This August we turned 6 years old! A big shout to all our charities and adventurers who have changed the world over that time. Since filming of this video we have gone on to raise over $2.8Million and we are still counting! Here’s to the next 6-ty years team. Let’s make every step a step with purpose:) #everyjourneymatters #happybirthdayaurora
MATES in Construction Kokoda 2014-2019 Testimonial
‘Today, what MATES originally planned as a one-off experiment has turned into a sustainable annual event, which has raised over $780,000 (and counting!) to increase awareness of suicide in the construction industry and employ more field workers to help with the problem over 2014 – 2018 and now 2019. Making the process easier has been our charity’s partnership with the …
Youngcare Simpson Desert 2015 & 2016 Testimonial
‘Aurora Adventures was chosen by Youngcare for the Simpson Desert Charity Challenge in 2015 and 2016 for its hands on proactive approach to supporting charities to achieve their goals. Sending trekkers into the outback is no mean feat and we could not have done it without the unwavering support of Mary and her team. Leading up to during and after …
Soldier On ‘One Foot Forward’ – Testimonial
‘Soldier On’ enlisted the help of Aurora Adventures for Liam Haven’s One Foot Forward march. Liam Haven, blinded by an IED blast in Iraq, walked from Sydney to Canberra to raise money and awareness for wounded Australians and Soldier On. This event posed many challenges given Liam’s limited eye sight and challenges on the road, but with a very …
Every Story Matters – Marnie’s Story
Another wonderful instalment in our Every Story Matter series, here we chat with Marnie about her charity adventure experience walking Kokoda for her charity. We love this lady!
MATES in Construction Kokoda 2017
In its fourth year the MATES in Construction Kokoda trek has raised over $128,500 adding to the over half a million already raised for suicide prevention in the construction industry across Australia. These amazing 25 trekkers took on their Kokoda adventure with complete enthusiasm and flew the flag for the MATES charity as they battled the muddy terrain that is the …
Why charities are choosing adventure fundraising
Why should your charity add Adventure event fundraising to your fundraising plan? Aurora have been proud to support Youngcare on their Simpson Desert Challenge in 2015, 2016 and 2017 raising some 2 million dollars for the Youngcare cause. Here Youngcare CEO Andrew Ryan talks about the power of walking with your donors to tell your charity’s story and adventure events like the SDC …