Supporting Hartley by trekking Kokoda in May 2026
Yes, it's true, I have committed for the 2026 Kokoda Trail Hike!
After having to withdraw at the last minute from the 2025 hike due to a minor medical issue, I’m thrilled to commit to completing the challenge this year.
I’m doing this to support people with disability. Together, we can make a difference! Please help me raise funds for Hartley Lifecare, an incredible organisation dedicated to empowering people with disability to live their best lives.
Hartley Lifecare is a Canberra-based not-for-profit organisation providing supported independent living, short term accommodation and respite care to people with disability across the ACT. We also operate an all-abilities, accessible hydrotherapy pool that supports mobility, wellbeing and independence.
Your donation helps Hartley deliver the everyday supports that make a real difference. This includes safe and well-maintained homes, accessible transport, short breaks and meaningful experiences such as outings and holidays. Donations also contribute to major infrastructure projects, including the complete rebuild of Hartley Court, a specialist disability accommodation for 10 Canberrans.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Nadine Corless
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Mirinda Lawrence
Proud of you Eric! Incredible challenge for a great cause. You've got this!
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Stephen Fox
Hey Eric, fantastic that you are doing this trek. It is beyond me to go but from the accounts of others, in addition to the fund raising, you will have an experience of a lifetime. All the very best.
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Patty
Gooooooo Eric
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Paul Lafleur
Great initiative
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Dorey
Bonjour, on est certains que tu vas compléter ce défi avec brio! Et Sébastien aussi! Amusez-vous bien et soyez prudents! Au plaisir
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Melissa Robertson
Go Eric! So impressed you’re doing this trek and well done on all your training!
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Anonymous
Good luck Eric
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Jono Howard
Let's go!
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Jacky Caldwell
Good luck Eric I hope the weather is kind to you!
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Helen Mcdevitt
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Richard Mcshane
Good luck Eric. I’m so bummed not to be able to do this with you this year. Have fun.
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Margot Lyne
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Gallagher
Fantastic effort
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Gail Murrray
Good luck. What a tremendous effort.
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Anne Kirwan
Well done Eric - best of luck!!!
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Mair Roach
This will be an amazing and inspiring walk. Safe travels.
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Nigel Hill
Best wishes for the trek ahead.
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Michael Perusco
It's going to be tough! But such a powerful experience. Hope you enjoy all that it involves..
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Mark Kulinski
Wow, that's dedication Eric. Hope it goes well
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Elizabeth Sutton
This is amazing Eric, good luck
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Philip Petrie
Good luck my friend. I hope it goes well.
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Sally Thauvette
Go Eric!
You’ve got this Eric!