UNPLUGGED hike for life
Amount Raised
$22,890.00
Fundraising Goal $100,000.00

I’m getting my blood pumping for blood cancer

A group of 10 Leukaemia Bonemarrow transplant survivors and carers will be hiking the 65km Cradle Mountain Overland track to create blood cancer awareness and inspire hope!

Timing 10 November - 15 November 2018

Aim:

Inspiration at the Transplant unit, villages, media etc, for patients and their families.

To raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation

To raise awareness of the work that the Leukaemia Foundation does and their achievements both in patients and relative care and research.

To raise awareness of the benefits for donating blood

To raise awareness of the benefits of being on the Bonemarrow registry.

To promote well-being of the survivors and their carers.

To improve the mental and psychological well-being of survivors and their carers.

To give an opportunity to the medical staff to assess the progress of patients and recognise opportunities for future change

To promote all our sponsors through publicity and websites.

Event Details

a sponsored walk
Time:
26 April - 3 May 2017
at:
Tasmania, Overland track in Cradle Mountain


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My Supporters (209)

Lynne Bell left a message
Jul 12, 2018 5:53 PM
Amazing fundraising Suzanne
Pam and Mark left a message
Jun 29, 2018 3:44 PM
Run strong guys. You are inspirational !!!
Kyran left a message
Jun 26, 2018 12:35 PM
So proud of you Robert and Suzanne and so disappointed that I can't participate with you both now. I will be there in spirit and we will celebrate together soon xxx
Pat & Noel left a message
Jun 25, 2018 1:02 PM
Very proud of our family Suzanne, Rob and Paul who are competing in the 10km run/walk on behalf of Unplugged - Run for life. Such an awesome cause, let's spread the word.
Suzanne Gomes left a message
Jun 19, 2018 11:35 AM
Thanks so much to all of the many followers and friends that are donating right now to support "Unplugged - Run for Life"... we appreciate every $ and so does the Leukaemia Foundation and the Australian's that unfortunately have to use their services! Thanks
Julie left a message
Jun 17, 2018 11:45 AM
Thank you for allowing us to contribute to such a worthwhile cause
Julie Binskin left a message
Jun 17, 2018 11:40 AM
Best of luck with the marathon Suzanne & Robert. Love to you both Graham & Julie xx
Ally & Daryll left a message
Jun 17, 2018 10:34 AM
All the very best for your run and walk Suzanne & Rob, love you both. Xx??
Claire Johnston left a message
Jun 14, 2018 2:30 PM
Wishing you all the best Rob and Suzanne, great work!
Rebecca Aylward left a message
Jun 12, 2018 2:22 PM
Keep up the great work for a great cause
Simon left a message
Jun 12, 2018 12:30 PM
Suzanne, Rob, fantastic cause and wonderful to see you and like minded people coming together to make a difference, bravo :-)
Kaye Lindsay left a message
Nov 26, 2017 6:32 PM
Wow you guys are amazing and inspirational .I am in remission from Blood Cancer (B fat cell Lymphona ) will always be truly grateful for people like yourselfs who support the cause ,it DOES make a difference .
Mike and Barbara from Backwell England left a message
Nov 2, 2017 10:07 PM
We are pleased to support your amazing effort!
Barbara and Mike Backwell England left a message
Nov 2, 2017 10:07 PM
We are pleased to support your amazing effort
Barbara and Mike left a message
Nov 2, 2017 10:06 PM
We are pleased to support your fundraising effort - from Barbara and Mike in Backwell, England!
Michael Chinn donated $200.00
Nov 2, 2017 10:04 PM
Justine Battistella left a message
Oct 5, 2017 5:24 AM
Well done once again! I sincerely hope you reach your goal!
Justine Battistella donated an undisclosed amount
Oct 5, 2017 5:23 AM
Scott Ellis donated $120.00
Jul 6, 2017 1:09 AM
Banked Funds donated $500.00
May 23, 2017 9:10 AM
Claire's Party donated $90.00
