Brisbane to Sydney: 1000 km challenge

By Connor Smith

My Activity Tracking

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I am getting active for the Children's Hospital Foundation

In June 2026, I will run across the various terrains of beautiful Australia to complete a 1000 km run from Brisbane to Sydney. This will be a multi-day event and will require every ounce of my grit and determination to complete. The days will be long, and will be the biggest test of my life.  I will be aiming to complete in 8.5 days, hoping to break the current World Record of 10.5 days. I will run 110km per day. Starting in Brisbane botanical gardens and finishing in Sydney Harbour. 

While the day's will be long, the sacrifice will be worth it, if we can together raise $5,000 for the Children's Hospital Foundation (CHF). The CHF is an incredible non-profit organisation based out of Queensland Children's Hospital which helps with broad picture care for sick kids, such as cancer research, all the way to the bespoke face-to-face help on the front lines through the incredible volunteer network that provides cuddle carers for babies under two, bedside play volunteers, paw play visits and emergency supplies for families.

Lets do it together and smash out this 1000 km! One step at a time! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Logan Ed Family

To one of the greatest humans for us to have the pleasure to work with. Your enthusiasm at the bedside is unstoppable, your zest for life is contagious and your journey towards this goal has been incredibly inspiring to us all. Good luck mate - while you are training we will be trying to work off the excessive carbs that were consumed in our support of you - massive thanks to all who created and 5to those who consumed. We have the biggest and best ED family around who have come together for a great cause! Good luck mate we are all cheering you on.

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Matt And Carol Smith

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Shantha

Couldn’t be prouder of you mate!

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Reece And Ellen

Go out and smash it like you always do, we’ll be with every every step of the way!

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Sandy Ritchie

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Martha & Shane Mcnamara

No better man, go for it 💪

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Kate C

Pure mental

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Fiona Cameron

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Chris Owen

You’re an absolutely madman, go out there and smash it x

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Kenan

Unreal mate!

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Daisy & Sam

Maldon salt flakes fear you! All the best Connor - go and smash it!

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Frankie And Max Xxx

On yourself Connor! Proud of you, keep it up 💪🏼 xx

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Kirstie & Michael

Incredible stuff and for such an amazing cause. On the countdown now! Cant wait to see you smash it. 👏🏼👏🏼

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Andrew Mitchell

Just one foot in front of the other for a very long time, easy peasy mate 💪🤪

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Caoimhe Tumilty

Let’s go Connor! Can’t wait to cheer you on for a great cause 🔥

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Hannah Laing

Seriously amazing stuff!

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Andrew & Hannah

Fantastic work man! Keep it up

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Monika And Andy

A totally crazy distance to attempt, but then you are crazy Connor :). Go for it, who dares wins !!!!

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Tommy Goggin

Great work Connor

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Amy Lee

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Anonymous

Well done! What a great achievement for a great cause!

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Lula

Go Connor!! You got thisss

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Belinda C

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Morgan

Incredible work! Keep going, Connor — you absolute legend!!

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Madhukar Thakkalpalli

Keep up the good work buddy.

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Ari Miramo

Good luck!!

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Lj, Paul & The Boys X

Smash it cuz! Legend! Xx

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Frazz, Nats & Jamie

Amazing cuz ur gona smash it 👏👏💙

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Anonymous

Met your wife on the new bridge in Brisbane.

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Matthew Mcfegan

Unreal mate - light work for you!!

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Ciara

You’ve got this 💪 best of luck Connor!!

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Tony Currie

Good work

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Clara White

Inspirational stuff!! Keep up the good work

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Narelle Vasterink

Well done Connor, a fantastic effort for a great cause

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Ellie Foster

Good luck Connor! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

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Euan Salceda

Absolute legend mate! Hoping for a smooth run the whole way 🏃

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Rachael

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Aisling & Rory

Amazing Connor and team - keep it up💪🏼✨

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Zakiyyah H

Good luck! 🍀🍀

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Henry And Holly Gibbons

Smash it you highland Goat!

