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Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trek 2024

Start: Wednesday 11pm, 24 April, 2024

20 km Night Trek from ANZAC Square, via Brisbane River walkway to Toowong, through Brisbane Botanic Gardens into Mt Coot-tha Forest climbing to the Mt Coot-tha Lookout then down along fire trails to ANZAC memorial Park, The Gap for the official dawn service.
Registration is now closed. Please register only if requested to.

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All trekkers must register and arrive at Anzac Memorial Par Walton Street Bridge The Gap, no registration available at Anzac Square Brisbane, therefore all trekkers must meet at the meeting point located at ANZAC memorial Park – Walton Street Bridge, The Gap.
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Trek2Health proudly invites you to Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trek, a 20km night trek starting from 11pm, 24 April, 2024. All funds raised for this event support Trek2Health, an organisation founded to support the physical and mental health of our local frontline workers and veterans.
Invoke the ANZAC spirit by joining one of Brisbane's best Resilience Treks, or donate to show your support.

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Copy and paste this promo text send to your friends, family or supporters via text message, email or social media. You can adjust this text as you like or add a personal message. ———– 
On ANZAC day, 25th April 2024, I am trekking 20km through the night in Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trek.

All funds raised for this event support Trek2Health, an organisation founded to support the physical and mental health of our local frontline workers and veterans. 

I believe that it is important to support those who have sacrificed their own physical and mental well-being for a safer community. Please show your ANZAC spirit by by sponsoring me in this Resilience Trekrek.
(Add your fundraising page link)

Notifications: You will receive notifications when someone donates to your page. Team captains will be notified when a new person joins their team.

We’ll be in touch from time-to-time via email with updates on this event. If you haven’t reached your fundraising goal closer to trek day, we’ll reach out to see what we can do to help – we are a team!

Important event info will also be sent via email and SMS, a few days before the trek day – weather forecast, what to bring, how to prepare for the trek.

Thanks again for supporting Trek2Health with your footsteps – you’re awesome!

If you need have any questions, feedback or ideas, or need anything to help with your fundraising, let us know and we’ll help you however we can. Email: support@trek2health.org.au

We trek to support our Australian frontline workers and veterans in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to our community.​

Trek2Health’s mission is to provide support for the health and well-being of the Emergency Services and Veteran communities. We provide a supportive and stigma-free environment to boost the mental and physical resilience of our clients via Green Exercise Training – team-orientated wilderness treks, in order to create healthier individuals and more productive and compassionate communities.

First Responders are exposed to unimaginable experiences in their professional services. ​

We believe we should and can DO MORE to support the health and well being of these extraordinary individuals who risk their own safety to be there for us when we need help the most.​

For every $1,000.00 raised by community trek fundraisers,  Trek2Health will be able to assist one extraordinary Australian frontline worker or veteran achieve greater physical and mental resilience. ​

Our new system uses verification codes for security (no password needed). To register simply input your email or phone on the registration page, get the code from your phone/email right away then fill out the registration form. Please use a unique email and phone for each person in your team who registers. Your fundraising page will be ready immediately and we recommend updating your profile pic and text right away. You will remain logged in on this device, until you click “logout”. If you need to login again to finish updating your pic or story, go to your fundraising page OR the Leaderboard  click “login” (in top right) and get the verification code sent to your mobile or email. You must use the same mobile or email you used to register.  Registrations close when all places are filled. Please register ASAP and start training! If you need help contact support@trek2health.org.au
PLEASE NOTE: This event is being conducted in remote areas, through terrain that is rough, steep and sometimes with no or limited vehicle access. Therefore, only children aged 16+ can participate and  trekkers 16–18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the course and a parent or guardian must complete this registration.

After registration you can join a team or start a team. Please only join a team if you have been invited to join a team.

After registration, on your fundraising page, click the button “Teams” then select the team you wish to join or you can start your own team.

If you need assistance, just email support@trek2health.org.au and we add you to the right team.

On your fundraising page while logged in:

  • To update your display name, goal amount or profile pic click “Edit Profile”, make changes, then click “Save”
  • To update your personal story click “My Story”, make changes, then click “Save” and you can add a photo to your story if you wish
  • To join or create a team, click “Teams“. Only join a Team if you have been invited please.

If you need assistance, email  support@trek2health.org.au
Send us the changes and we can update your page for you.

