Hiking with Libby for her 58th birthday
I lost my best friend, Libby Walker in March this year, to cancer. She should be here celebrating her 58th birthday — instead, I’ll be walking every step of this journey for her.
I’m taking on the 240 km Larapinta Trail solo over 14 days to support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) in their mission to achieve a world without cancer. Larapinta end to end was on Libby’s bucket list – So she will be with me in spirit on this hike all the way.
I’m raising vital funds because 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. With your support, we can change the future — improving how cancer is prevented, diagnosed, and treated, and giving families more time, more hope, and more moments together.
Thank you for your generosity. When you support ACRF, you’re backing Australia’s best cancer researchers and helping deliver breakthroughs to the people who need them most. That could be someone you love — a friend, a family member, a neighbour — or even yourself.
This hike is for Libby.
It’s for everyone we’ve lost.
And it’s for everyone still fighting. 💙
Every donation, big or small, helps turn loss into hope.
My Updates
I have finished today
Tuesday 23rd Jun
Please support my hike
Friday 19th Jun
Larapinta- over half way now
Friday 19th Jun
Walking 🚶 into sunrise every morning
Tuesday 16th Jun
Going hard on the Larapinta trail
Tuesday 16th Jun
Larapinta ready
Saturday 6th Jun
13kg pack 240km Wild terrain
Saturday 6th JunMy gear for 14 days. 240 km. Solo.
This is the gear I’ll be carrying on the Larapinta Trail — everything I need to live, walk, eat, and sleep for 14 days in remote country. Nothing fancy. Just what’s essential.
Every item has been chosen to keep me safe, moving forward, and putting one foot in front of the other.
I’m hiking in memory of my best friend Libby, for her 58th birthday, and raising funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
Cancer changes lives. Research changes outcomes.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Sheridan Delforce Transport
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Rob Thorne
Good on you Maree, so proud of you. Dad
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Leslie M
Happy heavenly birthday Libby, smash your goal Maree and enjoy the walk.
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Love Libby
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Jade Armstrong
Maree you are amazing and your best friend would be so proud of you 💕 We need to beat this disease x
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Annabel Tully
Go Maree! we’ll be backing you all the way
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Annette & Mark Huntley
Enjoy the experience and enjoy the memories you have of Libby while you walk. All the best!
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Anonymous
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Ainslie Schonrock
What a great tribute to a wonderful friend.
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Roma Therapeutics
Great work Maree!
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Kym Handley
Safe travels.
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Lisa Southern
Good job. Stay safe and enjoy the Trail. You’ll have a special angel guiding you.
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Adrienne Mansfield
Good Luck Maree, I'm sure Libby will be watching & will be proud of you
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Anonymous
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Rose Brownlie
All the best Maree & what a worthy cause
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Helen Murphy
Well done Maree. You are so amazing, just like Libby.
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Madonna Douglas
Well done Maree 💕💕
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Kylie Keegan
Go hard gurl! What a beautiful trek to do in honour of your best mate xx big love Kyls xx
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Krystle Hartley
A wonderful tribute Maree. Good luck and stay safe x
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Todd And Melissa Wathen
What a great effort Maree!
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Sue Alm
Go girl!
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Damian Brennan
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Carol Vincent
Well done Maree.
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Natalie Dingle
A big achievement, Maree! Congratulations and well done!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Maree thank you for doing this in honour of our darling Lib, who we all miss so much on a daily basis. This was a walk she so wanted to go back and complete after having to pull out on her first walk. So I know she would have been there with you in every step that you took. Congratulations on completing the walk and your wonderful contribution to research into cancer. 💕
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Michelle Mcveigh
Absolutely amazing!
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Saĺly Gall
I'm late to the party - all power to you, using your willpower and health for good 👏👏
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Lynda Evans
Wonderful Maree. An amazing tribute for Libby xx
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Kellie Caskey
You’re an inspiration Maree. Well done!!💕
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Tracey
Well done for a very worthy cause. Thank You Maree
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Terri Phillips
You are an inspiration Maree, with the biggest heart. What an amazing thing to do. Stay safe. xo
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Louise Winten
Amazing Maree🥰 Stay safe 🥾
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Ella Walker
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Alma Ferguson
Best of luck Maree 💜💐
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Robin Usher
Well done Maree
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Leisha M
You are amazing. Such a worthy cause 🥰
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Lavinia
Such a worthy cause. Wishing you all the best Maree
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Nutritional Health
You are amazing!!
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Cathy Burey
I hadn’t realised you were doing this Maree, all the best for your endeavour, be careful! That is an incredible dedication to an amazing person, Libby truly made the world a better place!
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Sheryl
All the best Maree! What a great cause and way to honour your friend!
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Annabelle Guest
Great job Maree!
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Graham Hardwick
Good for it girl
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Toni
What a great achievement Maree and for a really good cause . Hope you achieve your fundraising goal . Stay safe .
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Jenny Ferry
What an inspiring achievement Maree. Well done.
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Jane Clark
Great job Maree!
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Vicki Bell
Well done Maree! What a great tribute to Libby.
