An incredible year for the Smith Family Challenge
With your support, Hamish raised over $18,000 in the 2021 Smith Family Challenge, and his team of five just over $135,000. The event, consisting of 65 competitors, so far has raised over $1,300,000 for the year… simply amazing level of support.
Knowing that the money goes to those that need it, really makes it worth it.
Day 1
7.30am – Start
- Orienteering to 35 check points & managed to tag 29
- 12km hike bush tracks up and down and across beaches
- Dive to gather information for remainder of course
- 4km hike bush tracks
- 15km bike dirt road to bush tracks
- 4km kayak in Jervis Bay with strong northerly across us
- 8km bike
- 3km hike
- 12km bike over sand and dirt tracks Total = 58km….A little tired
Day Two
7.45am – Start
- Orienteering to 23 check points & tagged 20…better effort on day 2
- 1.5km hike to loosen the stiff limbs
- 8km kayak St Georges bay then through Sussex Inlet against the tide
- 6km hike of which half was on soft beach
- Paddle board challenge towing blow up flamingo with team mate on it
- 27km bike on clay sand bush tar roads 21-finish 5km kayak against tide Total = 48km
What is The Smith Family Challenge?
The Smith Family Challenge is an annual fundraising event that has contributed nearly $7million to The Smith Family Learning for Life program since it started in 2008.
It is an exhilarating 100km off-road adventure held over two days. Teams of four will navigate by foot, bike and on the water through a challenging course before reaching the finish line! The 2021 event will be based at Sussex Inlet, on the stunning South Coast of NSW.
In 2021 the event aims to raise $800,000, with each team raising at least $40,000! All Challengers pay their own event costs, so 100% of donations go directly to helping kids in need. This will help The Smith Family support young Australians in need to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.
Help us break the cycle of disadvantage without even breaking a sweat.
To view Hamish’s Challenge, simply visit: www.thesmithfamilychallenge.com.au/fundraisers/HamishBlack
Warmest regards,
The Classic Oak Products Team