This year, over 162,000 Australians will hear the words “you have cancer”. But Warren, Donna and their family are determined to take a head-on approach to ending cancer by taking part in The March Charge – the month-long fitness challenge for cancer research.
Warren was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma around Christmas 2019 at age 47. During this incredibly difficult time, Warren’s wife Donna learnt about The March Charge. They soon signed up with family and friends under the team name The Dragonflies.
“We decided as a family that it would be a way to do something positive to support everyone that is going through what we were going through”, Donna says.
Warren is currently still receiving regular immunotherapy treatments, which is only fuelling the family’s motivation to Charge again this year.
“It’s great that his treatment seems to be working, all thanks to those who have raised money for research in the many years before us”, Donna shares. “Their efforts have helped to find lifesaving treatments like immunotherapy which is currently saving Warren’s life!”.
Learn how you can register for The March Charge, make a donation, or read on for ideas on how to hit your walking goals this March!
Our 10 favourite walks around NSW
We’re lucky to have stunning natural landscapes on our doorstep. If you’re looking for ways to increase your step count, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favourite walks across NSW:
1. Manly to Spit Bridge Walk
You’ll get the perfect mix of the harbour, bushland and ocean views, along with ancient Aboriginal rock engravings and stunning mansions. The walk is 10km one way and takes around three to four hours to complete.
2. Murramarang South Coast Walk
The Murramarang South Coast Walk is a 34km walk, a brilliant way to fully immerse yourself in the South Coast’s best kept secret. The walk starts at Pretty Beach, south of Ulladulla and weaves along the incredible coastline ending at Maloneys Beach near Batemans Bay.
3. Grand Canyon, Blackheath
You can bask in the mesmerising views with a hike in one of Australia’s oldest bushwalking tracks, Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. This walk is a 6.3km loop which takes about three to four hours.
4. Bouddi Coastal Walk
The 8km Bouddi Coastal Walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach and is characterised by the picturesque views of the beaches, clifftops and rainforests. The walk generally takes about 4.5 hours to do a return trip, with the option to break the walk into shorter sections.
5. Bondi to Coogee Walk
The 6km track starting at Bondi and ending at Coogee, has sweeping vistas of the beaches including sandstones cliffs, rock pools, parks and you might even spot some dolphins along the way.
6. Coastal Track, Royal National Park
The Coastal Track in the Royal National Park is 26km one way and passes through Instagram worthy spots like Wedding Cake Rock and Figure 8 Pools, along with plenty of spots for whale watching.
