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 track that weaves its way across America, from Mexico to Canada. 5.5 million steps. 250 kilometers 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...
St 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
Matthew Hutchinson
ST PETERS, SA
Wed, 6 Aug 2025
Jade Rich
$ 100
You’re a legend!!!
Maybe try and get M&Ms (mars) are a sponsor, since they are keeping you alive… just 😂
Mon, 4 Aug 2025
Tom Sleator
$ 10
It would be great to see the same initiative for a girls school as well.
Mon, 4 Aug 2025
Tom Sleator
$ 20
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Kurt and Linda
$ 75
Such a fabulous cause. Best of luck to the finish line.....
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Anonymous
$ 100
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
David & Kristine
$ 150
We support education for young folks, so good luck on the PCT!
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Cynan Brace
$ 50
Super proud of your efforts
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Marie Watts
$ 100
Good on you! Giving others the chance you yourself were given all those decades ago is admirable.
Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Nina Kraskov
$ 100
I love your back story & I love what your doing to give back. Your entire life journey just proves that there's hope for humanity. Take care & have fun.
St 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.
You’re a legend!!! Maybe try and get M&Ms (mars) are a sponsor, since they are keeping you alive… just 😂