Move over Chris Evans, because real-life superhero Captain Australia has successfully raised $100,000 for children’s cancer research.
Captain Australia began his ‘Big Walk’ from Brisbane to Melbourne in December last year and aims to cover 2,000 kilometres on foot, over a 10-week journey.
The man behind the mask, Simon has already raised $100,000 for research to help children with cancer, but hopes to reach the quarter-of-a-million dollar mark by the time he arrives in Melbourne.
The real-life superhero is well on track after his 52nd day of walking, stopping in at Moruya on the south coast of NSW.
Captain Australia’s Big Walk was inspired by Simon’s own fight against cancer, which he overcame against the odds. “No child should have to endure that,” the activist wrote on the website outlining the initiative.
At the age of 15, the Simon walked from Brisbane to Sydney to escape a dangerous domestic situation.
During that journey, Simon says he found himself and discovered a renewed sense of hope for the world, which he aspires to give to children who are fighting cancer.
Simon has just over 700 kilometres left until he reaches Melbourne, but he still faces three tough weeks of walking, without any overnight accomodation.
You support Captain Australia’s Big Walk by donating to The Kid’s Cancer Project here.
