The Long Blue Walk

By Matthew Burton

Actions speak louder than words...

The Long Blue Walk

On the 16th of November, our team is taking on an incredible challenge — walking 100 kilometres (5 days) in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. We’ve named our effort The Long Blue Walk because this journey is more than just a hike; it’s a statement of commitment, resilience, and hope.

We believe it’s not enough to simply talk about prostate cancer — we need to act. By putting one foot in front of the other over this gruelling distance, we want to show our dedication to making a real difference for men and families facing this disease.

Our motivation is deeply personal. Each of us has a close connection to prostate cancer: fathers, brothers, and friends who have fought — and are still fighting — this battle. One of our own father-in-laws is currently undergoing treatment, and some of our teammates have themselves faced the disease or walked alongside family members through it.

With every kilometre we cover, we’re walking for them — and for the thousands of men and families who need more research, more support, and more hope.

Please join us by donating to The Long Blue Walk. Together, we can take steps toward a future free from prostate cancer. All donations are tax deductible.

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Thursday 21st Aug
It doesn't matter how much you can afford to donate. Every single dollar truly makes a difference and is valued...THANK YOU

Why we do the things we do...

Wednesday 20th Aug
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer really sucks!
When it isn't you, but rather a dear family member, you feel helpless. What can I do to help? The answer for me was simple: hike 100km and raise some decent money to make prostate cancer a memory!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Anonymous

$22.58

Mamdy

$50

Anonymous

$106.12

Sheree And Shaun Palmer

$126.62

Yoko $ Dacre Timbs

Thank you for raising funds for this important cause.

$54.12

Ted Price

Congratulations Matt. Wonderful example to us all

$106.12

Belinda Panetta

Supporting you all the way Matt! Thank you so much for organising this fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and for Dad!

$211

Renee Panetta

Thankyou Matt for organising. It is a great cause! Dad would be so proud of your efforts to build awareness!

$126.62

Allira Sandoval

$200

Warren Hennessy

$200

Jacinta McDonald

I’m sorry to hear your family is going through a difficult time. Wishing you a speedy & pain free hike!

$126.62

The Rudderhams

Great initiative Matthew and team

$200

Joshua & Jennifer Panetta

You're a legend matty. Uncle mick has the whole panetta family fighting by his side!

$126.62

Daniel Kicuroski

$126.62

Anthony Bujeya

GO YOU GOOD THING! So bloody proud of y’all. God Bless 🙏🕊 Sending all our love to y’all Cuz Anthony & Cathie 🤗😘

$1,000

Matthew Burton