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The town to town walk for breast cancer

I couldn’t have done it without so many incredible people with genuine intentions and a true blue Aussie spirit.

My angel, Amanda Daniels, at 91.9 or 103.5fm Coonamble local radio station, truly helped everything fly. 

Amanda gave just as much as I did and her team has been pumping it on air and online. 

They even brought us out so much food and cold drinks and set a table with a pretty pink cloth up on the highway. A.

Then she showed up with her beautiful two boys and walked with me for a bit. 

The kids, were so very brave, and It was lovely to have an Angel beside me .

After that, I had about twenty-something kilometres to go.

Webber Farming Walgett.

Oh my goodness, Greg, Helen, Lizzy, George and Hannah Webber. 

Words can’t begin to express my gratitude or how much they contributed to all this.

Helen and Lizzy walked with me 15 kilometres out of Walgett.

The Webbers have done so much to make this happen. 

They were the first ones to jump on board They decked out their farms with pink and spread the word from Walgett to Sydney and beyond. 

They even loaned us one of their escort cars and paid for fuel.

Mrs Jane Obrien walked with me on day one for 15 kilometres and on day two for another 15 kilometres. 

She was not only incredible to walk with but truly inspiring.

Melissa Ozoux, the powerhouse of Geronimo farm equipment and machinery, is a hidden treasure of our community. 

Melissa has a heart of gold and the tyre is staying pink until the end of August.

Jo Colman, our local newspaper,  doing the 1st news report/ review , Jo truly is a shinning star though out the community.

2WEB Radio not only  pushing it out on the radio but for being so supportive and kind.

My auntie Marilyn, I was so touched and overwhelmed when she offered to be my escort. 

I’m absolutely grateful to have her watching my back and keeping me safe on a busy major highway.

My boss Alyson and the Walgett Community Centre helped with my posters, spreading hope and awareness.

There are so many others who deserve acknowledgement for their contributions.  

Every single one of you, and you know who you are, are a big part of making my dream a reality. 

I honestly can’t thank you all enough.

My beautiful mum saved the day by buying me a pair of new joggers from Coonamble and bringing me out.

My ex-husband came along and gave me a couple of Red Bulls. After that, we flew. It was pretty scary walking in the dark on a major highway, but I could see the light and used my pain as fuel. I made it 45 kilometres in just over 12 hours.

Along the way, 1st up - we met a beautiful couple towing a caravan. 

We heard the beep, beep, beep, and a lovely lady said, “I’m a survivor. Here’s a donation. Thank you.”

This beautiful lady was one of so many. 

I called  a lady just to say g’day,  as I promised to do when I got to her gate, another just  beautiful woman, She came up on a quad to bring us cold drinks. 

A beautiful lady and her gorgeous girls, the 3 hot guys stoped us to 
Another lady tracked us down with her quad, to give me a hug and donated.

& while struggling in the dark. A beautiful little family with two gorgeous little girls pulled up off the road just to meet us and say hello. 

OMG al the fabulous things along the way that were decked out in pink.

All these small acts of support truly helped me push through all the pain and find the strength I never knew I had to keep going. 

I feel so honoured that the National Breast Cancer Foundation allowed me to finally fulfil a dream of mine and to represent them.

There’s a paint the highway pink flag at every mile walked except at the 5km mark, as I only had one left. It’s on the welcome to Coonamble sign.

Thank you so much for taking your time to read and for all your support and kindness.

Total distance: 120.30 kilometres in 27 hours, 17 minutes and 52 seconds. Average pace: 13 minutes and 37 seconds per kilometre.

Every second, every minute, every hour, every step was for all the fighters, survivors, families effected by breast cancer and for all those we’ve lost to this insidious illness.

A massive thank you to everyone involved.

Fundraising ends October 31st.

💕Nessy 

Saturday the 22nd august 2026

At 8am, we’ll begin painting the Castlereagh Highway pink at Alex Trevillion Park in Walgett, NSW. Please come down and see us off. It won’t be flashy or fast – just a lady in pink walking on a major highway to raise hope awareness and support for all fighters survivors and families affected by breast cancer. Everyone’s welcome to join us at the start or along the way in any way they can. Thank you for taking your time to read 💕🙏Ness

