The Immie-Lara Walk is a fundraiser for the Childhood Cancer Association (CCA), aiming to raise $5,000 to help families like us who have lost a child to cancer.
The walk takes us along the Aldgate Valley Nature Trail starting at Mylor Oval to Aldgate Primary School and return (12kms).
Thank you,
Lara was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in May 2014 at the age of 10. The next 19 months were spent in treatment, with unexpected challenges along the way. After six months of treatment a rare ALL clone was discovered which took us to The Sydney Children’s Hospital for a bone marrow transplant. We were there for three months.
Imogen (Immie) was a bright, mischievous and dearly loved 6-year-old when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in October 2013. She had surgery to remove the tumour, then 6 weeks of radiation, and chemo for 7 months. Through that whole ordeal, she became renowned as the child with a really high pain threshold, who never complained, and always had a ready smile.
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If you are unable to attend the walk, you can still support by making a donation.
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CHRIS HURRELL
Adrian Blenkinsop
Peter Blenkinsop
Sharon Reinke
Jodie Roberts
Sonia Paris
Scott Ramsay
Georgy Leske
Carly Ford
Catherine Miller
Leah Tregenza
Tania Mowbray
Tim Pelagio
Shane Guy
Jai Paris
Matthew Peters
Ann MacMillan
Kylie Zervaas
Lynne Zott
WILLIAM MCEWAN
Vicki Belluzzo
Jodie & Travis Bartlett
Maddi Ebert
Melissa Montgomerie
Anne-Marie Penfold
Megan Prideaux
Micah Blenkinsop
Jill Bok
Ann Marriott
Nick Raimondo
Samantha Bails
Maria Portolesi
Judy Baird
Karen Lowe
Karen Doogan
Maria Skouroumounis
Saea Ebert
Leanne Sanders
Jo Melloh
Brooke Higgins
christopher glasson
Penne Skewes
Deanna Belluzzo
Jenny Joy
Karen Jacobs
Caroline Webber
Tarsha Rook
Patricia Mathew
Jarrad Murphy
Helen MacLaren
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my water bottle?
Yes! Limited water will be available at each check point but please still bring a water bottle with you to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the whole walk.
Does my t-shirt or hat purchase include a donation to the Childhood Cancer Association?
While majority of the cost of the t-shirts and hats goes towards the Printbar, a small donation from each item purchased is made to the Childhood Cancer Association.
What happens if I, or one of my friends injures themselves?
There will be St John Ambulance event medics set up at the start of the walk. On the day, we will provide information on how you can contact them if you require first aid treatment throughout the walk.
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately The Aldgate Valley Nature Walk state that this trail is for walkers only and dogs are not allowed. Please refrain from bringing your dogs.
How will I know which way to walk?
At the beginning of the event you can collect a map from the volunteers when checking in. As well as having your maps, there will be pink and purple arrows placed along the trail signs.
What if I cannot walk 12km?
That is okay! We will have a check point located approximately 3km into the walk. You can use this point as your halfway point and turn around. Alternatively, you could choose to take two cars as there is parking at Aldgate Primary School, off Fairview Road.
Will there be access to toilets?
There will be public toilets located at the start of the walk and one portable toilet located at the halfway (6km) point, at Aldgate Primary School. There will be no toilets between the starting point and the halfway point.
If you have any questions about the Immie-Lara Walk 2025, please contact us via the form below or call the Childhood Cancer Association and speak with Jessie or Tracey on (08) 8239 1444.
