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13th April 2008
Posted on 13th April 2008 12:00 am
“We will walk on but we are all a bit saddened by the news at the moment”. (Scott speaks of John Easterling’s departure to be with his sister-in-law and family)
11th April 2008
Posted on 11th April 2008 12:00 am
When I first saw the Great Wall, I thought – “god help me!” My training back home didn’t prepare me for this. I should have run up and down the Rialto Tower [Melbourne] from bottom to top and back again a few times a day to prepare for it! But if you put your mind to it, you can do it.
Even though I am in pain from a bung knee (four knee reconstructions) it doesn’t matter. I’m still walking. That pain is nothing compared to what I went through with cancer and my treatment.
If I can help make a difference so that others don’t go through what I did, then I am really glad I’m here. I have to do this. It can be done. I was so happy to make it to the top of one of the steepest parts of the Great Wall, standing there with the other survivors – to show that there can be life after a cancer diagnoses. I am going to make it to the 21 days. I feel energised to go on through the spirits of those who didn’t make it through cancer. They are my inspiration to keep going for others.
9th April 2008
Posted on 9th April 2008 12:00 am
Today I was walking for my wife’s dad, aunt and brother who all passed away from cancer. Her brother died four years ago in his fifties.
It’s my mission to get to the top everyday, first! I felt very proud and happy to make it to the top with the other survivors. We’re going to get through this.”
7th April 2008
Posted on 7th April 2008 12:00 am
“The angle of the wall was unbelievable, it was just straight up and the hammy’s hurt and a few other parts of the body … I’ll be feeling it tomorrow.
I want to say hello to my wife Robyn and tell her I love her, I know she is missing me.
But that’s one day down and I’ve got another twenty odd days to go … it was difficult but it had to be done for the cause”.
6th April 2008
Posted on 6th April 2008 11:00 pm
“I’m starting to worry about how many people I might have to carry because so many people are asking if I can help with the fireman’s lift”.
5th April 2008
Posted on 5th April 2008 11:00 pm
“As this is my first experience out of Australia, I am finding China totally new and exotic. The people, the culture, the history, it’s all fascinating and I’m prepared for this huge challenge that begins on Monday”.