May 21, 2017 6:16 PM
Alicia Williams donated $25.00
May 21, 2017 4:30 PM
Yeonmi Choi donated $30.00
May 20, 2017 2:53 PM
John and Kim left a message
May 11, 2017 10:32 AM
Great effort, get on board
John and Kim left a message
May 11, 2017 10:31 AM
Great effort - get on board!
John Mclauchlin donated $250.00
May 11, 2017 10:30 AM
A&R Plumbing donated $150.00
May 9, 2017 4:48 PM
Tanya Kennett donated $50.00
May 9, 2017 11:15 AM
Ian Bentley left a message
May 9, 2017 7:17 AM
Suzanne and team , so so inspired by the work you are doing in encouraging others in their fight against leukemia. When we all pull together for a cause , we achieve amazing things ! It is wonderful that you are making tomorrow better than yesterday for so many sufferers.
Ian Bentley donated $400.00
May 9, 2017 7:10 AM
Michelle Bullen donated an undisclosed amount
May 3, 2017 7:44 PM
Mardi left a message
May 3, 2017 1:31 PM
Lots of Love to Suzanne and Robert xx
Mardi Harding donated $250.00
May 3, 2017 1:30 PM
Kasey donated $52.00
May 3, 2017 12:58 PM
Leigh-Anne Davey donated an undisclosed amount
May 3, 2017 10:05 AM
Lauren Sandstrom donated $120.00
May 2, 2017 7:39 PM
Mark and Trudi Ruge donated an undisclosed amount
May 2, 2017 7:36 PM
Meagan, Shane, Abby & Caitlin Widders donated $100.00
May 2, 2017 6:52 PM
Steve and Mandy Quadrio left a message
May 2, 2017 10:21 AM
Go Richard. A bit like a walk in the park compared to what you have all come through.
Steve and Mandy Quadrio donated $250.00
May 2, 2017 10:19 AM
A nonny Mouse.........K & G left a message
May 1, 2017 11:35 PM
Mowing the lawn here in blighty sounds ( and guess feels ) a lot easier! ON ON xx
Janette Moore donated $100.00
May 1, 2017 7:32 PM
Karen Faux donated $52.00
May 1, 2017 1:36 PM
Colleen Newsome donated $52.00
May 1, 2017 11:58 AM
N.C Carter left a message
May 1, 2017 11:27 AM
What a great cause. All the best to all of the participants
Privacy Requested donated $40.00
May 1, 2017 11:26 AM
Una Gray (Jess Tovey's Grandma) donated $27.00
May 1, 2017 9:28 AM
Neil Bone donated $120.00
May 1, 2017 8:07 AM
Karen Edwards donated an undisclosed amount
May 1, 2017 8:05 AM
Margaret McKeever donated $200.00
May 1, 2017 5:42 AM
Lyn Wainwright donated $100.00
Apr 30, 2017 2:58 PM
Ruth & Steve Macklin donated $200.00
Apr 30, 2017 11:30 AM
Vincent Reddy donated $52.00
Apr 30, 2017 7:45 AM
Soula Kapakoulakis donated $100.00
Apr 29, 2017 4:58 PM
Di left a message
Apr 28, 2017 9:10 PM
Great job team hope the weather is kind to you. Happy hiking may you find all the strength and resilience you need.
Di & Warwick Palframan donated $100.00
Apr 28, 2017 9:08 PM
Fiona Wallace donated $52.00
Apr 28, 2017 12:24 PM
Gary and Linda Rozynski left a message
Apr 28, 2017 9:56 AM
Wishing Richard and Heinke Butt all the very best on their journey. Great travellers who don't always travel the easiest path. Good neighbours, good friends.
Gary & Linda Rozynski donated $100.00
Apr 28, 2017 9:53 AM
Nic, Alesia, Ben & Jacob De Luca donated $100.00
Apr 27, 2017 11:29 PM
Tricia & Ken Pannell left a message
Apr 27, 2017 5:18 PM
Well done Suzanne & Rob as you endeavour to raise awareness for the Bone Marrow Transplant & Bone Marrow Register
Tricia & Ken Pannell donated $50.00
Apr 27, 2017 5:13 PM
Kirsten Vallmuur donated $27.00
Apr 27, 2017 3:59 PM
Rosie Butler left a message
Apr 27, 2017 2:04 PM
Well done for doing this Reyelle and the Hike for Life team! It's such a great cause. Good luck!
Rosie Butler donated $52.00
Apr 27, 2017 2:03 PM
Maryann Taylor donated $52.00
Apr 27, 2017 12:06 PM
Lynelle Wainwright left a message
Apr 27, 2017 9:43 AM
Good luck our Troy we love you soooo much and we are all proud of you we know you will do well ??????????????????????????
Amy, Ness, Leo Tyrrell-Crowther donated $50.00
Apr 27, 2017 9:05 AM
Kaili left a message
Apr 27, 2017 6:28 AM
Enjoy the walk overland and know that you are loved and supported and admired for everything you do.