Carry a mate

Carry A Mate is where you donate or do extra ks for someone else doing the challenge that for whatever reason is unable to complete or is struggling to do the challenge. For me doing this challenge isn’t just about clocking ks it’s about helping others, giving each other support, raising awareness & hope for all those whom have been impacted/ affected by breast cancer. Today the 9th Aug I stoped recording my ks to the challenge because we have a fellow participant whom is also doing this, just needs them more, so I offered to carry them and they accepted so I am very honoured to give every step from today to this person, till I help them reach their target. So if your looking at my Ks on my page and think I’m not doing much, well today the 9th Aug I did a total of 27.5ks donated ks. here’s 1 session the 2nd is in my pis apologise due to privacy concerns I am unable to name this person or share my maps

Please help support

I’m not that great with words or know where to begin so I’m just going to share with you all just one of the reasons, why I’m participating in the step up for breast cancer challenge. I knew an old man once, he never had much to say but when he did, you just sit there, listen for many years he’d never smile, some say he was a grump others say he was humble & kind. He was POW in WW2 & had many scars but one day he was struggling to put a tyre back on the old HG so I rushed in & help him, with out sound, we got the tyre back on and he sat back and watch me turn the spanner around, got all the nuts on lowered the wheel back to ground, tighten the nuts off & I said “done” & he said “come here kid “ So I did… He looked straight at me but he had something I’ve never seen on his face before He had the biggest a smile from ear to ear and tears slowly falling from his eyes He slowly wiped away his tears and softly said “now kid, you may not be able to change the world but you can change the world for one person and today that person was me so thank you. See in that moment I learned something truly valuable.. & that sometimes actions speak louder then words.. Therefore for all the fighters For all the survivors For all the families Whom have been affected by breast cancer I’m not only stepping up this time around but I’m going try my best with my busted ankles , to achieve a dream of mine & walk town to town in all pink in an effort to raise hope, awareness, support… P.s here’s a pic of me on the highway I’m going to walk. Thank you for reading 💕🙏💕 💙🦋💙

Paint the highway pink

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is one charity that is truly close to my heart & for all the fighters, for all the survivors, for all the families words cannot express how much we care, how much they need help, & support, to help fight this devastating disease. But actions can, so on August 22nd I’m going to do my best to achieve a dream of mine The dream - a 115kms walk in all pink on the Caslereagh Highway from Walgett NSW to Coonamble NSW. Now this probably will be the slowest hobble wobble walk in all pink ever to be recorded Because I’m a heavy smoker, ain’t that fit, plus will need some help out on the highway. But it’s not about me it’s about the 56 Aussie’s that are diagnosed everyday Breast Cancer. Please help in anyway you can. Thank you for reading & viewing some of the pics I’ve taken while training.. 💕 to all.

Support our challenge to Step Up to Breast Cancer!

Right now, 56 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

This August, our team is taking part in Step Up to Breast Cancer for the mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and loves ones who are impacted by this devastating disease.

We are doing this to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives.

Please make a donation to support our challenge and let's step up to breast cancer together!

Thank you for your support.

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$805

The Paint The Castlereagh Hwy Pink 115k Walk Donation Bucket

Total distance: 120.30 kilometres in 27 hours, 17 minutes and 52 seconds. Average pace: 13 minutes and 37 seconds per kilometre. Every second, every minute, every hour, every step was for all the fighters, survivors, families effected by breast cancer and for all those we have lost to this insidious illness. A big thank you to all those involved & all those whom donated

$594

Paint The Highway Pink 1st Fundraiser

My aunties & I did a little fundraiser at the Walgett sports club on Friday and this is what was raised.

$269

Scott And Jo White

$215

Brew Walgett

Go Ness Paint the highway pink

$203

Facebook Donation

$202

Walgett Hunt, Camping, Fishing Newsagent - Paint The Highway Pink Fundraiser Tin

Hey Ness, says Dav we’ve got a problem, your fundraising tin is full can you bring us new one. We are humble to support ❤️ Walgett News Agents

$200

Mcleod Fabrications

👍🏼

$200

Paint The Highway Pink Promo Gear Sales

The word around town is spreading & sold more products for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, raised another $200

$163

Anonymous

$152

Facebook Donation

$152

Facebook Donation

$150

Facebook Donation

$123

Mckenzies

Good luck!

$107

Fiona And David Denyer

So proud of you Ness

$107

Allan Karanouh

Go girl

$107

Anonymous

Go Ness!!! You are doing a great job!!!

$107

Thurstons Transport

Go girl. You are an inspiration.

