Co-event organisers Derek Robinson and Danielle Barons with one of the long standing event volunteers Kelly Frost.
The 96km Cargo to Grenfell (C2G) Walk is celebrating ten incredible years of supporting rural mental health this March.
What initially began as an idea by a few mates looking to challenge themselves and raise money for a local cricket team, has evolved into a significant annual fundraising event for mental health resources in the central west region.
“The event has become an important feature in a lot of peoples calendar and we like to measure its growth by its meaning to the community which has been formed. We have made a lot of adjustments since its early years which we are really proud of,” said event organiser Toby Barons.
Over the past 10 years, the event has raised approximately $150,000 with beneficiaries including the Black Dog Institute, Beyond Blue, Rural and Remote Mental Health and now the Headstrong Foundation – which aims to educate and support members of the community through facilitation of workshops and training.
There is a specific sense of community environment and supportive atmosphere around the C2G walk. The event welcomes participants of all abilities and offers support vehicles throughout the event together with checkpoint stops along the way to rehydrate, rest and eat some food.
The 2026 C2G Walk will kick off on Thursday 12 March and will conclude on Saturday 14 March at the Grenfell Country Club.
For more information and to register for the event head www.c2gwalk.com.
“We hope we can celebrate this milestone event with as many people as possible. The C2G Walk is more then fundraiser, it brings out the best in people and the larger community,” concluded Toby Barons.