Kaili Parker-Price donated $160.00
Apr 27, 2017 6:26 AM
Stephanie Whitaker donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 27, 2017 5:49 AM
Kim Jones donated $52.00
Apr 27, 2017 1:50 AM
Sean Ward donated $200.00
Apr 27, 2017 12:22 AM
Neil & Nicole Gibbs donated $52.00
Apr 26, 2017 8:50 PM
Natalie Casala donated $100.00
Apr 26, 2017 5:50 PM
Simone & Gill Fullagar donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 26, 2017 5:49 PM
Terry Huttley donated $52.00
Apr 26, 2017 5:13 PM
Samantha Stow left a message
Apr 26, 2017 4:41 PM
Good luck with the hike!
Samantha Stow donated $52.00
Apr 26, 2017 4:41 PM
Susan and Mamzi Dwyer donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 26, 2017 4:39 PM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 26, 2017 4:12 PM
C. Austin donated $100.00
Apr 26, 2017 1:05 PM
Waterloo Caswells left a message
Apr 26, 2017 12:10 PM
to our miracle girl - you will make those new boots for walking :-) x0x0x0
Privacy Requested donated $52.00
Apr 26, 2017 12:06 PM
Nicola Boyd donated $80.00
Apr 26, 2017 10:37 AM
Debbie left a message
Apr 26, 2017 10:30 AM
Good luck on your walk Reyelle!
Debbie Scott donated $52.00
Apr 26, 2017 10:29 AM
Alison Rip left a message
Apr 26, 2017 10:19 AM
Dearest Reyelle - happy hiking, and thank you for your efforts. Its so good to see that life is being kind to you after so much suffering. So pleased I met you in the corridors of The Wesley. Much love.
Alison Rip donated $120.00
Apr 26, 2017 10:08 AM
Linda Micciola donated $80.00
Apr 26, 2017 4:53 AM
Leanne Trotter donated $52.00
Apr 25, 2017 9:38 PM
Karissa Ruddick donated $52.00
Apr 25, 2017 9:25 PM
Roslyn and Peter left a message
Apr 25, 2017 8:14 PM
Very proud of you Troy x
Peter and Roslyn Rodney donated $200.00
Apr 25, 2017 8:13 PM
Julie Jonathon Michael and Olivia left a message
Apr 25, 2017 8:11 PM
Go Reyelle! You are a true inspiration and I am looking forward to seeing your exciting journey!
The Colbert donated $80.00
Apr 25, 2017 8:09 PM
Teacher Mindset - Julie left a message
Apr 25, 2017 8:07 PM
Glad that I can support such an amazing journey Reyelle.
Teacher Mindset donated $120.00
Apr 25, 2017 8:05 PM
Karen Robinson left a message
Apr 25, 2017 7:41 PM
Reyelle, don't forget to stop and take in the view - you deserve it! You are amazing xx
Karen Robinson donated $52.00
Apr 25, 2017 7:40 PM
Lucinda, Steve, Dante and Bianca Pettit donated $100.00
Apr 25, 2017 7:33 PM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 25, 2017 6:33 PM
Rebecca Rainbow donated $50.00
Apr 25, 2017 6:00 PM
Joanne Bolton donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 25, 2017 5:57 PM
Edward Stanley cary donated $120.00
Apr 25, 2017 5:47 PM
Janice Cumming donated $50.00
Apr 25, 2017 5:46 PM
Brooke Johnson donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 25, 2017 5:44 PM
Jan and Brian Tovey donated $100.00
Apr 25, 2017 5:39 PM
Christine Davies left a message
Apr 25, 2017 2:59 PM
All the best Troy. Love the Davies Clan xx
David Ripper donated $36.00
Apr 25, 2017 2:00 PM
Ros and Darrin Rackemann donated $120.00
Apr 25, 2017 11:48 AM
Justine Battistella left a message
Apr 25, 2017 9:55 AM
Wishing you Suzanne and Rob all the very best! You guys are so incredible! Keep fighting and Rob please stay healthy!
Justine Battistella donated $27.00
Apr 25, 2017 9:53 AM
Jess and Damien and the littlies! left a message
Apr 24, 2017 10:17 PM
Reyelle, we will be with you in spirit every step of the way. Not even close to the hardest thing you've conquered in your life, but still a real challenge that you're undertaking.
Jess Tovey donated $150.00
Apr 24, 2017 10:14 PM
Chelsi and David Williams left a message
Apr 24, 2017 7:35 PM
To Richard Butt and family and all of the Unplugged Hike for Life team, best wishes for your journey and thank you for the inspiration and strength you gave to our brother in law Brendan on his bone marrow transplant journey.
