My Activity Tracking
299
kms
My target 260 kms
What do you mean I need to exercise?!
I distinctly remember having an appointment with the cancer care physio very soon after I started my treatment. On one hand I was impressed that I was receiving such holistic care, I had the oncologist, the chemo nurses, been offered psychologists (no thanks, I'm pretending that I don't have cancer, what's there to talk about?), then I met the physio! She was amazing, so compassionate and thorough. Then she told me that the Oncology Council of Australia's guidelines for individual's facing cancer is to return to exercise as soon as possible after diagnosis, to help minimise the side effects of treatment, and that I should be undertaking 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 minutes of high intensity exercise per week, plus 2 - 3 strength sessions. Mate, my hair's falling out, I'm being pumped full of steroids with my chemo drugs and the only lifting that I feel like doing is lifting a big mac to my mouth to try to curb the ravenous hunger that comes with them...I’m trekking for a healthier future for all
I’m taking on Trek the Trail – a two-day, 75km hike – to raise vital funds for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation and support cancer patients in our region.
This challenge is personal to me. Exercise plays a crucial role in cancer treatment, recovery, and reducing the risk of recurrence—but access to the right support can be difficult. That’s why I’m so passionate about funding exercise physiology services at the new Regional Cancer Centre, ensuring patients get the guidance they need to stay strong through their journey.
What started as a dream has become reality, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be here, walking this path—not just for myself, but for everyone facing cancer. Every donation, big or small, makes a lasting impact.
Let’s do this together! Thank you for your support.
My Achievements
You’re officially a Trailblazer!
Halfway to your goal, 100% inspiring!
$750 raised, lives changed – you’re incredible!
You’re a true Trek the Trail Explorer!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$515.50
Greig Clark
$250
Georgina Meecham
$232.10
Mum And Dad.
Good luck. Mum and Dad.
$211
Michael Brown
$200
Sarah Briskey
SO PROUD OF YOU!
$158.25
Lana Wit
Have a great trek!
$158.25
Sarah Merson
Good luck Laura!!
$158.25
Larkhall
Good luck,
$140
Pie Drive
Well done on your Pie Drive
$108.42
Chocolate
$106.12
Geoff And Julie Argus
You’re a bloody legend!!!
$106.12
Assunta
Good luck.
$106.12
Ashleigh Tyson
You're smashing this Laura! 💗
$106.12
Kasey Patikura
So you can reach your target :)
$106.12
Matthew Arnold
Such a great event for a great cause! Well done!
$106.12
Penny Darling
All the best Laura xxxx
$103.72
Trish Edwards
Every step of the way know you are making a difference - LOVE your work Laura!!!
$103.72
Susan Lawther
Good Luck Laura, Love Susan & Gerry
$100
The Brennans
$100
Money Board
$100
Kimberly Paul
Thank you for the shoes!! :D
$100
Jessica Sawtell
Go team!! Well done!
$80.25
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$80.25
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$75
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$75
Toowoomba Elopements And Micro-weddings
$75
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$75
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$75
Laura Ryan Celebrant
$64.67
Sarah Warner
You’re the best!
$54.12
Bob And Merv Roth
Well done x
$54.12
Kath Turley
Behind you all the way Laura
$54.12
Jenna Dean
KeepyUppy, LadyMacbeth, Luke the Luke
$54.12
Elizabeth Mcallister
Well done Laura
$54.12
Shell
You are an inspiration to me and future generations. This is why I have purchased a balloon for myself and my three kiddies!!!
$54.12
Chantal Covington
$54.12
Elisha Hulme
You’re an inspiration. Good luck xx
$54.12
Julia Munro
Go, Laura x
$54.12
Miranda Woodland
You will smash it Laura!
$54.12
Emma Mcallister
Yasss! Smashing it.
$54.12
Astra
Good luck Laura, you’re amazing!
$54.12
Sam Capewell
Well done mate!
$54.12
Dave, Matilda And Noah Pugsley
We are super proud of what you are doing Laura and what you have overcome. Remember, the trail is hard, the distance is harder, but so are you!
$54.12
Glenda Askin
All the best Laura
$54.12
Elaine And Robert
Good luck Laura xx
$54.12
Laura Ryan
$54.12
Alicia Vohland
Congrats Laura, you’re an inspiration and an amazing advocate! So proud of you! 💜
$54.12
Jessica Welsh
Very inspiring, Laura! Well done 💪💪
$50
John Gilbert
Let's send Edwards army home..
$43.60
Adare Nursery
$43.60
Maureen
Good luck Laura.
$33.15
Kibbles
Gooooo Laura!! You’ve got this!
$32.43
Georgina Meecham
Bertha, Babs and Archibald
$27.81
Nessrin Khoury
I love what you are doing Laura
$27.81
Julia Maloney
Best wishes Laura. Such an awesome effort for such an important cause
$27.81
Aoife Cassells
Pop it like it's hot!
$27.81
Danny Hewison
Good luck with the trek Laura! You’ll absolutely smash it.
