Great Wall of China Archives

She has exceeded her target to raise $15,000 for ACRF and has endured the pain that is the Great Wall of China Half Marathon, but Avril Henry – one of our highest individual fundraisers to date – is not taking all the credit for the successful fundraising event, and says she owes it all to perseverance and gratitude.

“Due to my supporters’ generosity, I was able to raise $16,516, and am truly humbled by everyone’s kindness and support,” says Avril.

As a corporate motivator, Avril reached out to her network of business associates, local community, family, and friends, and put all her efforts towards raising awareness for cancer research and the half marathon held on 15 May 2010.

And she did it all with good reason; embarking on the fundraising challenge to honour close friends that had sadly lost their battle with cancer, and the urgent need to find a cure. Continue reading “Cancer research supporter conquers Great Wall marathon”

Six adventurous Aussies have set off on the Australian Cancer Research Foundation’s Charity Challenge across the Great Wall of China.

The Challenge – which goes from May 18-27 – will see them trekking across some of the most remote and breathtaking sections of the Great Wall whilst raising vital funds for cancer research.

To be eligible for the trip, individuals were given the task of fundraising a minimum amount of money ($5500).

Sydney’s Daniele Pandolfo rose to the challenge, and raised almost $10,000 by hosting a variety of Italian functions, including a ‘Slice for Life’ pizza party and a cocktail party at Hugo’s.

Meanwhile Natasha Williams (also pictured – above far right) from Cairns ran a successful raffle, a football day, sold chocolate frogs and received generous donations from local businesses and her family. Ably assisted by her husband Sean, who helped sell raffle tickets and frogs, Natasha soon met her target.

Continue reading “Great Wall of China bound”