Walk for Georgie while raising much needed funds for early career cancer research
In February this year, we lost Georgie Crawford-Smith OAM to a rare type of bile duct cancer known as Cholangiocarcinoma. Walk for Georgie is a chance for family, friends and supporters to come together, be active and celebrate life while remembering Georgie.
About
Georgie Crawford-Smith OAM loved to be active and enjoy the beautiful natural environments surrounding us. In her memory, we will walk from Shelly Beach to Clontarf along the Spit to Manly Coastal Walk.
Georgie Crawford-Smith OAM was and will always be knitted into the fabric of Can Too. From her early years as Team Captain and Mentor Coordinator – she supported and motivated our program leaders.
Georgie coached many of Can Too’s run programs for SMH and Blackmores, helping countless participants achieve their long-held ambitions and winning hearts and minds in the process.
We invite you to show your support by fundraising in Georgie's memory, to help make a difference to the treatment, prevention, care and control of cancer.
Event Day
All registered participants will come together on 29 October 2023 at Shelly Beach, Manly, to walk the Spit to Manly Coastal Walk. Where we will stop at Clontarf Reserve to enjoy refreshments at Bosk Restaurant.
- 7am start. All walkers to have left Shelly Beach by 7:30am
- Walk to Clontarf Reserve, which is 9km of mixed terrain track
- Arrive at Bosk Restaurant for light refreshments.
Show your support by wearing your Can Too orange on the day. Each registered participant will receive a wristband and twilly scarf on the day, to be worn while walking as a form of identification along the track and your ticket to enter Bosk.
Event Grade
The walk is a variety of surfaces from sealed concrete paths to uneven sandstone blocks and hand-cut stone stairs.
The first 5km is all on sealed concrete paths and is well marked.
Level: Grade 3 track. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels with occasional sections of stairs. The last 4km of the walk is on a combination of sand, bush tracks and boardwalk, and is not suitable for prams or wheelchair users.
What's Included?
- The $80 registration fee includes a custom event wristband and twilly scarf, which is yours to keep. You can purchase extra twilly's during the registration process.
- Refreshments will be available for all registered participants at Bosk Restaurant at Clontarf Reserve for you to enjoy after your coastal walk.
- An unforgettable intimate experience with the Can Too Community to celebrate Georgie's life.
Your Support Is Making A Difference
Can Too Foundation fund research across all cancer types, including rare cancers like Cholangiocarcinoma.
Can Too has invested in 202 Australian early-career cancer research projects since 2005.
The funds you raise will help improve cancer outcomes and life expectancies within Australian communities.
Raised so far
$54,770
Our goal
$50,000
Can Too Foundation
Can Too is an indepedent health promotion charity committed to funding all types of cancer research.
Our vision is transforming lives through improving health and wellbeing in the community and supporting the research, prevention, care and control of cancer.
To deliver on our vision, Can Too has a dual mission of investing in cancer prevention and cancer research.
All funds raised will help Can Too achieve these goals.
Cholangiocarcenoma Foundation
CCF Australia is a professional ‘Patient-Centric’ and ‘Patient-Led’ Organisation, that places the needs of the patient and their caregiver first.
1,300 people are diagnosed with cancer of the bile ducts in Australia each year.
To read more about Cholangiocarcenoma Foundation, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to walk the track? How far is the walk?
It's expected to take between 2-4 hours for everyone to complete the course.
The course is roughly 9km.
Is the walk dog friendly?
The Spit to Manly walk is not dog friendly, as some sections of the Manly Scenic Walkway pass through Sydney Harbour National Park, which does not permit dogs.
Are there toilet facilities along the way?
Yes, there are many toilet facilities available to you along the course.
Shelly Beach, Fairy Bower, Manly SLSC, Fairlight Beach, North Harbour Reserve, Forty Baskets Beach and Clontarf Reserve. View them here.
Do I need to carry food & water?
We recommend that you carry any snacks and a refillable water bottle you want for the walk. There will not be any aid stations with food. There are plenty of drinking fountains available.
However, at the finish line there will be catering and refreshments at Bosk Restaurant, at Clontarf Reserve, for all registered participants to enjoy.
Do I need to fundraise?
We invite you to fundraise for this event. Any donation - big or small will be greatly appreciated towards our goal of $50,000.
All funds raised during this event will be invested in Australian early career cancer research projects in finding innovative ways for the prevention, treatment, care and control of cancer.
I'm unable to attend the event, how can I show my support?
If you are unable to attend on the day, you can show your support by contributing towards our $50,000 goal for early career cancer research here. Any donation will help make a difference to the treatment, prevention, care and control of cancer.
Another way you can show your support, is to purchase a twilly scarf that has been custom made for this event. Only for a limited time. Purchase one (or two) here.
When will I receive my wristband and twilly?
All registered participants will receive their wristband and twilly during the check-in process on the 29 October 2023. If you purchased an extra twilly they will be given to you on the day as well.
For anyone, not attending the event but purchased a twilly to show their support, we will organise your twilly to be mailed out.
