Andrew Martin

On August 24th 2026, I will be commencing  my Walk for Challenge – a 1800km walk over 30 days, which will see me start my journey at the Brisbane Town Hall and finish at the Challenge Family Centre in West Melbourne.

You might be wondering why I would embark on such an arduous trek, and the answer is simple: to make a difference to the families who have a child undergoing treatment for Cancer. This is something I simply can't imagine ever having to do. As the father of twin 18 year old girls, the thought of watching my girls go through treatment for cancer is something I just can't fathom. So my heart goes out to those families that are living this journey. Hopefully my walk will raise vital funds and awareness for these families through Challenge- a not for profit organisation that step in to address the social, emotional, and practical needs of families living with cancer and do so in a way that meets the needs of each member of the family – patient, sibling, and parents.

Having lost both my parents to cancer just three months apart, my parents were able to live a a wonderful life, regrettably many children in the Challenge program do not get the same opportunity, cruelled by Cancer early in their lives. By supporting Challenge, I am helping them to  provide the support families need to remain united, engaged, and distracted from the trying moments of a cancer journey. Whether it is a smiling face in the hospital or a weekend away as a family, Challenge is there.

It has been a pleasure to be involved with such a fantastic organisation, and I am excited to work with them on this new fundraising collaboration. I am grateful to David Rogers and his team as they support me in my ambitious walking pursuits, which will undoubtedly be a challenge to both the body and mind.

Please join me in supporting Challenge and donate to a worthwhile cause – particularly in September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.