Chimu Adventures’ Relationship Manager to Queensland, James McAlloon, is set to cross the finish line in Uluru on 19 September after an epic THREE MONTH trek, raising money for South American families impacted by COVID-19.
For the past three months, James McAlloon has selflessly battled his way across the rugged terrain and arid landscapes of inland Australia on his epic 3,000km+ solo trek to raise money for South American families devastated by the impacts of COVID-19.
Yes, you did read that correctly:
- 3,000km+.
- Solo trek.
- Can you even begin to imagine how sore his feet are?
- Raising money for families doing it tough.
- ALMOST AT THE FINISH LINE!
Seriously, WHAT A LEGEND.
Before McAlloon completes his incredible 3,000km+ journey, Chimu Adventures is running a Win A Trip To Antarctica Raffle as a final incentive to get behind the inspiring Footsteps For Food movement and make a real difference to people in need.
James’ Journey
After departing Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on July 1, McAlloon has endured shin splints, exhaustion, sore feet, sunburn, and two weeks of quarantine in a remote South Australian hotel.
He has overcome blown trolley tyres, worn through four pairs of shoes, and faced up to the disappointment of being unable to complete his original itinerary in Bunbury, West Australia due to current border restrictions.
Walking up to 60kms per day, throughout his entire journey, McAlloon has maintained a smile on his face as he’s encountered the many wonderful souls of remote Australia and adapted his plans around the challenges he’s faced.
“It’s quite surreal to finally be so close to the end of achieving something that was so far beyond my imagination, yet sad that what has been my life for the last 3 months is only a week from being over.”
James McAlloon
Tourism is a vital industry for many parts of South America. Millions of South American families rely on tourism for income, and without tourists, many people are facing an uncertain future.
So far, with the help of many generous donors, McAlloon has raised more than $30,000 for families in need. In many of these communities, as little as AU$40 is enough to feed a family of four for a week.
Chimu Adventures, in partnership with Latin American not-for-profit, Medlife, recently began delivering the hundreds of food packages to families in Peru’s Cusco and Sacred Valley regions and with the Santa Marta appeal, delivered packages to COVID stricken families in Brazil.
“I am gobsmacked that what initially was a crazy idea to help so many, has been achieved.”
James McAlloon
WIN! A trip to Antarctica
Will you support James in the last leg of his journey and also potentially bag yourself a magical journey to the White Continent?
Chimu Adventures’ WIN A TRIP TO ANTARCTICA RAFFLE offers a great way to make a real difference to people’s lives who are doing it tough while securing a chance to win a trip of a lifetime.
So, let’s all cheer James on as he completes his final steps on his epic trek from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to the iconic Uluru by purchasing a ticket in the Win A Trip To Antarctica Raffle.
Chimu’s Charity, Mad Project will manage all donations made to the journey.
Click here for more information and follow James’ journey on Facebook.