Zoe Moffatt
A Sunbury local will embark on a nine day hike in Sumatra to raise money for the Lancefield not-for-profit animal sanctuary, Edgar’s Mission.
Edgar’s Mission supporters are celebrating 20 years of the mission by raising money and immersing themselves in the Indonesian jungle, where they will trek and visit the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program.
Sunbury resident Terri Hill has been a long time supporter of the mission and said it has been a lifelong dream to travel to Sumatra.
“I came across [the trek] when my husband and I were looking to see when Edgar’s Mission tour dates were available,” Mrs Hill said.
“Having grown up in Lancefield I’ve known the work they do … I have a strong love for animals … and I love what they do there.
“I thought it was absolutely fantastic that I could live out my lifelong dream of going to Sumatra and then also get to help raise money for Edgar’s Mission.”
Mrs Hill said there are about 20 people going on the trek and everyone has to fundraise a minimum of $3500.
“In June I am holding two fundraising events … I wanted to draw attention to local businesses and supporters throughout my fundraising and training,” she said.
“The events will bring focus to Edgar’s Mission … as well as focusing on local women’s health and wellbeing as this is an area that I have the most connection to in the local community.”
The first fundraising event took place on June 4, and the second event will take place on June 18, including an hour of Pilates followed by guest speakers from local women and a vegan afternoon tea.
“Pilates+ have been kind enough to lend me their space at both their Gisborne and Sunbury studios … at no charge and will provide two instructors … and a goodie bag for people who come along
“I have reached out to over 50 local businesses in the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges areas to donate a product and/or voucher to be used at the events … the generosity so far has been mind-blowing.
“I just really wanted to make the whole experience local and make local people aware of Edgar’s Mission … and their presence.”
Mrs Hill has a fundraising page where people can donate, and is documenting her journey on her Instagram page @trek_for_kindness2023.
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