TTC treks for charity

THE Sydney team at The Travel Corporation (TTC) has dusted off their hiking shoes in preparation for a special upcoming event, one the company enthusiastically describes as “the ultimate active getaway with purpose”.

Group Payroll Manager Caroline Gleeson rallied three teams to participate in Coastrek, a charity hiking challenge for women, which takes place on the Northern Beaches on 24 Mar.

The teams will hike 30km from Narrabeen to Balgowlah to raise awareness and funds for the Heart Foundation, in support of life-saving research into heart disease - Australia’s leading cause of death.

Almost $100,000 of the $1.5m target goal has already been raised for Coastrek Sydney.

“Many of us were inspired by our interstate teammates to take part, but there are also some of us who have a personal connection to heart health and want to support a great cause,” Gleeson said.

“It’s also a great team building activity after working remotely for the last few years - we train regularly and we are really looking forward to achieving this goal together,” she added.

The TTC Sydney team was inspired by their team mates in Adelaide, who participated in the Coastrek event on the Fleurieu Peninsula in Sep 2022.

Not only does the event raise money for a great cause, it also gives regional tourism destinations a boost - the events take place on a Fri, with up to 2,000 trekkers to stay and enjoy the region over the weekend.

Registrations for Coastrek Sydney close on 12 Feb, with teams of four able to enter the traditional 45km or 30km day treks, or the new twilight 20km distance, which kicks off at 5pm.

Coastrek also takes place on the Mornington Peninsula, Sunshine Coast, Fleurieu Peninsula and Margaret River throughout 2023 - for more information about how to enter, click here.

Pictured: Gina Gavagnin, Ashleigh Loaney, Mylinda Joyce and Daniela Brizzi out training for Coastrek.