Papou Chris’s Walk for BreastCancer

By Chris Tsalikis

I'm getting active and setting myself a challenge to raise money for NBCF and world-class breast cancer research. 

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.

I believe research is the best way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. 

Click 'Donate' to make a secure online donation and help me reach my goal. Every donation, big or small, will help me get there. Please donate today.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt via email as soon as you make your donation.

Thank you so much for your support!

My Updates

Day 3 complete!

Thursday 22nd Sep
What an incredible day . Sunshine was out.. Got to spend 4 hours with my dad doing something active and for a great cause . Proud of myself for (just) finishing the 18 or so km’s… but more importantly , just in awe of my dad .. who turns 83 next week.. and his incredible attitude and ability to do these walks without so much as a single complaint ! Bring in day 4 !!!

Papou’s itinerary!

Sunday 21st Aug

Papou’s walk for breast cancer 


To all those who want to join. Chris for one of his walks and do something important for a very real and worthy cause .. have a look at the schedule for walks and  come and join!! 


Send me a message and let me know what day  you can do. Keep dad company ! I will be doing a couple of walks (shorter ones! ?) . 


Day 1 Tuesday 20th-The Austin Hospital  22km

Day 2 Wednesday 21st -The Alfred Hospital  12km

Day 3 Thursday 22nd -Royal Melbourne Hospital 17km

Day 4 Friday 23rd-Peter MacCallum 18km

Day 5 Saturday 24th -Epworth Richmond 15km

Day 6  Sunday 25th -Royal Children’s Hospital 17km

Day 7 Monday 26th-St Vincent’s Hospital 16km

Day 8 Tuesday 27th -Monash Medical Centre 11km

Day 9 Wednesday 28th-Box Hill Hospital 19km

Day 10 Thursday 29th-Cabrini malvern 8.5km

Gearing up for the big walk!

Sunday 24th Jul
Do you want to join Papou Chris in making a difference?

At 82 years of age, he is raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation after his daughter was diagnosed with the disease 5 years ago.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is simple: 

To stop deaths from breast cancer. 

To date, they have awarded more than $173 million to fund 538 Australian-based research projects. 

With NO government funding, this money has been raised entirely by the Australian public.

Papou is raising money to help achieve a target of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030.

Your donations can make a difference.

His goal is to walk to the 10 major hospitals in Melbourne from his home. 

This will take place over 10 consecutive days from September 20th -29th 2022

Donate what u can. 
Follow his journey. 
Family and friends will join in along the way to show support or meet him at his hospital destinations. 
You can too!

Thank you in advance to all those who choose to support Chris’s cause .

Thank you to my Supporters

$2.02k

Ithacan Philanthropic Society

We are with you every step of the way in support of a great cause!

$1,000

Philanthropic Society Of Kaloneri

$520

Kr

Superstar! Good luck Chris.

$500

Stelios And Roula Tsiolas

Congratulations Chris! All that know you know how warm and inspirational you are. An amazing effort for a mist worthwhile cause!!!🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀

$263.75

Paige Davies

Amazing effort Chris!

$263.75

Fiona And Peter Strintzos

Good luck Chris. You are an inspiration Love Fiona and Peter Strintzos

$263.75

Anne Somjen

Good Luck! Fantastic idea.

$263.75

Beilei Yuan

$263.75

Fairfield Dermatology Clinic

Congratulations Mr Chris on your incredible achievements, for a wonderful cause. Best wishes Jenny

$263.75

Jason Tsalikis

Very proud of you Dad! 10 years ago you gave me one of the most amazing and unforgettable experiences of my life, sharing in a 10 day climb to Everest Basecamp. You were 72 years of age then… And now 10 years later you are simply unstoppable!

$263.75

Ak

Courageous Challenge for a great cause. Good luck Chris

$250

Sophie D

What an incredible effort for such an important cause!

