Helen Kowal

Patagonia Challenge 2025

My Updates

Preparation week!!!

Monday 10th Feb
Things are getting real…I depart in 6 days time for my pre-training in Argentina before meeting the Can Too group in Torres Del Paine on the 23rd ready to embark on the W Track!    To be able to make this trip and participate in such an amazing hike (or multiple hikes) in such a beautiful part of the world is so special - there are many who can’t due to illness from cancer!  I am making this trek as a special tribute to friends and families who have fought a good fight but lost and to my brother and close friend who have fought hard and won the fight over the past 12 months….I am trekking for you !  Thank you to all of my amazing sponsors for not only this trek but all of my runs and swims in the past - I have passed my $30,000 goal this year and smashed our required fundraising target for this trek…whilst the web page may not show it due to a change in systems over the years…I have now raised about $32,000 in support of cancer research.  I have run, swum, cried, laughed and met some amazing friends through my adventures and can’t wait to get to know the 15 other trekkers hiking over the next few weeks!  I am sure after 5 days on a mountain I will know them well!  I will keep you updated as my adventure continues - thank you again to my sponsors and I wish you all the best in the raffle draw taking place on 12 February 2025.

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards my goal

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Josh B

Break a leg- well not literally but you know what I mean !

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Jack Corcoran

Wishing you all the very best Helen. Your drive and passion in completing this is something to be deeply admired. Cannot wait to hear all the nail biting stories on your return.

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Gillian Profaca

good luck helen, we are so amazed and proud of you

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Deb Hatter

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Nick Hufton

Have a great trip helen what an adventure

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Kass Winter

Go get em gorgeous!!

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Angela Sharpe

You are amazing Helen!

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Gillian Munson

Looking forward to hearing all about your trek !

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Kate Dwyer

Another amazing challenge Helen - good luck. Will be awesome xx

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Susan

Go for it and have fun Helen, a fantastic cause. Love it. ⭐️🙌

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Annette Gray

Amazing all the good you do!! 👏👏Can’t wait to follow your trek. 😊

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Don And Liz Nettleton

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Emma Monahan

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Lynn Hawes

I'm sure this will be a once in a lifetime trip. Have the best trip and enjoy all the beaty. All the very best!

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Daniella Terruso

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Megan Rowlands

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George Poriters

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Rhm Consultants

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Lauren Kowal

Happy hiking!!

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Rhona Burton

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Charlotte Horsley

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Holdy

It’s a long way to go to avoid phone reception!!! You are slightly insane but very inspiring! You will kill it!!l

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Michael Stokes

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Niki Tomlinson

Good luck Helsey

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Nicki Dean

Go Sporty Spice! So very proud of you - from they runs, to the swims, the tri and now one hell of a ruddy great big hike. Hels Bels!!!!! You go kick the butt out of that big ‘walk’ and doubly proud of all the money you have raised over the years! F cancer!

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Emma Sedgwick

Have the best time Helen - you will be amazing!!

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Monique Chilton

Good luck Helsy!

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Ceri Gibson

Go Helen!! I cant wait to hear about your adventures in Patagonia! You rock!

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Suz Horsley

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Sandy Ferguson

Another great challenge Hels. Go you xxx

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Michelle Scarsbrook

Good Luck on your adventure Helen - keep doing amazing things for Cancer Research

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Louise Miller

Wow what an awesome challenge! May the force be with you Hels. X

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Catherinr

You’re amazing, Helen!

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Cathy Duloy

Go Helen you total legend!

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Diane

Proud of you sis’💕

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Gillian Munson

What an awesome experience have a fabulous adventure

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Vanessa Denny

Go Helsey! So proud of all you have achieved. 6 tickets please.

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Nisha Sachdev

12 tickets please! Thank you! Best of luck for Patagonia! Should be an amazing trek!

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Mary Digiglio

All the best for your adventure, Helen. Such a good cause.

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Janice Duncan

Have a great trek Helen

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Deborah Lockart

You are fabulous Helen. 6 tickets for me :)

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Julie Briscoe

6 x tickets please Miss Helen!

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Erin Kowal

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Sarah Barratt

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Julie Downs

So proud if what you are doing. Have fun walking up and down hills

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Kylie Warren

Such an inspiration aunty Hels! Xx

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Virginia Lane

Go Helen! You are a champ.

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Matthew Joyce

Go Helen! Ocean swims, triathlons, marathons and now a gigantic hike. Best wishes 😊🙏

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Helen Kennedy

Go Helen! Your adventurous spirit is fantastic. Enjoy your training and have the experience of a lifetime. I'll be cheering you on!

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Sue Swindon

Always an inspiration Helen ! Living life to the full & making a difference. Have an amazing time.

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Annie Crawford

Can’t wait to experience this with you Helen

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Good luck Helen

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