We will email your fundraising page URL to you, after you register. We will also send you a welcome SMS message with your fundraising page URL.

You can also find it on your fundraising page, click “Share” to copy your link, then paste it to share with your supporters. 

You can also> going to the Leaderboard and search for your name to open your fundraising page, then click “Share”. 

Note: please do not bring cash donations on trek day, please ask your supporters to donate to your online fundraising page. Contact us if you need any help -> support@trek2health.org.au

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20km Night Trek – SUPERCHARGE your mental and physical resilience

Trek2Health proudly invites you to Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trek, a 20km night trek starting on Wednesday 11pm, 24 April, 2024. All funds raised for this event support Trek2Health, an organisation founded to support the physical and mental health of our local frontline workers and veterans.

Invoke the ANZAC spirit by joining one of Brisbane’s best Resilience Treks, or make a donation to show our frontline workers we appreciate the services they provide for us everyday. 

For detailed information about the Trek click here to read the TREK HANDBOOK

midnight to dawn anzac service trek is a community event

INVOKE THE ANZAC SPIRIT OF SERVICE – ENDURANCE – MATESHIP – COURAGE – SACRIFICE

This trek is an opportunity to supercharge your mental and physical resilience while invoking the ANZAC spirit of service, endurance, mateship, courage and sacrifice. Your participation will make a measurable and positive difference in the lives of our Queensland frontline workers and veterans.

This is a Trek2Health fundraising event, registration is free and each participant must fundraise a minimum of $250.00 to enter the walk. You’ll receive an online fundraising page to collect donations and we’ll support you to achieve your goal – we are a team! To reach your fundraising goal you only need to find 5 sponsors to each donate $50 in support of your commitment to complete this epic Trek. Or you can fundraise your own way, e.g. hold a BBQ for 10 friends requesting a $25 donation each. Contact us if you need help with your fundraising idea.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is being conducted in remote areas, through terrain that is rough, steep and sometimes with no or limited vehicle access. Therefore, only children aged 16+ can participate and must be registered and accompanied by an adult. 

As the sun rose on 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers rowed towards the shores of Gallipoli and into history itself.

Every year since, as the sun rises, Australians gather across the nation to remember their legacy, and the legacy of all those who have followed in their footsteps.
Source: RSL QLD – ANZAC Day

Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek

The Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek 2024 will be hosted and conducted by Trek2Health.

The meeting place for this event is ANZAC Memorial Park – Walton Street Bridge, The Gap at 23:00, Wednesday April 24, 2024.

Bus transport provided to the starting point – ANZAC Square Brisbane at midnight

Destination – ANZAC memorial Park – Walton Street Bridge, The Gap at 0515

Event crew will be onsite at 2300 and the private bus charter will leave at 2320 for ANZAC Square, Brisbane city. All participants will be provided with a trek handbook with the registration confirmation email, this will explain all aspects of what to bring for this overnight trek.

The route taken consists of an 20.0km walk via city streets onto the Brisbane river walkway towards Toowong, after some local streets crossing to the Western motorway, passing through Brisbane Botanic Gardens into Mt Coot-tha Forest to commence the climb up to the lookout at Mt. Coot-tha for a well-earned rest and take in the views of the city below.

Continuing in a westerly direction along fire trails and down the western side of Mt. Coot-tha, along local roads and tracks that take us to ANZAC memorial Park – Walton Street Bridge, The Gap by 0515 in time for the official dawn service and breakfast after the service.

Your Commitment

I understand that I will be fully prepared physically and have the appropriate personal gear and rations to complete the Midnight Blue Trek.

I understand that my ticket price is complimentary and I must fundraise a minimum of $250.00 to enter this walk.

Trek2Health is hosting this fundraising trek event as it important to support those who have sacrificed their physical and mental well-being for a safer community. Funds raised allow Trek2Health to provide mental wellness services to First Responders and Emergency Services personal such as firefighters, EMTs, veterans and police officers in our communities. Learn more about our services.

Fundraiser Rewards

Individual fundraisers earn rewards when they reach the following targets.