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Kay Johnson
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Hotel Richards
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Chris & Pauline Easton
Well done Maree!
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Rick & Le-anne Whitton
What a beautiful friend you are to honour Libby please travel safe keep warm
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Gloria Cameron
What a great way to honour your friend Maree. If anyone can do it, it’s you!
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Anonymous
Go Maree💟. You will smash this with your mate by your side!
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Jules Rae
Safe travels Maree ❤️
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Jennie Weston.
Good on you Maree. Fantastic effort. I’m sure she is there with you and loving every minute. I’m doing the mystery box rally in October and will do this one in her honour. A beautiful soul.
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B & L Cherry
Well done Maree !!
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Carly Evans
What an amazing effort Maree, and such a special tribute to your friend Libby💞 Congratulations on achieving your goal too, you are definitely an inspirational "wild woman"🤩
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Kerrie Scott
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Sandra Dobbin
Good on you Maree, so proud of you. What a great cause to support. Xx
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Julie Paterson
Good luck and hike safely.
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Janelle Stanford
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Anonymous
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Helen
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Madonna
You are very courageous stay safe and Libby will be with you all the way.
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Anonymous
Dear Maree I’m sorry for the loss of your dear friend I too lost a friend in April to schleroderma 💔. Good luck with your walk keep safe
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Lynette
Safe travels
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Anonymous
🙌💪💪💪....safe travels.
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Christina York
Good on you Maree! Safe travels 😘
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Chris Benson
What a friend! Maree, your kindness, friendship and caring is an inspiration.
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Ann @ Ronald Phillips
I admire your courage Maree a great cause and stay safe
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Fiona Bidgood
You go girl!!!! Such a great cause, stay safe❤️
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Jacqui Beale
Happy Walking. Thinking of my mate today plus you. She will be there with you all the way 💞💞💞
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Jacky Campbell
Good on you Maree for doing this for Libby
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Beverley Hornick
Well done 💕 she would be very proud of you..this horrible disease has touched so many of my people
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Ross And Suzanne Mckay
Thank you Maree Libby will be with you in your heart! Xxx
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Tania Harvey
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Sandra Hartley
Such a wonderful friend to do this. Cancer sucks
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Sophie Schneider
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Doug & Rose Twidale
You’re inspirational Maree…Enjoy!
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Damien & Sally Campbell
Hope the weather is kind to you! Good luck and well done. x
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Sheryn Hanna
Wonderful initiative Maree! Libby will be with you every step of the way.
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Pete
Your are a blessing Maree....may you be blessed every step of the way ❤️❤️
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Maria Ridge
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Bronwen Dascombe
Thank you for helping kick cancers butt!!
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Amanda Hancock
You are a Legend! What an incredible hike honouring Libby and to help others. Cheering you on. Big hugs
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Toni Mansfield
Well done Maree. What an amazing friend! Happy heavenly birthday Lib.
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Amanda & Matt Bauer
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Gigi Robertson
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Mark And Barb Mason
Good on you Maree, you have definitely given yourself a challenge!
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Margaret And Keith Bennett
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Liz Crow
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Paul & Ellie Jones
You are an ambassador to women everywhere to live their best life💙
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Anonymous
Safe tracking Maree
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Sarah
Well done Maree
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Kathy Zvirgzdins
You are a dynamo! Bravissima!
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Kym Neal
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Leanne Mcinnerney
Good on you Maree!
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Gazza Stanford
Maree you are a Legend!!
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Penny Macgibbon
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Lisa Lindsey
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Vicki Trunks
Amazing effort. Well done
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Judy Delofski
Thanks for a wonderful effort
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Jenny S
Inspirational efforts Maree for a great cause.
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Sarah Wallaby
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Anonymous
A great way to honour Libby, one of the Wild Women !
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Kate Scott
You go girl ! Such a worthy cause . You’ll smash it Maree
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Kalicia Walsh
So proud of u mum… I know Libby will be with you every step of the way
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Sally Mcgilvray
Great cause .Goodluck
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Clare Humphreys
🙌🏻 Well done Maree.
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Donna Moore
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Carmel Ryan
Everyone needs a friend like you Maree, what an amazing thing to do for your best friend! Stay safe x
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Anonymous
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Kate Burey
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Hanneke
Congratulations. Great effort
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Tara Cornish
Great work Maree!! Your an inspiration to us all xo
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Lou Sunshine
Well done, too many people touched by cancer. What a way to honor your friend
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J.p
Saw Damian put up that you achieved the finish line, absolutely fantastic job. I lost my grandfather to it a few years ago, and another that was diagnosed. Screw cancer!
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Hazel
Good work
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Jpc2
Go girl ! You are amazing - what an adventure to remember your friend - she would be watching on !
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Catherine Miller
Safe travels Maree, what an amazing dedication to your gorgeous friend Libby!
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Tracey Brook
Good on you.. that’s a great hike and a great cause!
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Molly
Very inspirational Maree 💛💛
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Dawn
What an amazing walk to remember an amazing friend. Well done. 🧡
Do it for Libby xx Happy heavenly birthday xx