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Tiarna Tumilty

Such a good cause Conor! Good luck!!!

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Josh And Han

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Erin Gy

You got this Connor !!

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Gary Smith

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Ailish Moore

Smash it mate 💪🏼

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Chris Allen

Good luck with the run! I'm sure you're gonna smash it!

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Hannah Courtney

This is absolutely unreal mate!!! Well done you

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Fonzo

Good luck mate

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Shilpa Raj

All the best Connor ! Rooting for you! You got this 💪🏾

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Katie East

Mate - I am happy to get to that 5k goal for you 😜 now let’s lift it to Ten… I dare you - 😜 #teamconnor

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Kischen Sanmugam

An absolute Beast serving a great cause, you’ll be grand Connor! 💯

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Emma Vh

So proud to know someone who is doing what you're doing :)

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Indan K

Go for it! You’ve got this😃

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Hannah Baily

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Jade O Rourke

Slayyyyyy Connor, this is so unreal!!

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Ryan M

Unbelievable effort and a great cause - legend

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Rachel Kelly

What a huge inspiration 🫡 Godspeed

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Em Hinton

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Jake J

You've got some eager supporters behind you

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Anonymous

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James Rae

Good luck mate!

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Bryan Tanner

Big man, big heart, big cause! You got this! All the best

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Muneeba Bilal

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Jean-christophe

Inspiring AF! Let's goooo and good luck with this challenge

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Jess Cornwell

Go you good thing 💪

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Niamh Rooney

Well done Connor no better man for the job!

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Harpreet Sandhu

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Amreet

Good luck bro, run fast !!

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Anonymous

Soo impressed by this!! You are one very special human💕

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Luíseach

Final push now - keep her lit !! 💪 ❤️

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Peach

Thank you for doing what you do! Had to push you to 15K

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Laura Chaplin

LFG! ☘️

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Cat Kirwan Coaching Ltd

Should be so proud smashing it!!

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Ayla Tartic

A very inspiring challenge that I’m glad I learnt about even in the few shifts I worked with you Connor! Such an incredible display of determination and altruism, I have no doubt you will make it to the very end! All the best!

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Ryan Farrel

Some effort big guy! it’s all just 1s and 2s just keep counting em boy 😮‍💨

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Cathy O Rourke

Good luck ! Your amazing 👏

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Anonymous

❤️❤️ keep up the good work bud

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Kirsty Griffiths

Best of luck - you’re smashing it so far! Very inspirational !!

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Monica

Great doctor! Huge heart! It’s an honour to have worked with someone so passionate about people! We’re backing you!

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Marguerite Sheehan

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Rach Peers

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Katie East

Mate - it is my absolute pleasure to push you to the 10k and now I CHALLENGE YOU FOR 15k my brother!!!

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Anonymous

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Nahal P

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Sarah Charlesworth

Incredible effort for an amazing cause

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Rachael Bennett

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Kane

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Chris Antoniadis

Great work mate. Smash it.

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Anonymous

You’ve got this!

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Jennifer Hannah

So inspiring!! You will smash it 💪🏼

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Aseil Khatib

Amazing!!! Well done 👏

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Gabriella Bennett

Good luck mate !

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Rieke Mcloughlin

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Tahlia Linehan

Go Connor, you legend!!

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Cathal Mcsharry

Inspirational stuff Conor, keep it up 👏

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Owen S

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Bethany & Cammy

Smashing it Connor!!

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Tais

You’re an absolute legend of a human brother! Love your work! Keep inspiring

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Chloe Mc

Come on Connor you are smashing it so proud of you!

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Hayley Bowman

You are a superstar!!!

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Molly Lynch

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Siti Noordin

Goodluck

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Nitya

What a crazy, inspiring job you’re doing, and for such a worthy cause! Sending you all the strength, will be a breeze for you 🔥

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Imi Watson

Good luck!

