IN sUPPORT OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE LOST - I WALKED 50KM OVER 2 DAYS

Conquer the Corrugations began with the hearts of a family after losing their son to suicide. Their grief, love, and determination sparked a journey that now brings people together across hundreds of kilometres to raise awareness, support one another, and honour lives lost. I had the opportunity to walk 50km from the Coen Information Centre to the Archer River Roadhouse, joining that journey.

The walk was about more than distance—it was about connection, listening, and witnessing courage in so many forms.

I met a little boy who kicked a soccer ball along the route, breaking the walk into small, joyful moments, focusing only on walking to the ball each time, not the 50km in its entirety. I met a man who had driven all the way from Victoria, carrying grief from last year’s loss of a loved one to suicide, yet still walking in solidarity with others. I heard stories of hope, resilience, and survival—reminders that each step we take is more than physical; it carries intention, remembrance, and compassion.

An unexpected moment came when I spoke to the group and held a space for conversation and connection. Listening to the group experiences, and sharing in the collective strength of the crowd, was a powerful reminder of the human need for connection, understanding, and support.

To the Jackson family, the mental health professionals, and every single person walking alongside—your courage and dedication inspire me. To the lives remembered and those affected, we walked as one.

Conquer the Corrugations is more than a walk—it is a movement, a tribute, and a promise: that no story is forgotten, no struggle unseen, and no life unloved.

Until next time—conquer.