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Military charity Bravery Trust has partnered with Leidos to deliver a virtual trek of the iconic Kokoda Track to raise funds for veterans.
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In light of the social distancing restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 crisis, military charity Bravery Trust has announced it will deliver a virtual trek of the iconic Kokoda Track.
‘Bravery Trek’ — delivered in partnership with defence company Leidos Australia — has been launched to engage the community to help raise funds to provide aid to veterans who have been impacted physically or mentally by their service and are in financial hardship.
The 96-kilometre virtual challenge has been broken into five legs — with the start and finish of each leg corresponding with a key battle location of the World War II campaign.
“In a time where we can’t physically attend the Kokoda Trail, this is a great way to get involved and learn the importance of its history and the role it played in Australia’s security,” Bravery Trust CEO Belinda Wilson said.
“The fundraising efforts from this event will provide a financial safety net for our injured former Defence personnel and their families when they are at their most vulnerable.”
The trek commences on the first day of Veterans’ Health Week on 24 October and concludes on 23 November, with the official launch at the Australian War Memorial on 28 October by the Governor-General David Hurley, AC, DSC.
Participants have 30 days to complete the distance of 96 kilometres, and can choose to complete the distance in a shorter time, or extend the distance.
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