*Tasmania photos thanks to Tourism Tasmania and photographers Joe Shemesh and Paul Sinclair

“When I was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2007 it changed my life forever. Thankfully the team at Flinders helped me through it and I’m now in remission. Footing it for Flinders is my way of giving back to the team that gave so much to me. It’s my hope that the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer will make it easier for those who are diagnosed with cancer and their families to face the challenges ahead and that the research conducted at the new Centre will pave the way for better treatment options and one day a cure!”

Felishia Abbott, founder Footing it for Flinders

Date: 12 – 17 November 2012

Challenge: 6 day Tasmanian walking adventure with Groovy Grape Getaways

Grade: Moderate

Trip costs: $100 non-refundable registration + $1200 all inclusive trip costs (includes bus and ferry transfers, all accommodation, meals and national park entry fees).  Please note this travel cost is based on a minimum of 10 participants on the trip and will decrease with a larger group size.  The more friends and family members you talk into joining you, the cheaper your trip will be!

Fundraising Target: $3,000 minimum fundraising target per participant or $4,500 per team of two

Bookings: Flinders Medical Centre Foundation – 8204 5216 or foundation@health.sa.gov.au

Bookings close: Please return registration form by 30th March 2012

Whether we’ve survived cancer or helped a loved one through the experience, we’re not alone in the fight. Footing it for Flinders is a celebration of life and the resilience, courage, determination and strength of the human spirit.

In 2009 the Footing it for Flinders team raised more than $100,000 for the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer by challenging themselves on a hike through the Flinders Ranges.  This amount was doubled by Premier Mike Rann at the official blessing ceremony for the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer in January 2010. 

In 2010 the Footing it for Flinders team raised another remarkable $100,000, this time for ovarian and gynaecological cancer research.

Groovy Grape Getaways have partnered with the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation for a third year to take up to 20 participants on a 6 day journey trekking through the spectacular scenery and beautiful waterfalls of Tasmania. 

Each participant is responsible for raising $3,000, or $4,500 per team of two, which will support women's cancer treatment, research and patient care at Flinders.  The Flinders Medical Centre Foundation will help you every step of the way with guidance and fundraising advice to help you reach your target.

For more information please download the full Footing it for Flinders itinerary and registration form.

“One of the best things I’ve ever done. It’s so rewarding knowing you’re making a real difference to the lives of those touched by cancer.”
Sharon Gower – 2009 Footing it for Flinders participant.