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Adam Mcnamara

Keep it up fatty x

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Lynn Bedford

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Ryan Doherty

Unstoppable!! Well in mate!

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Sarah Wray

Phenomenal commitment!! 14 hours of running is insane 😂 great cause

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Jack O’neil

Best of luck big man you’ll smash it

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Anonymous

You’ve absolutely smashed it!

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Sarah Macdonald

This is so amazing! Wishing you all the best Connor! You will smash it ❤️

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Esther

You've got this Connor!! So proud of you of taking this on!!🔥🤩

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Finlay Stewart

Don’t f*ck it up x

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Deb Brown

Way to go! Kicking goals already. You def get a CFS 1!

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Kane

Best of luck chief!

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Ben Mccartney

You got this 💪

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Steven Bowie

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Catherine Kelly

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Smashing it already

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Scott Meikle

Good on you Connor, you're some man. All the best in your preparation for this monster undertaking.

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Jed Mcintyre

Don't know how much this is in real money

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Amy, Malcolm And Mitchell

So inspiring! Goodluck

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Matt & Michelle

Go and smash it

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Erin

Best of luck!!

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Svenja

Go on Connor you’ll smash it!!

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Alex Ridge

Smash it man

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Nicole Ross

Get it Connor!!

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Rosie C

Go on Connor mate! You’ve got this - keep storming on 💪🏻💪🏻

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Luíseach

Fair play to you Connor, just the man for it 💪 good luck and keep smashing it!

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Nurse Nicole’s Dad

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Anonymous

You got this Connor!!!! You’re an inspiration 🌟

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Shannon Rieck

Incredible work! Keep smashing it!

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Caitlin Andrews

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Ewen Cullen

Absolutely insane stuff my man you’re going to smash it!

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Manny Cassimatis

Running to work - you’re mad son. Go well 🔥

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Amy Melville

All the best on your challenging journey ahead! What an incredible achievement, you've got a great support system and they are all so proud of you, Have fun while doing it!

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Elyse Shooter

Get it legend!

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Shub Agwan

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Alan Mcinerney

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Shannon Rooney

amazing work Connor, keep it up⚡️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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Ciara

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Bridget Swee

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Kate

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Ronnie Kemp

Good luck!! 💪

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Rachel

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Molli

Good luck Connor! What an amazing cause 🥹

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Anonymous

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Gabby Salfus

let’s frickin gooo!!

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Alex Blake

Mental Connor but absolutely unreal! - you’ll smash it mate

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Amy Fielding

Smashing it !!!

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Lauren Crowell

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Jm

Keep pushing brother 💪🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Theophilus Abraham

Amazing work Connor, keep it up !

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Jacqui Cavendish

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Paddy Meere

Well done Connor, keep it up, you're smashing it!

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Gregor Haran

Keep it up my man. You are an inspiration

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Grace Stokker

GO YOU GOOD THING! A legend at work and life! Big cheers from Logan ED

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Matthew Yarsley

LEGEND !!!! I hope your shoes are soft , the winds are cool and the hills are small

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Bree Craddock

Absolute Legend! Epic effort for a brilliant cause. 🏆

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Ryan Doherty

Go smash it mate!

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Chandla

Good on you Connor 👏🏼👏🏼

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Amy Brandenburg

crazy work but best of luck, don’t get rhabdo

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Dennis Ammann

Incredible challenge, best of luck to you mate!

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Andrew Mitchell

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Ross Mcdonnell

Go smash it brother! Love you mate

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Andrew Mitchell

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Scm

Never seen anything like this, madman, but amazing! Well done to all involved, inspiring

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Abby Lowe

Absolutely smashing it!

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Paul Irving

Smash it mate

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Taylor Crawford

Smashing it mate! Insane effort!

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Hollie Miller

Good luck Connor!x

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Orla Cullen

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Rachel

Incredible, good luck!!

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Maleisha Rankin

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Sarah W

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Carol Lawson

Auntie Margo’s friend! Best of luck!

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Tommy Craig

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