My Challenge for kids in need...
I'm taking on The Smith Family Challenge 2026 to help children in need to break the cycle of disadvantage through education.
Over 2 days I will run, mountain bike and kayak over 100km through the course to reach the finish line.
It's going to be TOUGH! But the hard work will all be worth it so that I can help kids in need with their education.
In Australia, 1 in 6 children are growing up in disadvantaged homes, where even the basics in life are hard to come by.
But supporting their education is the key to breaking this cycle!
Your donation will give these kids the essentials they need like school books, bags, uniforms, shoes and extra help at school.
Thanks for your support (and wish me luck!)
So far this year, I have helped provide:
65
School Essentials Packs
15
reading buddies and books
18
children with their education
I’ve raised $ 79,252 over 4 years
Thank you to my Sponsors
$10.04k
Anonymous
$2k
Anonymous
Great job Doug
$1.43k
Jerry Maycock
Good on ya Doug
$1.43k
Geoff Reidy
I’m there with you in spirit Doug
$527.50
Stuart Nash
Good luck & stay safe !
$527.50
Azza
Go Doug. I know how tough this is. Love your work and the Smith Family mission.
$500
The Vfff Team
Good luck Doug! Wishing you and the team all the best for the Challenge.
$263.75
Diane Liddelow
You have raised an amazing amount over four years. All the best for this year's 100km challenge Go well.
$263.75
Tamara Pararajasingham
$263.75
Brian Gallagher
Well done Doug. Your enduring commitment to those of us with the least is inspiring.
$263.75
Andrew Curtis
$263.75
Adam Smith
$250
Seamus Pegum
Proud of you as always, Doug!
$158.25
Lisa Paul
go Doug!
$158.25
Stuart Bollom
Enjoy the day, Doug
$116.40
Ben Mcalpine
Good luck, Doug!
$116.40
Mark Ryan
Best wishes to you and the team, Doug, on tackling Challenge in 2026.
$116.40
Iain Falshaw
Enjoy!
$116.40
Ian Feary
Enjoy buddy. Don't forget to hold hands, and embrace
$116.40
Carsten Prien
Dig Deep Doug
$116.40
David & Yvonne Cooper
Great work Doug. Hope the calf survived!!
$116.40
Alison Sheppard
$116.40
Emma Maiden
Best of luck Doug!
$116.40
Wendy Field
Must be getting easier now...
$110
Jeffrey Harmer
Good luck Doug
$65.72
Joshua O'rourke
I know you'll smash it, Doug - I hope the water level is higher this year!
$65.72
Laura Henry
What a challenge! Go get em'
$65.72
Geoff Duxfield
Leading from the front
$61
Screentime
Great work as always Doug.
$50
Jenni Vild
Go Doug
$22.58
