IN 2013 they walked 1,600 kilometres in 33 days from Brisbane to Birdsville, braving sub-zero mornings in Gatton, Oakey and Dalby and 40-plus degree days beyond Windorah, raising over $120,000.
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This year members of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) Association charity the Wandering Warriors will tackle the 1,300 kilometre Brisbane to Canberra challenge.
It will be Tenterfield’s turn next week when the warriors pass through on Tuesday, September 30.
The Wandering Warriors will display military vehicles, equipment and modern military paraphernalia on the grassed area outside the pavilion at the Tenterfield Showgrounds from 5.00 pm.
There will also be camp oven cooked fare and drinks in the evening.
At 7pm at the Showgrounds Main Pavilion the warriors will put on a presentation on Australian Special Forces operations conducted since the Korean conflict.
Wandering Warriors CEO Audie Moldre said the mega-challenge would conclude with a high profile finish on the steps of the Australian War Memorial on Thursday, October 16.
“The walkers will be supported by soldiers from the Enoggera-based 7th Brigade as well as Special Operations Command and subordinate units.”
Mr Moldre said he believed the Australian Defence Force and Department of Veterans’ Affairs did a world class job of caring for wounded, injured and ill veterans.
“However, for truly effective rehabilitation and transition back to civilian life, veterans’ care needs community input, support and involvement.
“Our aim is to care for the carers - we do not support veterans directly. We provide a strategic fundraising umbrella for charities that are often too preoccupied with the carer role to do their own fundraising.
Entry to the show will be a minimum $10 donation. The show may not be suitable for children under 15 years old.
