Huma Charity Challenge, the fundraising division of World Expeditions, is offering the chance to hike with world leading adventurer Heather Hawkins. Heather will lead Huma’s 11 day Open Adventure Challenge along the iconic Kokoda Trail departing 17 August 2020.
Adventurous Spirit author and ovarian cancer survivor Heather Hawkins, has completed six half marathons, seven ultra marathons and 22 full marathons, including the arduous seven marathons across seven continents in seven days. In addition to being an everyday mum, Heather is a tireless campaigner for cancer research and will be an inspirational guide for those undertaking the Huma Kokoda Open Adventure Challenge next year.
Highlights of the Heather Hawkins Kokoda Open Adventure Challenge include:
- Nine full days trekking through the Papua New Guinean jungle of the Owen Stanley Ranges following the footsteps of our famous Australians and their Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels.
- Being immersed in local village life and culture, staying near traditional villages and in secluded jungle camps
- Gain insight into the history of the trail through your experienced Kokoda guides
- Exceptional motivation from Heather Hawkins
- Attend a moving dawn service at Brigade Hill battle site
- After the 96km trail conclusion, leave with an amazing feeling of accomplishment and a unique understanding of what the diggers achieved under horrific circumstances
The fully supported trek departs Port Moresby on 17 August 2020. Cost from $4290 per person on a twin share basis including most meals, hotel accommodation in Port Moresby, rest camp accommodation along trek, escorted by experienced Kokoda guide, camp crew and Heather Hawkins, return internal flights and transfers from Port Moresby to the Kokoda Track. International flights are not included. A $200 non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of booking. A minimum of $500 must be raised for the preferred charity to participate.
Huma Charity Challenge supports fundraisers through the entire process from providing fundraising tips, suggesting a suitable training regime, outlining gear requirements for adventure challenges, managing all travel arrangements and, most importantly, providing encouragement along the way.
Whether it’s tackling Machu Picchu in Peru, hiking the Great Wall of China, conquering the Spanish Camino, trekking to Nepal’s Everest Base Camp or walking Australia’s renowned Larapinta Trail, Huma Charity Challenge has a vast array of inspiring adventures and challenges that will help you discover your inner philanthropist.
The travel concept of fundraising for a charity is becoming increasingly popular and is ideally suited to active itineraries which include trekking, cycling or another physical pursuit.
How do Open Adventure Challenges work? It’s simple, fundraisers:
- choose the charity
- choose one of the 17 iconic adventure challenges
- fundraise for their charity
- embark on an awesome adventure challenge along with fellow fundraisers from around the globe
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