Sydney, 22 August 2022 (TDI): Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney Challenge for fundraising is going to happen this weekend in Sydney. Oxfam Australia has announced in a press release on 22 August 2022.
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— Oxfam Australia (@OxfamAustralia) August 22, 2022
Markedly, for more than 20 years, the event “Oxfam Trailwalker” is happening in Australia to raise funds for Oxfam to work combating inequalities and poverty across the globe.
Ever since the inception of the event, over 90,000 individuals have participated, fundraising over $98 million to combat poverty.
Over 1,800 individuals will take part in an extraordinary athletic endeavour to raise crucial funding to combat poverty.
Moreover, in this year’s event, 437 teams will compete across a 50km or 100km route in 2 days. It is to generate funding as well as knowledge for the activities of Oxfam against poverty in all corners of the world.
Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney will begin with stunning scenery at Parsley Bay and the Great Northern Walk’s gorgeous vegetation.
Athletes will end the massive race on the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track, which offers breathtaking panoramas of Sydney Harbour.
Statement by Oxfam Australia Chief Executive
Oxfam Australia Chief Executive, Lyn Morgain stated that it is an amazing moment for teams who had been working tirelessly. Several people have waited 3 years because the COVID-19 pandemic had halted the event initially in 2020.
The Chief Executive stated the Sydney teams have collected over $1,220,000 to assist individuals in poverty all across the globe.
“Just like the participants and their supporters, we are so thrilled to finally see Trailwalker Sydney go ahead after difficult lockdowns and years of uncertainty.”
“While people taking part in Trailwalker are driven by a variety of motivations – from personal goals set during lockdowns to a longstanding tradition of participation – it is the spirit of kindness and goodwill that unites teams together to help tackle poverty and inequality.”
“Teams have been training hard for months to prepare themselves for what will no doubt be both a physically and mentally challenging undertaking.”
“One hundred kilometres is no easy feat, yet teams will be cheered on by their loved ones and driven to push on knowing they will be helping raise life-changing funds for those who need them.”
