Between September 2017 and April 2018 CanTeen is running a national series of bushwalks that will challenge participants to race the sun! The Hike the Light series is in a number of Australian states where people are invited to walk these beautiful routes beginning at sunrise and finishing by sunset the same day.
These unique events are in some of the most picturesque parts of the country, offering walkers the chance to take in the stunning scenery of the Blue Mountains National Park, explore the wild coast of Wilsons Promontory, climb Australia’s highest peak in Kosciuszko National Park, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Freycinet Peninsular or choose an urban hiking option on the Gold Coast Oceanway.
All the Hike the Light walks are capped at a maximum of 30 participants creating a small, close-knit team of walkers coming together to raise much needed funds to help transform the lives of young people living with cancer.
CanTeen Members like Darren can tell you how the wonderful services CanTeen offers helped him cope with the death of his mother.
“I have been so fortunate that I have been able to take advantage of the range of services and opportunities which CanTeen has given me. I was also happy that I got to meet a wonderful counsellor who was empathetic while I explained many of the challenges I faced after my Mum passed away, and was able to provide me with compassion, coping skills and the direction needed for me to feel confident fulfilling my goals and aspirations in life.”
Hike the Light trekkers will be able to learn first-hand the difference they are making as they trek alongside inspirational young people like Darren, taking on the challenge together.
View over Wineglass Bay in the stunning Freycinet National Park
Bushwalk