Chelsi & David Williams donated $36.00
Apr 24, 2017 7:33 PM
Christine Davies donated $30.00
Apr 24, 2017 7:22 PM
Trigger Grazing donated $80.00
Apr 24, 2017 7:02 PM
Privacy Requested donated $30.00
Apr 24, 2017 5:00 PM
Leanne Haas left a message
Apr 24, 2017 1:54 PM
Good luck team Gomes!
Leanne Haas donated $50.00
Apr 24, 2017 1:54 PM
Team CW left a message
Apr 24, 2017 12:57 PM
Dear Rob and Suzanne, you guys are an absolute inspiration and I absobloodylutely love your drive, determination, fighting strength, team-work and how now youre looking to give back too! You guys are the best and Team CW will be cheering you on every step of the way!!!!
Team CW donated $200.00
Apr 24, 2017 12:54 PM
Somone Johns donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 23, 2017 8:21 PM
Tim and Kerry Farrell donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 23, 2017 7:17 PM
Love, The Hodda Family left a message
Apr 23, 2017 6:14 PM
Thank you for raising awareness of blood cancer and raising funds for vital research. Thank you also for inspiring all of us with your stories of determination and recovery. Stay Well and post lots of pics of your trip!
Roxanne Hodda donated $120.00
Apr 23, 2017 6:13 PM
Michelle and Wayne Seabrook donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 22, 2017 8:55 PM
Janice Cousens donated $50.00
Apr 21, 2017 1:58 PM
The McStay family. left a message
Apr 21, 2017 1:48 PM
All the best Troy. Enjoy the treck!
Michelle McStay donated $27.00
Apr 21, 2017 1:41 PM
Claire Johnston left a message
Apr 21, 2017 11:53 AM
All the best guys!
Claire Johnston donated $100.00
Apr 21, 2017 11:49 AM
Nic McCorley left a message
Apr 21, 2017 9:12 AM
Go You Good Things, Rob
McCorley Family donated $120.00
Apr 21, 2017 9:05 AM
Murray Baulch donated $36.00
Apr 21, 2017 8:26 AM
Mark Fehringer left a message
Apr 21, 2017 8:24 AM
Have a great time !
Mark Fehringer donated $27.00
Apr 21, 2017 8:23 AM
Keri McCracken donated $100.00
Apr 21, 2017 6:08 AM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 20, 2017 9:24 PM
Kon Tsanidis left a message
Apr 20, 2017 4:02 PM
Good luck Rob Gomes. Pace yourself mate!
Kon Tsanidis donated $52.00
Apr 20, 2017 4:01 PM
Lauren Ormsby left a message
Apr 20, 2017 1:54 PM
Best of luck Troy. Can imagine that this is nothing compared to what you, Kath and the boys have already been through. From Loz, Rob and Co.
Lauren Ormsby donated $52.00
Apr 20, 2017 1:52 PM
Tony and Tracy Watson donated $200.00
Apr 20, 2017 1:38 PM
Janice Woolf donated $120.00
Apr 19, 2017 8:04 PM
Tony Chandler donated $52.00
Apr 19, 2017 7:19 PM
Leslee Zaja donated $36.00
Apr 19, 2017 5:06 PM
Edgar left a message
Apr 16, 2017 3:59 AM
Following your journey from the other side of the world. An example of what courage, determination and the support of family and friends can achieve.
Edgar Hulatt donated $120.00
Apr 16, 2017 3:55 AM
Daniel Ryan left a message
Apr 13, 2017 2:03 PM
Great work Rob, enjoy the walk !
Daniel donated $52.00
Apr 13, 2017 2:02 PM
Unplugged Hike for Life donated $3,000.00
Apr 11, 2017 9:04 AM
Judy Strutton donated $100.00
Apr 10, 2017 10:17 AM
Tracey left a message
Apr 10, 2017 4:27 AM
Ain't no mountain high enough to keep you guys from the finish line! Have an awesome experience together.
Tracey Waters donated $80.00
Apr 10, 2017 4:25 AM
Pat and Noel Kinniburgh left a message
Apr 9, 2017 12:43 PM
So proud of you both Suzanne & Rob Gomes for raising awareness of Bone Marrow Transplants. We support you both unconditionally and all the other participants walking for such a great cause.
Pat and Noel Kinniburgh donated $100.00
Apr 9, 2017 12:40 PM
Rosa Trench donated $52.00
Apr 7, 2017 6:38 AM
Denise Cran donated $100.00
Apr 6, 2017 8:24 AM
Paul and Mandy Kelly left a message
Apr 6, 2017 8:21 AM
Great work, as always Richard and Heinke!
Mandy and Paul Kelly left a message
Apr 6, 2017 8:20 AM
Great work, as always, Richard and Heinke.
