The Bloke from Gundy
Just a Bit Further: Adelaide to Toowoomba to Brisbane
In memory of his beloved wife, Judi, The Bloke from Gundy continues to turn heartache into hope.
What began as a deeply personal act of love has become an extraordinary journey of endurance, generosity, and community spirit that raised vital funds for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation’s Regional Cancer Centre campaign.
This year, the journey grows even greater.
From Adelaide to Toowoomba and on to Brisbane, The Bloke from Gundy will run, ride, and wheel a wheelbarrow across hundreds of kilometres — pushing himself physically and emotionally to raise funds for:
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Toowoomba Hospital Foundation
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NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia
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Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation
Every step honours Judi’s memory. Every kilometre carries a message of hope.
“While running, I had a lot of time to remember all the good times with my Judi and wishing she was still here,” he has shared. “There were times you had to hold back the tears, but when out of sight, they ran down your face with a bloody runny nose.”
Along the way, towns and communities will once again rally; stopping to cheer, donate, share stories, and remind us of what’s possible when people come together for something bigger than themselves.
This journey is about more than distance.
It’s about ensuring families across our region can access quality cancer care closer to home, without the added burden of long travel during an already difficult time.
Every kilometre matters. Every donation helps.
Join The Bloke from Gundy on this remarkable journey and help turn resilience into lasting impact.
Recent events:
The Great Wheelbarrow Run — $5,000 raised
Just a Bit Further - Coming Soon
My Updates
a day to remember
Monday 6th OctThe day started with a friend coming all the way from St George dressed up as a doctor, Dr Leonie. 5.30am started finished at 12.30pm at the Toowoomba hospital. I'd like to thank all the lovely people who donated along the way and there well wishes, there were so many stories of of families that have coped with cancer and losing of loved ones. While running i had a lot of time to remember all the good times with my Judi and wishing she was still here. There were times you had to hold back the tears but when our of sight they ran down your face with a bloody runny nose. I need to thank the fellow that pushed the wheel burrow up the hill at meringandan, it was a God sent . Thanks to my family and all the businesses and people in Goondiwindi that have helped me out with this fundraiser. There was a young lady that lost her dad wrote on the back of the gown that we all can relate to F*CK CANCER.
Goondiwindi sponsors for the wheel burrow run.
Saturday 6th Sep A big thanks to all the Goondiwindi business that have donated a gift to the massive raffle plus also Harvey Norman Toowoomba.Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.92k
Community Cash Donations
$647.54
Community Donations
$520
Shaun Johnson
What a wonderful way to pay tribute to your beautiful wife well done.
$520
David Batterman
$158.25
Sal And Paul
Big love for your big wheelbarrow run, Dave.
$106.12
Gwanita Hill
$106.12
Karen Campbell
Best wishes to you…a very good cause!!!
$106.12
Elite Kitchens Toowoomba
$106.12
Anna & Will
Your determination and heart are inspiring. Proud to support the cause in Judi’s memory. Wishing you strength and support in all that you do.
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Erin
Good on you Dave! Keep on "pushing" mate.
$106.12
Amy Brennan
Legend! Go Bud!!
$106.12
Anonymous
Good luck and kudos!
$106.12
Susan Lutton
A fantastic mission to be on!
$100
Allan Simpson
Well done mate. Here is a little extra $$ for your effort and a good cause.
$54.12
Jaidyn Thorpe
$54.12
Rwnn Thwaites
Awesome work Team, was nice to help you push the Wheel Barrow up the almighty Meringandan Rd Hill thus morning.. Keep up the good work 💪
$54.12
Stephanie Logan
Good on you!!!
$54.12
Anonymous
$29.90
Anonymous
$27.81
Anonymous
I passed you on Highfields Road while I was on a walk and you said hello with a big beaming smile. I did wonder what you were doing - I am so sorry for your loss - your wife must have been a very special lady.
$27.81
Camille Woolcock
Great effort!
$27.81
Eddy Woods
Run Dave Run - No wheelbarrow riding now. Have a blast!
$25
Megan And Aden Sempf
Awesome work, Dave!
$11.65
Matthew Clyne
$11.65
Anonymous
$6.13
Rebecca Yarnolf
$6.13
