Sponsored by New Balance

Sponsored by New Balance
David would like to thank Stephen Roach and New Balance for their very generous donation of runners and sporting apparel to assist with this walk.

660 kms for Mel

In the early hours of February 8, 2009, Melanie Shuey was crossing the road, as she did many times a day. That time, however, the night was dark and the road completely invisible. She was hit and killed by an oncoming motorcycle. What happened was unthinkable, and now there is a quest for a similar tragedy never to happen again.

Beginning on September 12, 2009, David Shuey will lead friends, family and supporters on a walk to Wandiligong (where the Shuey family have been holidaying for many years) in memory of Mel, to ensure what happened on the night of February 8 never happens to another daughter, sister, friend or family member.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Day two

On day two there were fewer walkers, fewer white t-shirts, and definitely less sunshine, but the effort was just as big.
Walkers headed from Whittlesea to Broadford, which totalled nearly 40kms. There were blisters and sore feet galore, but everyone was still smiling. And when the crew got to the van in Broadford, the CFA had kindly set up a marquee with nibbles and drinks. In the morning they got up and cooked Dave a big breakfast to fill his stomach for the walk ahead to Avenel. What a treat. Dave has expressed how thankful he is for the overwhelming support along the way. He's not half obvious in his leggings and backpack, so naturally word is spreading past the Great Divide about this event, and Dave's massive feat (not his massive feet).

Here are some photos from day two:





Ah, rest time (and the shoes come off!).


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Map of walk – click points for details.


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Notes on the map above:
The route shown will be walked both ways – Melbourne to Wandiligong, and Wandiligong to Melbourne. The rest points will be the same on both journeys.

The trip is sectioned as follows...
Day 1 (12/09) – Westerfolds Park to Whittlesea.
Day 2 – Whittlesea to Broadford
Day 3 – Broadford to Seymour.
Day 4 – Seymour to Avenel Longwood Rd, before Echuca.
Day 5 – Avenel Longwood Rd to Violet Town.
Day 6 – Violet Town to Glenrowan
Day 7 – Glenrowan to Milawa
Day 8 – Milawa to Myrtleford
Day 9 (20/09) – Myrtleford to Wandiligong (phew).
And so begins the return journey...
24/09 – Wandiligong to Myrtleford
25/09 – Myrtleford to Milawa
26/09 – Milawa to Glenrowan
27/09 – Glenrowan to Violet Town
28/09 – Violet Town to Avenel
29/09 – Avenel to Seymour
30/09 – Seymour to Broadford
01/10 – Broadford to Whittlesea
02/10 – Whittlesea to Westerfolds Park
03/10 – Sleep, rest the feet, eat a lot, rest the feet, sleep.