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 6, 2017 8:19 AM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 5, 2017 12:50 PM
G & L Small donated $100.00
Apr 5, 2017 11:55 AM
Graham & Leanne Small left a message
Apr 5, 2017 11:53 AM
You are all such amazing people especially Richard & Heinke, this is a wonderful thing you are doing for the Leukeamia Foundation as they are a great organisation!
A nonny Mouse donated $165.00
Apr 4, 2017 3:27 AM
Banked Funds donated $5,000.00
Apr 3, 2017 3:07 PM
Simon left a message
Apr 3, 2017 2:14 PM
Go you good thing Rob (Suzanne)
Simon Bounds donated $80.00
Apr 3, 2017 2:13 PM
Kaye Cathro left a message
Apr 2, 2017 8:30 AM
Enjoy the challenge Richard and Heinke. Wonderful effort for such a worthy cause. I am looking forward to catching up on your return and viewing the documentary.
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Apr 2, 2017 8:27 AM
Chris Davies left a message
Mar 29, 2017 8:20 PM
Go Suzanne!
Chris Davies donated $52.00
Mar 29, 2017 8:19 PM
Debbie and Bruce left a message
Mar 27, 2017 1:26 PM
Well done Richard and Heinke and for your whole group who are doing wonders to spread the word that we need more younger people to register as transplant donors
Debbie and Bruce donated $200.00
Mar 27, 2017 1:24 PM
Jill Scherman donated $80.00
Mar 25, 2017 6:07 PM
Pamela Rose-Holt donated $27.00
Mar 24, 2017 8:38 PM
Chrissy and Craig donated $200.00
Mar 23, 2017 4:15 PM
Diana & John Hodson donated $200.00
Mar 22, 2017 6:51 PM
Rob and Kristina left a message
Mar 22, 2017 7:21 AM
Amazing venture by you guys and gals. Will be with you all the way. See you Rich and Heinke later in the year.
Rob donated $200.00
Mar 22, 2017 7:18 AM
Karen Phillips and family left a message
Mar 21, 2017 12:40 PM
Enjoy your hike Richard and Heinke Butt. We will be thinking of you.
Karen Phillips donated $500.00
Mar 21, 2017 12:39 PM
Loretta Georgiou donated $52.00
Mar 19, 2017 3:58 PM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Mar 19, 2017 2:51 AM
Tina Patane donated $120.00
Mar 18, 2017 1:57 PM
Jason, Kim & family Gomes donated an undisclosed amount
Mar 16, 2017 5:36 PM
June left a message
Mar 16, 2017 8:17 AM
Wishing all involved great success, I became aware of this fundraiser from an amazing family, good luck Suzanne Gnomes xx
June Cloke donated $27.00
Mar 16, 2017 8:10 AM
Denise Robertson donated $100.00
Mar 16, 2017 6:22 AM
Privacy Requested donated an undisclosed amount
Mar 16, 2017 5:56 AM
Peta left a message
Mar 15, 2017 11:20 PM
To an amazing couple Heinke
Peta & Steven donated $150.00
Mar 15, 2017 11:14 PM
Julie Long donated $120.00
Mar 12, 2017 6:33 AM
Chris. left a message
Mar 10, 2017 7:00 AM
ohmygoodness! I'm 28 month post allo and I wish I'd known about this; I'd have trained for it. What a fantastic achievement. Well done all of you for even thinking about this, and I KNOW you'll push through to the end; I'm very proud and I don't even know you.
Joanne Dennis donated $100.00
Mar 8, 2017 8:08 PM
Dave M left a message
Mar 6, 2017 3:47 PM
Enjoy the adventure all, great cause and a great walk.
Dave Miller donated $52.00
Mar 6, 2017 3:45 PM
phil n di mclay donated $120.00
Mar 6, 2017 1:09 PM
Andrew V donated $100.00
Mar 6, 2017 12:17 PM
Robbyn & Chris Gregg left a message
Mar 5, 2017 8:18 PM
Happy to make a donation to your very worthy cause Richard. Hope the hike goes well.
Judith left a message
Mar 5, 2017 9:54 AM
Go Richard!!!!!!!!
Judith & David donated $120.00
Mar 5, 2017 9:53 AM
Suzanne Gomes left a message
Mar 4, 2017 12:21 PM
Support the UNPLUGGED team and create awareness and hope for blood disease!
Suzanne & Robert Gomes 104 Broadway Street, Carina donated an undisclosed amount
Mar 4, 2017 12:19 PM
Heinke and Richard left a message
Mar 2, 2017 5:18 PM
Donations kicked off today, help the UNPLUGGERS with their amazing effort by sharing!
Richard and Heinke donated $500.00
Mar 2, 2017 5:16 PM