$250

Maria Moutsidis

Congratulations Chris

$250

Ellise

Not just my dad but the best Papou in the world. Always an inspiration to the girls and I. Thank you for letting the world know that age is no hinderance and that breast cancer is a cause worth fighting for 💕

$211

Gina Jurcic

What an inspiration to so many, well done Papou and all the very best

$211

Eugenia & John Tsalikis

Wonderful effort Chris for a great cause!

$211

Rea Liapis

Best of luck!!!

$211

Anonymous

An inspiring effort well done Uncle Chris!!

$211

Nick K

Well done Chris!! Pity I couldn’t join you on one of the walks

$211

Baci

Amazing effort for an important cause. Wising you all the best Papou

$158.25

Helen M

$158.25

Elaine Mastos

What a great cause !!

$116.05

Eva Kokotis

Congratulations Chris you are an inspiration to all of us

$105.50

Rina Mina Longas

Συνχαρητηρια Χρήστο η για ένα καταπληκτικό σκοπό

$105.50

Maria Phieler

Go Chris...You're such a legend !!! .. We wish you all the best in reaching your goal and more... A BIG hug Maria & Peter

$105.50

Donna Hills

You’re a great man Chris and an inspiration to so many. Well done.. Donna x

$105.50

Diana Cailes

Good luck Chris you are inspiration to all of us very proud of you with love dianax❤

$105.50

Anonymous

Thank you so much for doing what you are doing, amazing effort!

$105.50

Phung T

Good Luck Chris.

$105.50

Tartia Quinn

It’s finally happening !!! Great job Papou Chris 👏👏

$105.50

Petro & Nick Tsalikis

So proud of you Uncle Chris. You are an inspiration!

$105.50

Helen & Anna Vlass

Great cause, great effort!

$105.50

Niko Karaula

Well Done Papou. Great cause.

$105.50

Gina Tsalikis

Awesome job Papou Chris! So proud of you.

$100

Master Tennis Group

A contribution from our tennis group to help with your project. Best wishes

$100

Olivia Litras

You are truly admirable Chris! Well done and good luck x Olivia and Andreas Panagiotopoulos

$100

Sam Moffatt

You’re simply the best. X

$100

Annabel Sayers

So inspiring Chris. Hope I'm as full of energy in my 80s! Good luck 👏🏼☺️

$100

Kerrie Rose

This is incredible! Go Mr Tsalikis. - and belated happy birthday Ellise. X .

$100

Con Nikakis

Good luck Chris.

$100

Michael Strintzos

On behalf of S&V Lawyers we wish you best of luck and look forward to hosting your amazing sculptures in our venue

$100

Craig Padoa

$52.75

Anna Civiti

Well done Chris

$52.75

Amelia, Andy, Edie And Isaac

You are amazing! Thank you and happy 50th birthday Elise 🥰

$52.75

John Paganis

$52.75

Anonymous

Go Chris!!!

$52.75

Adrian Shore

Good luck Chris!! Great effort!!

$52.75

Catherine

$52.75

Kali Adelaide

Bravo Chris, what a great dad you are for a great cause!

$52.75

Harriett Hiscoke

$52.75

Antonia

Great cause, you’re inspiring! , wish I could walk with you !

$52.75

Maria Bailey ( Nee Purcell)

All the best! Cheering for you all.

$52.75

Georgina Pizzey

Wishing you strength on your courageous journey.

$52.75

Sabrina M Torcasio

$50

Julia Sheridan

Good on you Chris, you are an inspiration to all. I'm coming to give you big hugs at Christmas time. Best of luck with all your walking days and beyond. Thank you for your support. Love Julia Mark, Shelby Chilli & Rainey

$50

Chrissie Prassinos

$50

Michelle Field

Good Luck Chris!! 🎗

$50

Anna Gerantidis

$50

Anastasia Nikakis

Good luck Chris. Looking forward to our sculpture exhibition

$50

Alistair Nicholson

Great effort Chris, keep up the good work!

$42.20

Karen Jones

Massive effort for a needed cause x

$36.93

Vicki Pandeli

$26.38

Genevieve Gill

$21.10

Garry Collins

Great initiative Chris, well done.