The Verden's Kokoda Challenge

By Gemma, Hugo, Will, Janet, Mick

The Verdens are hiking Kokoda for Mito

In July, the Verden family are hiking The Kokoda Track, with a group of friends.  We are dedicating this endeavour to the Mito Foundation, a charity close to our hearts.   

The Kokoda Track is considered the 2nd most challenging trek in the world*, through the jungles and mud of deep Papua New Guinea in hot, humid tropical conditions.  The track follows the original track used by Australian forces in the Second World War en route to halting the Japanese.  

Over the last decade, our family have walked ~1 million steps on 20 Bloody Long Walks organised by the Mito Foundation.  Completing this 100km track will take our combined step count to ~1.7 million.  

Mito is a debilitating, terminal disease that affects thousands of Aussie kids and adults. There is no cure. We are looking to raise $5000 to help The Mito Foundation continue their work to improve the lives of people living with mitochondrial disease and fund research to find a cure.   

We would love your support.  Please donate here.


Thank you to my Sponsors

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Fraser Family

Go team Verden you champions!!! What an AMAZING thing to do together for this important cause ⭐️ 👏 👏xxxxx

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Adam Pfeiffer

Great cause! Sounds like a challenging and wonderful experience I wish you all the best! From the Pfeiffers

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Sophie Lainson

Good Luck Verden’s! Lots of love Sophie, Tom, Claire, Andy and Matt x

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Nirav, Anjali ,nimesh, Kajal & Truffle

Amazing challenge to take on as a family 👏🏽 Go the Verdens !!! Best wishes from the Shahs

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Louise Miller

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Sarah Oquist

Go Verdens!

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Flavia Julius

Well done, Verdens!!! Always very proud of you all. Lots of love from the Julius family xxx

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Lisa Robertson

What an amazing thing to do . Keep us updated on how you went xo

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Christine Legg

Wishing you and your family a successful trek!

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Marg Kench

My uncle was on Kokoda in WW2 I am pleased the family are going to this place of so much significance to us all

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Pei Li G

What an incredible family bonding experience and for an incredible cause. Maybe best to leave the gorilla mask at home for this one =) and can't wait to hear all about it.

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Joe O'rourke

Goodluck, Janet and family.

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Kathryn Ingersole

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Jai Jaisankar

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Holly Coleman

Well done!

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Renee Armstrong

Good luck Janet! Such a great initiative x

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Abby Muringani

Way to go Janet and family. Wishing you all the best as you tackle this challenge.

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George Beniac

Goodluck and for a great cause! I know you’ve all been training very hard.

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David Tu

Good Luck!

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Cindy Cowell

amazing !!

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Andrew Norton

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Aaron Smith

Good luck! I am sure it will be a wonderful experience for a good cause.

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Cam

Go Janet and family!

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The Lloyd Family

Wow Verdens, this is an awesome challenge to take on and how wonderful that you will be doing this as a family. All the best for a walk.

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Allison Portus

Great cause and all the very best for this challege.

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Zeinab Alliji

Good luck! I hope you all enjoy this experience and congratulations on raising money for this worthy cause

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Hope And The Chapmans

Go Gemma, Go the Verdens!

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Kirsten Brown

Nice team work Verdens!

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Suzie

Such an excellent adventure. Very excited to hear all about it.

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Jo Dean

170 for 1.7m Verden Steps for Mito. What an incredible effort over the years guys… I’m sure this epic challenge will top them all! Utterly impressed by your collective determination. Good luck! Xx

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Kathy Condos

I can’t wait to hear all about this amazing and challenging experience! What a way to pay respect to the bravery and suffering of the veterans who served.

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Joanne

Great cause - hope it all goes well

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Steven Borgonah

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Janet Verden