These inspirational women will be lining up with you on event day for an epic adventure along Sydney’s coastline, hiking for mental health and proudly supporting Beyond Blue!
Edwina Bartholomew is a familiar friendly face on popular breakfast show "Sunrise" and she's back for her second Coastrek challenge, hiking 30km in team "Coastrek and Beyond". She'll be joined by team mates Georgie Harman, Beyond Blue CEO and Beyond Blue Board Members Johanna Griggs and Lisa Singh.
Edwina's been hard at work fitting in her training around a busy work schedule and a young family but can’t wait to get out on the trail:
“I’ve had friends and family take part in Coastrek before when they’ve been going through some challenges and it really helped them focus on getting through – so when you see firsthand how it can have such a positive impact, I was only too happy come on board as an Ambassador.”
Welcome back Edwina!
Kim Huckerby is a Mental Health Speaker & Trainer who engages in conversations about mental health on a daily basis with workplaces both large and small.
Kim knows that the combined benefits of Coastrek help maintain good mental and physical health and she can’t wait to lace up her hiking boots for the 30km trek:
“Moving our bodies and exercising has a profound impact on both physical and mental health, especially when it combines the healing benefits of being in nature; and the team aspect of Coastrek provides that all-important element of social connection, which is such a cornerstone of our overall wellbeing.”
See you on the trail Kim!
Raeshell Staltare is a long time Coastrek Community Ambassador and she’ll be back for Coastrek number 6!
Raeshell initially signed up for her first Coastrek back in 2021 following a series of health challenges – including overcoming thyroid cancer. As a single mum she felt isolated and alone so signing up for Coastrek was a chance to rekindle her love of hiking and focus on doing something just for her:
“I walked away from that event feeling like I’d achieved something and for the first time in so long, I felt a sense of belonging. I look forward to Coastrek every year – it’s a very important part of my life now.”
Will be cheering you along the 30km trail Raeshell!
