
Harry’s incredible three-month, 1,100km Outback Trek may have come to an end, but his journey of support for Craniofacial Australia is far from over. From now until his next big trek with Henry & George in 2026, Harry will continue raising vital funds and awareness by visiting pubs, businesses, and community groups locally in South Australia, and during his travels through outback South Australia and Western Australia. Even without the horses by his side, Harry remains committed to rallying support so that children and families living with craniofacial conditions know they’re not alone.
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Why I Took on the 2025 Outback Trek
In March 2025, I had an 8-hour surgery to remove a benign tumour from the side of my head. This experience gave me a new perspective what babies and young children go through when they have craniofacial surgeries. The biggest difference? I could communicate how I was feeling - they can’t! That really hit home for me.
That’s why this year, I’m more determined than ever to support Craniofacial Australia.
To do that, I’ll be embarking on an 1100km journey through the outback of New South Wales, traveling from Balranald to Lightning Ridge with my two Clydesdale horses, Henry & George, and our red wagon behind us. More locations listed below.
This adventure will take three months, covering around 20km per day. Each step and hoofprint will be worth it to support kids facing their own challenging craniofacial journeys.
Every dollar raised helps fund vital research, provide care packs for kids heading into surgery, and offer financial support to families who need it most. These kids are absolute warriors, and I want to do everything I can to help make their journey a little easier.
So, I’m taking on this trek - not just for me, but for them. If you can donate, I’d be so grateful. Every little bit helps, and together, we can make a real difference.
How do I raise funds and awareness?
Along the way, I’ll be stopping in outback towns, pubs, schools, farm stations, and caravan parks - meeting incredible people and sharing the Craniofacial Australia story and raising funds. I’ll also be spreading awareness just by being out on the road, chatting with people I bump into and explaining why this cause is so important.
*** Please follow my Trek on Facebook: Harry’s Outback Trek for Craniofacial Australia
Thank you for your support,
Harry Vidal, Henry & George.
April 2025.
*** If you know of one of the below mentioned places who would like me to visit during my trek, please contact Kerri at Craniofacial Australia on (08) 8267 4128 or email her at fundraising@acmff.org.au and she will be happy to assist and advise me.
*** Media enquiries: Please contact Kerri at Craniofacial Australia to arrange an interview with me.
Here is the list of places that Harry visited during his 3 month trek in 2025:
- Victoria Hotel Ouyen, VIC
- Black Stump Hotel, Merriwagga
- Hebel Hotel
- Lightning Ridge – at the Trash n' Treasure Markets!
The Opal Fields:
- Club in the Scrub
- Sheepyard Inn
- Glengarry Hilton
- Walgett Sporting Club
- Carinda Hotel
- The Nyngan Hotel & Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park
- Nymagee Hotel
- Ivanhoe RSL
- Mungo National Park
- Homebush Hotel
- Balranald (free community BBQ hosted by Council)
- Tooleybuc Sporting Club
To learn more about Craniofacial Australia, please watch this video on You Tube:
https://youtu.be/FsGvXbLJrtc?si=vGpnqJA914_c-8vS Thank you for continuing this journey with me — whether during the trek or beyond, every donation makes a difference.
A special thank you to all the businesses and people who supported along the way by donating cash, offering the use of their venues, or supplying items. Your generosity made this trek — and the ongoing fundraising — possible.
Thank you kind people at the campgrounds!