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$21,869 Raised

Coo-ee walking for Youth Mental Health

What we are asking for and why?

Coo-ee - Walking for Youth Mental Health
By recreating the famous march which enlisted volunteers from the bush to join the Australian Infantry (AIF) at the start of World War 1 (WW1) Im lookingh to help Batyr raise funds in support for youth mental health.

What's the plan?

In mid-March 2021 I plan to depart Gilgandra in Western NSW and walk 520km arriving in Martin Place, Sydney for the Anzac Day dawn service. By taking the original October 1915 "Coo-ee March" route I should be out around 33 days, with many nights camping under the the stars and hopefully a few at outback pubs.

Why you may ask? Well, a couple of years ago I wrote a book set around World War 1 and featured the amazing sacrifices of my great uncles Jack and Will Jensen and Sydney Campbell who fought at Gallipoli and the Western Front and returned home with debilitating Post Traumatic Stress syndrome (PTSD). This was a crippling condition which nearly defined their post war lives.

More recently Ive been disturbed by the pain being experienced by so many of our youth as reflected in all too frequent and tragic youth suicide stories.

Im heartened by how far we have come in the last 100 years in supporting those in our community experiencing PTSD and aspire for similiar progress creating awareness to assist our at risk kids.

There as so many great agencies and not-for-profits who are leading the charge here and for my walk Im asking friends, family and supporters to consider supporting Batyr, a for-purpose, preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people.

...of every 30 students in Australia, seven will be dealing with a 
mental health issue, yet only two will reach out for support, 
leaving five suffering in silence. Sadly, most young people dealing 
with mental health issues do not reach out for help, largely due to 
stigma...

If you are able to support, your donation will go a long way and help Batyr reach more young Australians through their amazing and engaging programs, that smash the stigma surrounding mental ill-health and empower young people to reach out for support.

Thanks heaps for your support, Pieter

Event Details

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Organised by:
pieter
Starting at:
20 Mar 2021 AEDT
Ending at:
10 May 2021 AEST
Location:
Annandale, NSW, 2038, Australia

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Des Mulcahy
$100.00
a year ago

Wonderful story and effort, congratulations

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Really appreciate your support Desk, it will make a real difference. :)
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Steven Hui
$50.86
a year ago

Thanks Pieter for your inspiring walk and sharing your leadership gold nuggets with the for your 2020 Exchange group today.

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Great to meet you Steven and thanks for your support.
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Helen Otoole
a year ago

Good on you Pieter!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Really appreciate your support Helen
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Jean marie Hannesse
$50.86
a year ago

Congratulations ! Well done πŸ’ͺ🏻

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thank you my dear friend x
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Anonymous
$101.42
a year ago

Stellar effort!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Really appreciate your generous support x
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Amber Paroissien
$101.42
a year ago

Go Piet.. Tye sends her support your way

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Amber from me and Jaffa for your generous supporting.
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John Mckeon
$50.86
a year ago

Well done Pieter

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks John, much appreciated
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Anonymous
a year ago

Well done Pieter

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Dave, much appreciated
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Anonymous
a year ago
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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Lovely surprise, thanks for your support Maddie
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Ian Hastings
$101.42
a year ago

Lovely work! V worthy cause.

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Much appreciated Ian and Deb :)
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Sehida and simon Frawley
$100.00
a year ago

Well done Craig!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks for your generous support :)
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Genevieve Potts
$101.42
a year ago

Well done Piete, amazing effort for such a great cause. Gen, Jon & Baxter

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
You guys rock. Jaffa says big hug too :)
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Barry Groom
$101.42
a year ago
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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Barry, much appreciated mate :)
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Anonymous
a year ago

Great walk Craig!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks for your generous support.
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Jonathan Fogarty
$50.86
a year ago

Well done Craig and team - fantastic effort!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Jonathon, go Titans!
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Toni P
$50.86
a year ago

Top effort, top cause Piet x

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John Dawson
$50.86
a year ago

Great work Craig

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
JD, thanks for your "excellent support"
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Mark Hettler
$50.86
a year ago
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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thankyou Walter White very very generous and I know you're a big fundraiser
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Shane Wilson
$50.86
a year ago

Top effort for a great cause.

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Kev, you're a champion :)
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Michelle Simms
$202.53
a year ago

Well done Pieter. A great effort

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Geoff and Michelle. Loved our 2 days on the track Geoff... unforgettable. Thanks for your generous support.
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John Hennessey
$50.86
a year ago

Love your work Craig, what a great cause.

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks legend...go Swans
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Matthew Norsa
$101.42
a year ago
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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks for your generous support Matthew
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Megs & jeza Healy
$50.86
a year ago

Amazing effort and wonderful cause!!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks guys really appreciate your support
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Tom Browell
$50.86
a year ago

Bloody legend mate

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Tom, love watching your NSW odyssey.
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Gavin Mooney
$101.42
a year ago

Go for it Craig, hopefully on the home straight now πŸ‘

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks for your support Gavin. Craig held a cracking pace right to the finish line :)
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Angela Colantuono
$101.42
a year ago

Well done Harv πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Angela from me and Harv :)
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Michael Van kerckhof
$50.86
a year ago

Enjoy your walk

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Michael, much appreciated
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Anonymous
$101.42
a year ago

Awesome work Pieter - what a fabulous cause! Can’t wait to hear all your stories!

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Really appreciate your support :)
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Evan Mantis
$50.86
a year ago

Outstanding effort Craig in supporting a phenomenal achievement by Pierre! Fantastic initiative for a great cause! Evan πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Evan. Yes our Craig rocks!!
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Anonymous
a year ago

A truly great cause.

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Really appreciate your support
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Matt Willinson
$50.86
a year ago

Go for it Craig

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Pieter Lindhout
a year ago
Thanks Matt, very much appreciated.