Fundraise $250 for a Trek2Health GET RESILIENCE endurance shirt
Fundraise $500 for an official Trek2Health Wilderness Jacket
Fundraise $1000 for an official Trek2Health Wilderness Jacket, shirt and cap

Top Individual Fundraiser Prize

8-foot Malibu handcrafted timber surfboard

The highest fundraiser* for the Midnight to Anzac Dawn Service Trek 2024 will be honoured with an exceptional reward: an exclusive 8-foot Malibu handcrafted timber surfboard, valued at $4000. This exquisite surfboard is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication to quality that define Trek Shed, Trek2Health’s innovative social enterprise. 

Handcrafted by Bruce Barker, the CEO of Trek2Health, this surfboard stands as a symbol of the charity’s mission to improve mental health and support frontline workers and veterans. 

By participating in the trek and fundraising for this worthy cause, participants are contributing to a legacy of care and support for those in need. The exclusive surfboard serves as a lasting reminder of the impact of their efforts, a tangible representation of gratitude and recognition from Trek2Health. While there is only one top fundraiser prize available, we want to express our gratitude to all participants for their fundraising efforts. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
*conditions: minimum fundraising total of $2,000 to qualify for this prize.

 

Please note that the cutoff time for earning the prize and fundraiser rewards is 11:00 PM on April 24, 2024 (the starting time of the trek). Any donations made after the cutoff time will not count towards the prize. Remember, only donations made to your individual fundraising page will count towards this prize. If any donations are accidentally made to your team page, please contact us before the cutoff time for assistance (support@trek2health.org.au).

We kindly request that you try to secure donations a few days in advance (if possible) so we can prepare your rewards for pickup on the day. In case of numerous last-minute donations, we may need to arrange pickup or delivery of your rewards. Please note that the surfboard winner will be announced on the day, and pickup details will be organised at a later date.

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the ANZAC spirit – Endurance – mateship – courage – sacrifice.

My Story by Bruce Fletcher
Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trekker, 2023

Western Echo May 2023 – Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek 2023

 

Tam Geritz

2021 ANZAC Trekker
T2H, thank you so much for organising such an amazing event as you did today. It was very well planned and executed, and all with our safety as the main priority. It is an absolute credit to you and your team. Your event has really etched itself in my heart.

Jonty Bush

Trek2Health Ambassador & 2021 ANZAC Trekker
I’ve worked with first responders – those working in policing, health and paramedics, courts, child protection and disability now for over twenty years. Fortunately, over that time we’ve come a long way in talking about the impact of these roles on the psychology of first responders, in particular the cumulative impact of working in and around trauma. I whole-heartedly support the work of Trek2Health who are breaking down the stigma in relation to help-seeking, while also incorporating another of my passions – spending time with good people in nature.

Hayley McCormick

2021 ANZAC Trekker
I was privileged to be part of the group on the inaugural Midnight to Dawn Anzac Trek2Health. The leadership throughout the trek by the Trek2health team and their respect for the anzac spirit and the little touches of the poppies and last post on top of Mt Cootha made this a memorable and moving experience. As we said our goodbyes to our fellow trekkers there were many shouts of 'See you next YEAR'

Lauren and Dominic

2021 ANZAC Trekkers
We participated in the midnight to dawn trek on Anzac Day and had an EPIC time! The entire hike was extremely well planned and well organised. What an opportunity this was to do something out of the ordinary while raising money for such a worthy cause. The service at the top of Mt Cootha was incredibly moving, as was walking into the Dawn Service at The Gap. Completing this hike throughout the night reminded us that the body and mind are incredible and can do amazing things when given the opportunity to do. We were both on a high for days afterwards and we will definitely be back next year. Lauren and Dominic

Lee Slaughter

2021 ANZAC Trekker
As the grand daughter of an ANZAC I was both proud and humbled to be able to complete the Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek. Stopping to reflect at various memorials throughout the night made this event all the more special. I could not think of a better way to honour GK (my grandad) and the many other men and women who serve(d) in the defence forces. Thank you Trek2health for organising such a well run and respectful event. I sincerely hope there will be others….

Mark Hipworth

2021 ANZAC Trekker
As a Veteran I found this event to be extremely respectful and very well organised. The walk itself was well laid out and many opportunity’s to visit some of Brisbane’s remembrance shrines and gardens. My fellow walkers were friendly and fun to be around with the combined goal of enjoying the service at the end. The organisation itself had safety first and planned to detail. Well done and I wish you many successful events in the future.

Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek – Photos