$27.81
Bridget Ryan-scott
❤️
$27.81
Kirsty Sneddon
Goodluck Clarky ❤️
$27.81
Aleisha Bell
$27.81
Francesca Mcguire
$27.81
Alicia De Smet
Have an amazing Trek, you’re absolutely amazing. ❤️ Mr. Williams
$27.81
Nikki Thomas
$27.81
Jennifer Mccaw
You are a total inspiration. Good luck you will smash it. Lots of love Jen Steven & Isla x
$27.81
Fiona Howson
Good Luck Laura , lots of love from Fiona, Ryan, Macie & Leo xxx
$27.81
Susie Gannon
$27.21
Haneen Al-mahfoodh
❤️
$25
Nicola Clark
You go girlfran! Cant wait to see you smash this 💪🏻
$25
Petra
You’re an inspiration! Good luck on the trek x
$25
Muzz And Hailz
BaLooney McLoon Speedy McSpeed Let the Balloon Race Begin! You've done an awesome job with this fundraiser Laura, you should be so proud!
$22.58
Heather Hayden
You’ve got this Laura 🙌
$22.58
Emma Mcallister
Elsie’s balloon - heather 🤣🤣🤣 Carter’s balloon - Toothless
$22.58
Julieta Rossi
You got this 💗
$22.58
Shannon
Samuel Maggie Balloons :-)
$22.58
Val Bohm
Go Laura! In awe of you. X
$20
Laihani Vitali
Pink Heart Balloon - Laii🫶🏼 Yellow balloon - Leissey 🌻
$20
Cathie Chalmers
$20
Laura Ryan
$20
Elizabeth Clark
Fast Betty and Fingers Morton
$17.16
Eilidh Clark
Good luck!❤️
$16.07
Laura Warnock
Yass!!! Let's go!!!!
$16.07
Laura
In lieu of my happy hour cocktail 🍹
$11.65
Meagan Chandler
Fast Arthur- Balloon Race
$11.65
Mark Sutton
Good luck with your Trek, Go the Sutto balloon
$11.65
Amy Sutton
Good luck trekking! Amz balloon is also going to win 🤣😜
$11.65
Emma Gilbert
$11.65
Anita Kruger
$11.65
Kristina Morris
$11.65
Alicia De Smet
FloatyMcBoaty ❤️
$11.65
Amelia Keong- Duck Duck Goose
You’re a super star!
$11.65
Lea Gilmour
Good luck Laura!
$11.65
Jess Fry
You’re amazing 💕
$11.65
Sarah Warner
Winning Warner's balloon
$11.65
Elisha H
Bang bang is going to fly 🎈
$11.65
Emma Gilbert
$11.65
Nikki Thomas
Balloon: Nikki
$11.65
Bri Case
To live for the hope of it all! Cancel plans in case you’d call. Balloon race 🎈
$11.65
Kasey Patikura
Love this idea!
$11.65
Jamie Patikura
$11.65
Kirsten Ballin
Well done Laura on such a good cause!! You’re going to be amazing on your Trek!!
$11.65
Kirsten Ballin
Balloon Race - Pop Rocket 🐌 & Krypto Zoom
$11.65
Michelle Nicholls
Go Laura Go!
$11.65
Craig Morrison
$11.65
Julia Maloney
J for Julia Golden Heart balloon
$11.65
Max
Sweet Maxlerod
$11.65
Gillian B
Gie it Some Gutty!
$11.65
Alicia Vohland
$11.65
Ashleigh Tyson
My 2nd balloon-The Fantastic Elastic Moving Machine
$11.65
Anita Kruger
Balloon - Speedy
$11.65
Astra
$11.65
Brianna Brooks-veivers
Sparks Fly
$11.65
Kimberley Elliott
Balloon name - Sonya
$11.65
Jessica Kibble
Balloon donation
$11.65
Jennifer Cartmill
You're amazing Laura!
$11.65
Jennifer Cartmill
"Indiana Jones" - Explorer Duck Balloon
$11.65
Jemma Cartmill
"Jemmey Jem" - Pink heart balloon
$11.65
Riley Cartmill
"Binkle" - Football Duck
$11.65
Matt Toomer
Good luck Dora
$11.65
Laura Ryan
500 Miles
$11.65
Joe Ryan
$11.65
Kirsten Higgs
$11.65
Bri Case
Pop Goes the Swifty
$11.65
Catherine Lennan
Balloon race - Swiftie
$11.65
Ashleigh Tyson
The Speedy Red Flash! My balloon shall be victorious! 😂🥳
$11.65
Emma Mcallister
Team Guinea Pig! 🎈
$11.65
Katie
If you could pop all the balloons and let Tardy fly high and far I would really appreciate it, this big girl needs a holiday!!
$11.41
Adapt Mentorship
Sorry we're not joining you x
$10
Denise Whitelaw
Go Like the Wind - balloon race
$10
Petra Barnes
Barnes Voyage - Balloon Race
$10
Kristina Morris
Kikki Balloon
$10
Aleisha Bell
Bells
$10
Dawn Simpson
$10
Adam Clark
Good luck x
$10
Dad
Dad - Claret Balloon
$10
Sandy Clark
Dad - Amber Balloon
$10
Noah
Santa Balloon
$6.13
Joe Ryan
$4k!! >>>>> $5k!!
$6.13
Me
In lieu of coffee ☕️
$6.13
Laura Ryan
In lieu of my coffee
$6.13
Laura Ryan
$5
Dawn Simpson
Amazing Laura, and good luck for the long walk. I hope you raise and exceed what you are looking for x
Good luck with the trek, it’s a great cause x