Big Hike

$207,918 raised

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To raise money to provide disadvantaged children with educational scholarships, I'm attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The PCT is a 4,250 km continuous footpath that weaves its way across America, from Mexico to Canada. 7 million steps. 250 km of elevation. It's a long way, but step by step I'll do my best to get to the end. I'll carry everything I need on my back, and sleep in a tent along the way. Just like a child needs a school bag full of all the right tools to succeed, so too will I need a backpack with all the correct gear to keep me safe and moving forwards. I grew up in regional Australia and was homeschooled by my hard-working parents. They sacrificed everything for their kids. I had a dream of becoming a doctor, but a standard education was beyond my reach. At the age of 16, a school empathised with my situation and gave me a scholarship. It fundamentally changed the trajectory of my life and allowed me to achieve my dreams. I've always wanted to do the same for other children. Now it's my turn to give back. Every dollar raised goes to scholarships for disadvantaged children - not one cent is consumed by administration costs or expenses. I'm funding the entire hike myself. Donations are tax deductible. Let's help disadvantaged kids, step by step...
Update
29 Sep 2025
Matt has finished his hike of the Pacific Crest Trail and reached Canada! 128 days. 7 million steps. 4,250km. 7 pairs of shows. 1 million calories. 140,000 metres of vertical elevation. Too many blisters to count... Step by step Matt trudged his way across deserts, glaciers, rivers, forests, and soaring mountain passes. Please congratulate Matt and support the education of disadvantaged kids by making a donation.
DONATIONS231
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Anonymous
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
$ 2656
$ 2656
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Karen Andrews
Fri, 7 Nov 2025
$ 300
You are an inspiration. This is a cause close to my heart as I also received a scholarship for the disadvantaged to complete my high school education.
You are an inspiration. This is a cause close to my heart as I also received a scholarship for the disadvantaged to complete my high school education.
$ 300
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Graeme Newcombe
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
$ 250
$ 250
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Donna Boerema
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
$ 100
$ 100
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Kim Maung
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
$ 100
$ 100
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Greg Roberts
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
$ 100
$ 100
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Yen Trieu
Sat, 18 Oct 2025
$ 500
$ 500
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Chris Bishop
Sat, 18 Oct 2025
$ 500
You did it big fella. Never in doubt. Sorry we couldn’t help with those blisters!
You did it big fella. Never in doubt. Sorry we couldn’t help with those blisters!
$ 500
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David Maidment
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
$ 100
$ 100
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Mike Taing
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
$ 250
Matt, it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday. Thank you for sharing your story and for all that you do to change lives. You’re truly an inspiration.
Matt, it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday. Thank you for sharing your story and for all that you do to change lives. You’re truly an inspiration.
$ 250
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St Peter's CollegeSt Peter's College is a leading Anglican boarding and day school for boys, committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.

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Matthew Hutchinson
GLENELG EAST, SA
Created May 2025

$207,918 raised

From 231 Donations
TARGET $250,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
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St Peter's CollegeSt Peter's College is a leading Anglican boarding and day school for boys, committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.
About Fundraiser
MH
Matthew Hutchinson
GLENELG EAST, SA
Created May 2025