Great Wall of China bound

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.

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