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Henry Macphillamy

Trek For Vision

I'm trekking for Vision Australia

Dear Friends,

I will be embarking on a hiking adventure 7-11 March along the queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand, in support of Vision Australia. This involves a 60 km hike over three days through stunning scenery and terrain, led by vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton, and together with a small group of Vision Australia clients, employees and supporters. 

If you wish to view more you can view the link: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/trekforvision-newzealand-2024/

I am joined in this endeavour by my friend Hailey Brown, CEO of accessible tourism platform, Vacayit. Hailey is achieving amazing things in the tourism industry both in Australia and abroad, in bringing access and accessibility to the forefront of industry thinking and future design.

I am taking on this challenge and fundraising for VA because I am passionate about people who are blind or visually impaired living the lives they choose. As a kid, I developed my love of reading and learning through the VA Braille and talking book library. Occupational therapists for VA and other organisations have helped me to build the skills that have made me the successful, independent, and confident adult that I am today. I am currently also supported in doing life by my Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dog wonder-hound, Trina. It is time for me to give back and do my bit to ensure that others who were once in my position have opportunities, can build skills, and can aspire to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Funds raised will be going to two VA programs – quality living groups to help build life skills, and to vision Australia Radio. The trip is self-funded, and our team fundraising goal is $7,000.

I would be grateful for your support as I take on this challenge for this worthy cause. I will also share photos and reflections from the trip. 

Thank you!

I'm fundraising for

Dear Friends,

I will be embarking on a hiking adventure 7-11 March along the queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand, in support of Vision Australia. This involves a 60 km hike over three days through stunning scenery and terrain, led by vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton, and together with a small group of Vision Australia clients, employees and supporters. I am joined in this endeavour by my friend Hailey Brown, CEO of accessible tourism platform, Vacayit. Hailey is achieving amazing things in the tourism industry both in Australia and abroad, in bringing access and accessibility to the forefront of industry thinking and future design.

I am taking on this challenge and fundraising for VA because I am passionate about people who are blind or visually impaired living the lives they choose. As a kid, I developed my love of reading and learning through the VA Braille and talking book library. Occupational therapists for VA and other organisations have helped me to build the skills that have made me the successful, independent, and confident adult that I am today. I am currently also supported in doing life by my Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dog wonder-hound, Trina. It is time for me to give back and do my bit to ensure that others who were once in my position have opportunities, can build skills, and can aspire to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Funds raised will be going to two VA programs – quality living groups to help build life skills, and to vision Australia Radio. The trip is self-funded, and our team fundraising goal is $7,000.

I would be grateful for your support as I take on this challenge for this worthy cause. I will also share photos and reflections from the trip. 

Thank you!

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Can go towards braille training for someone who is newly diagnosed as blind or low vision. Donate $50.
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Can help provide 1 hour of live programming on Vision Australia radio, to help us to continue broadcasting for those who rely on our Vision Australia radio service. Donate $100.
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Can help provide independence and daily living skills training to learn social interaction and personal care. Donate $200.
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Can pay for Feelix Library Kits for pre-schoolers, which includes brailed books, tactile toys and a copy of the story on CD. Donate $310.

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Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Image is of the pristine waters and surrounding vegetation of the Marlborough Sounds region.

Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand

Image is of the pristine waters and surrounding vegetation of the Marlborough Sounds region. For more information: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/trekforvision-newzealand-2024/

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Rich Macphillamy

A touching message Hen of the support VA has given you along with you’re wanting to give back. Enjoy NZ buddy!

$520

John Ann And Treen Macphillamy

Hen your message is incredibly inspiring - you are amazing

$520

Patricia Murray

Great hike Henry I’m with you in spirit

$420

Tim & Helen Macphillamy

$316.50

Common Vice

Good luck Henry! The Common Vice crew is behind you.

$267

Mc

Go Henry!

$250

Joanna Krzyzanowska

Enjoy it! It's a fantastic track !! And you only need to do another 2730km or so to have done the whole Te Araroa Trail ! Hahahaha

$211

Sally, Doug And Ruth Murray

You’re an inspiration Hen x

$211

Carolyn Housego

Good luck Henry and I’m sure you’ll nail the walk and have an amazing time.

$200

Hugh Copley

All the best for the Big Walk, Henry. Well done!

$105.50

Bill Wright

the unstoppable Henry...good work

$105.50

Billie Giles-corti

Every best wish Henry! Have a great time! Go you!

$105.50

Mel Pryde

Enjoy your type 2 fun 😆

$105.50

Greg Creecy

Enjoy the experience.

$105.50

Brendan And Kirsty

You will kill it mate!! Can’t wait to hear all about the walk!!

$105.50

Tomoko, John And Linus

Good Luck on the hike Henry!

$105.50

Andrew Walton

Wish you all the best Henry

$105

Doug Macphillamy

$100

Mark And Zoe King

Well done Henry and have a great walk

$100

Suzanne Dressler

Great work Hen!

$52.75

Katharine Fu

Good luck Henry! Sounds like an amazing experience.

$52.75

Michelle Weeks

Good luck!

$52.75

Alex & Helen Conway

Good Luck Henry - what an inspiration.

$52.75

Supreme Fitness Personal Training

Well done Henry! Your Supreme Fitness family are very proud and inspired by your continued achievements!

$52.75

Ann Colbert

Go Henry!

$52.75

Jane Kluske

Henry, good luck for the hike! Sounds amazing. I have very fond memories of standing on top of Mont Salève together after that big hike - almost 10 years ago now! Have a great time in NZ.

$51

Nikki B

Good luck with the trek. You never fail to inspire me to be a better version of myself. Hope you reach your goal and have fun while you’re at it.

$51

Laura (& Neil)

Well done Henry! Hope the hike is wonderful and it’s lovely to support you fundraising for Vision Australia.

$50

Isabella Allen

Enjoy. Hayden and I and Penny, gabby and Tatum will be eagerly following your adventures

$50

Nikki And Mia

Go Henry!!

$50

Kristen Maher

$31.65

Debbie Tate

This sounds amazing Henry! Very best wishes.

$21.10

A Magann

$21.10

Lucy Murray

You’ll love this hike Hen

$20

Kenny

Donation for Henry on behalf of Kenneth’s of New Farm

$15.82

Tram

What a great cause!!

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