$107

Anonymous

$107

Cath Hiscox

What a legend. Well done Ness, a wonderful cause to get behind. X

$107

Joanne Kelly

Well done! You should be so proud of yourself what a great achievement.💕

$107

Hayden Whiteman

Well done, just drove by!

$107

Anonymous

Your are amazing Ness

$107

Troy Bec Yeomans

Thank you for your passion to support others

$106

Anonymous

$106

Nessy Mclean

$104

Joy Franklin

Good Luck Ness …. A great effort for a great cause… sending you love and support 💞👏😘

$104

Lucy Kerr

Go Nessy

$101

Facebook Donation

$100

Wlagett Post Office

Walk more 😂 good job 👏👍🏼

$100

Anonymous

Just amazing

$100

Facebook Donation

$100

Dr Amy

Go Ness! Such a worthy cause.

$100

Jft Transport

Great work Ness, see you on the Highway! 💕 everyone at JFT

$100

Robyn Newton

All the best baby girl, we are ll so very very blessed and proud of you Ness

$100

Belinda Colless

With love 💕

$100

Tyre Power Walgett

👏💪🏼👏

$100

Danny Gale

Good on you sweet & good luck

$90

Fiona Baker

$79

Woodhams Roadhouse Walgett Php Fundraising Tin 1

Your (PHO) Paint the Highway Pink fundraising tin is FULL Better come collect & if possible bring another 1 very powerful & popular ❤️ Woodhams Staff

$75

Facebook Donation

$62

Tuohey Family

Dressed in pink with a heart of gold!! 🩷💛💪 Well done Ness!!

$62

Luke Hazlett

God luck Ness!!

$62

Ruth Hackett

$61

Nicole Weate

May God bless the road you tread as you help raise awareness and funds for those who are facing the road ahead. X

$61

Kaz Troy

Go Ness 🙏👏🩷

$58

Leonie Price

Good Luck!

$57

Giselle Taunton

Go Nessy 🩷

$56

Carol Clarke

Good on ya!

$55

Ayden Mclean

Thank you mum for all you do for me and coop you believe in me and I know because of you I can do anything

$55

Dale Bowden

You are crazy Ness, go paint the highway pink

$53

Facebook Donation

$51

Facebook Donation

$51

Matched Donation

$51

Facebook Donation

$51

Facebook Donation

$50

Rennae Hannaford

Nessy, what an incredibly inspiring thing you are doing by taking on the Step Up to Breast Cancer Challenge. 💗🎀 Every step you take represents strength, hope and love for the thousands of women and families whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. By challenging yourself and raising much-needed funds, you’re helping support vital breast cancer research and bringing us closer to a future where no family has to experience the heartbreak this disease can bring. Be proud of every kilometre, every donation and every person you inspire along the way. You’re not just walking — you’re walking for hope, for those fighting, for the survivors, and in memory of the beautiful souls we’ve lost. So proud of you, Nessy. Keep stepping forward and know that there are so many people cheering you on every step of the way. 💕🎀 You’ve got this, Nessy! One step at a time, making a beautiful difference. 💗

$50

Anonymous

$50

Victor Smith

$50

Marilyn Bradley

Good luck Ness, I’ll be with you along the way so looking forward to it.

$50

Brenda Dunn

So proud of you Ness. Love mum

$50

Brianna Cooper

Love you sis.

$43

The Op Shop Walgett

Your (PHP) Paint the highway pink fundraising tin is full please collect & if possible bring another, very special tiny tin. Happy to help & support

$40

Baden Anderson

Good luck Ness.

$40

Anonymous

$29

Claire Sexton

Bravo!

$24

Yvonne And Wayne

So lovely to meet you. You’re inspirational. An awesome achievement and helping and raising awareness to so many women and men in the area.

$24

Simone Austin

Well done! I drove from Coonamble to Walgett this morning and loved seeing you! Well done!

$21

Facebook Donation

$20

Jen & Dav Masters

Nice to have met you out at the racetrack & good luck on your walk.

$20

Colleen Edgar

Your a very special person ness stay safe and walk well

$20

Anonymous

So glad I ran into you Ness, here’s $ donation as I couldn’t get the online thing to work.

$20

Katie Hook

Go Nuts Ness, make our highway a little Pink

$20

Lovely Elderly Lady At Coonamble Super Iga

Oh I saw you at the cafe, I have to give you a donation for a famous job walking all that way

$20

Anonymous

💕❤️💕

$12

Saige Blackley

$12

Joyce

$12

Enid

$7

Facebook Donation

$7

Facebook Donation

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