The Telethon Adventurers have had another outstanding year, distributing more than $1.6 million for research into childhood brain tumours.
A highlight of 2013 was Medulloblastoma Down Under - a global symposium on childhood brain tumours. Over three days, more than
50 of the world's leading researchers, oncologists and neurosurgeons came together here in WA to discuss better ways to tackle medulloblastoma, which affects one in five children who have a brain tumour.
At the end of November, the prestigious journal Acta Neuropathologica published the findings from this groundbreaking gathering, the report serving as an action plan and agreement by research institutes all over the world to tackle research collaboratively.
Adventurers from all walks of life continued to step outside their comfort zones to raise money, with 2013 Adventures including:
Kokoda for a Cure
Fourteen Adventurers walked the challenging Kokoda track over ANZAC Day where they were able to attend a poignant dawn service on Brigade Hill.
Chamonix Challenge
Seven of the 10 Adventurers reached the summit of Gran Paradiso in the Italian Alps at 4100m.
Epic Dolomite Challenge
This team covered 1000km with over 2000m climbed - this was truly an epic cycling Adventure in the stunning Alpine region of Italy.
Summits of Bolivia
Five Adventurers conquered four mountains in the Andes mountain range in South America.
Jump for a Cure
This was the biggest Jump for a Cure to date with 40 Telethon Adventurers skydiving at 14,000ft over the Busselton coastline.
KPMG Ice Marathon
An extreme adventure that took part only a few miles from the South Pole. All six Adventurers completed the 42km race in -20 degrees with ice and snow underfoot.
Tour de Gracetown
Organisers of this bi-annual cycling event through the south west of WA, again partnered with the Telethon Adventurers and raised and donated over $40,000 in 2013.
Elliot's Army
The Army was out in force at several community sporting events including the Colour Run and the HBF Run for a Reason.
Other Fundraisers
Those that didn't 'adventure' but still wanted to help raise money held various events and fundraising activities, from dinner dances to muffin bake sales. This Telethon Adventurers community raised over $200,000 between them!
In 2014, the Telethon Adventurers are hoping for bigger and better, with some exciting NEW adventures appearing in the calendar:
- Man vs Wild in the Kimberley region of WA
- A Step Closer walk along the Great Wall of China
- The first in the Telethon Adventurers Seven Summits series - Mt Elbrus in Russia