Hiking the Kokoda Track for a Cause: My Journey to Raise Funds for PIF

By Andrew Borthwick

Hiking the Kokoda Track for a Cause: My Journey to Raise Funds for PIF

Hello friends, family, and supporters!

I am excited to announce that I will be hiking the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise funds for the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) to support homeless youth.

Why Support PIF:

37% of homeless people in Australia are under 25. The majority of young people that seek help for homelessness are turned away from homeless services due to a lack of available services.

As a professional in the property industry, I believe we have a responsibility to help.

PIF unites the property and construction industries to build homes for homeless youth and provide ongoing support.

Fund Allocation

100% of donations will go directly to PIF. I am personally covering all my own travel and other expenses.

About the Kokoda Track

The Kokoda Track is a 96-kilometre trail in Papua New Guinea, known for its historical significance and challenging terrain.

Some of the challenges include:

  • Physical Challenges: Elevations up to 2,190 meters require stamina and strength.

  • Mental Fortitude: Long days of trekking, often up to 10 hours.

  • Environmental Factors: High humidity, heavy rainfall, and various wildlife.

How You Can Help Support Homeless Youth

Support my fundraising efforts:

  • Donate: Any amount is appreciated.

  • Share: Spread the word about my hike and the PIF cause.

  • Encourage: Your support will keep me motivated.

Follow My Journey

I will be sharing updates, photos, and stories on social media. Follow along to witness this adventure and see the impact of your support.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Paul Webber

Good luck.

$500

Building Engineering

Well done Andrew!

$263.75

Scott O'connor

On behalf of Insitu Group. Best of luck!

$250

Wrap Engineering

Best of luck on the trail!

$211

Layne Oneill

Go Andrew!

$208

Resolve Partners

Great initiative Borthy, best of the luck on the Kokoda Track!!

$200

Adp Consulting Pty Ltd

$105.50

Ben Bugeja

All the best Andrew!

$105.50

Adrian Calleri

Great work mate

$105.50

Hannah Warnaar

$105.50

Jillian And Jackson

What an experience!!! We can’t wait to hear all about it when you come home. Jill and Jackson

$105.50

Richard Duerden

Amazing! Go well mate 👌🙏🏻

$105.50

Wt

Good luck Andrew on the trek. I hope it is an amazing life experience. You are doing it for an amazing cause. Encourages the rest of us in our 40's to give back to the community. Hope there is not too much rain!!!

$105.50

Arif Uzay

Well done mate and all the best!

$104

Najla Sarkis

amazing efforts Borthy, and a great cause too. looking forward to hearing all about your adventure when you're back

$101

Blink Creative

Good luck Andrew!

$101

Harold Perks

Good luck Andrew - great initiative

$100

Jennifer Lavery

$64.35

Debbie Macdonald

Got you to $2k Borthy. Good on you and have an incredible trip.

$52.75

Stef Carne

Great work Borthy! All the best with the trek!

$52.75

Angus Machutchison

Great cause. Good luck Bortho

$52.75

Francesca Tang

Lets Go Borthy! Good Luck!

$52.75

Philip Cosgrove

Good luck, Andrew - Great effort for a fantastic cause

$52.75

Emily Kropf

Well done Borthy! An amazing experience and achievement, and for a good cause as well!

$52.75

Jonathan Mott

Good luck Borthy - great cause and great test for you mentally and physically - you got this all the way

$52.75

Peter Funder

Well done Borthy!

$52.75

Michelle Roch

What a brilliant cause - well done Borthy

$52

Stan Tsantis

All the best Borthy...A great cause.....

$52

Peta Condon

What a great adventure and experience! Congratulations!

$51

Peter Tainsh

Look forward to hearing about the adventure upon your return - wishing you all the best

$51

David

Great initiative Andrew.

$50

Marty Ryan

Great work Borthy! A good personal challenge and great cause to support.

$50

John Unsworth

$50

Kelly Wellington

Great work! its on my bucket list.

$50

Matthew Hubbard

$30

Johnny Sot

$26.38

Matthew Apostola

Good luck Borthy!

$21.10

Andrew Borthwick