I'm challenging myself!
I’m taking on the ACRF Challenge to support Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) in their mission to achieve a world without cancer.
I am raising vital funds to support the 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. With your help, we can transform the way we prevent, diagnose and treat ALL types of cancer and put an end to this devastating disease.
Thank you for your generous donation. Supporting ACRF means giving Australia’s best cancer research to the people who need it most. That could be someone you know – someone you care about – your family, your friends, your community, perhaps even you.
My Updates
Day 3
Another very cool start. Met some lovely local ladies on the trail in Lowood. I graciously accepted their donations. ❤️ Everyone on the trail has been super lovely. It was a tough day regardless of the shorter distance. 1:25pm the end of the trail was in site. Thank goodness. Bugger off cancer.
Day 2
Another 60km down. 5:30am start, boy was it cool. It was a tough day. Glad to be done. The donations are creeping in the right direction.
Day 1
Well what a day. 62km done. Had a great day finishing at approx 3pm. Hot shower and fabulous meal and bed.
Last run
Well I feel great and I am super excited. Let's do this.
2 more sleeps
Well the donations keep rolling in. We are just past the $1500 mark. So impressed with the generosity of friends. Loving the words of support. It's all getting real. ❤️
What's in my pack
4 more sleeps
Relaxed run walk today. Glad to have company for the middle section today. Ran through the forest in the dark ✔️
6 more sleeps
All about the climbing ✔️
So what's the plan🤔
I’m taking on the spectacular Brisbane Valley Rail Trail! It’s 161km of beautiful gravel passing through gorgeous country towns like Linville, Blackbutt, Toogoolawah, and Esk.
The daily game plan:
🏃♀️ Distance: Minimum 40km per day.
⏰ Time: Roughly 8 hours of running and walking daily.
🥪 Food: Carrying daily stores and buying extra in towns.
💧 Water: Carrying 2L and refilling constantly (potable water is scarce in some towns!).
I also have the ultimate secret weapon: my amazing husband! He will be meeting me at the end of each day with a hot meal, a bed, and my resupply gear. Then, it's repeat time.
I’ll be posting updates here, on Instagram, and on my ACRF page whenever I have a signal.
Thank you all so much for the support. Honestly, it’s a little overwhelming but it is fueling my fire! 🔥
10 more sleeps
18km walk/run this morning. Tested the pack with items I feel I need on this challenge. All is good in that dept. Will try to lighten it up. Body went well. I am super excited.
Getting started
Hey everyone, I am planning to run/walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (Qld) in 4days. That is 161kms of gravel. It's going to be a huge challenge. Please follow, donate and share to your friends.Thank you to my Sponsors
$264.25
Jhyland
$132.65
Carolyn
Go hard! you got this.
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Di And Don
Kris thanks for making a difference to much needed research to hopefully reduce prevalence but also to improve treatment.
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Adept Australia
You’re nuts.
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Aidan Kersley
Go Mum
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Andrea Alexander
Great cause and good luck kris xx
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Anonymous
All the best honey. So proud of you. Love ya
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Anonymous
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Howard & Jenelle
If anyone can do this, you can Kris. Enjoy the challenge
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Dennis Bates
What a hell of a challenge
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Anonymous
Run/walk like the wind!
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Peta, Brian And Emily
You can do this💗💗
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Belinda
You are one cool mum 😎
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Melissa Bull
Great stuff Kris! Loving the social media😁 Melissa and Paul
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Sarah Collis
There is no stopping you
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Ross And Shirley Macleod
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Kathy Christmas.
Good work Kris! Enjoy your adventure.
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N Gill
Your doing a great job.
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Ruth
You're amaxing
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Kerry And Willow
Well done Kris. Proud of your efforts for a good cause. Good luck!
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Judith Briscoe
$50
Mish Hansford
I'm so proud of you - digging so deep and pushing yourself so far - you're an inspiration to us all, Aunty K!! Xx
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Keith And Sophie
You go girl!
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Mark Mclennan
$50
Chevonne
It’s a massive challenge but you can do it.
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Kristine Kersley
$44.71
Anonymous
You got this!
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Lauren Martin
Go Kris! Love Lauren and Xenna
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Christinechristine Krahforst
Hardcore girl!!!
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Jackied
Such a fantastic cause. You got this! 🤩
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Ian Lacey
Go Kris !!One step at a time ..You have many people willing you on😊🏃♀️🍷 On on from radar
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Fi & Greg Kyle
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Jennie
Thank you Lowood ladies
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Liz Frohliff
$20
Mum And Dad
Luv Mum and Dad
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Kristine Kersley
$11.80
Chris Wedlock
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Christinechristine Krahforst
Strong
Bloody legendary effort Kris!