The Bloody Long Walk

The Bloody Long Walk

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Posted 2015-06-04 by Jenny Priorfollow

Sun 16 Aug 2015



Coming to Perth for the first time in 2015, is a brilliant excuse to spend a day outside, improve your fitness and help others. Gather a group together and register for this energising walk from South Perth to Cottesloe Beach.

The Route
The route incorporates six checkpoints.
• Checkpoint 1: G.O Edwards Park
• Checkpoint 2: Foreshore River Reserve
• Checkpoint 3: Beaton Park
• Checkpoint 4 Corner Of Leake Street and The Esplanade • Checkpoint 5 Point Roe Park
• Checkpoint 6 Lieghton Beach Boulevard
You will be required to 'check in' and say 'g'day' to the volunteer marshalls at each checkpoint. A detailed map will soon be available.

Be Part of a Crowd for a Cause
Last year, 2200 people walking in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane raised $480 000. This money was used to raise funds for a cure for Mitochondrial disease. has gone national in 2015 with participants walking in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. is one of the major annual fundraisers run by the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation



What is Mito?
Mitochondrial disease (or mito for short), is a debilitating genetic disorder that robs the body's cells of energy. It causes multiple organ dysfunction, failure and potentially death. Mito can cause any symptom in any organ at any age. There is no cure and few effective treatments.

Mito affects both adults and children. The disease has a genetic basis and often affects multiple family members. Mito has multiple forms and is difficult to diagnose.

More than 1 in 200 people or about 100,000 Australians may carry genetic mutations that put them at risk of developing Mitochondrial disease. One in 5000 people suffer from a life-threatening form of the disease. It is the second most commonly diagnosed, serious genetic disease after cystic fibrosis.

Karen's Story
Dr Karen Crawley is a mother of three children. All three have Mitochondrial disease and her daughter Kara is severely affected.

Competing in the Sydney BLW last year, Karen did something incredible and inspiring. She pushed a 15kg wheelchair covered with the names and photos of those who have lost their lives to mito and those who are suffering from the disease for the entire 35km course. Even more amazing was that she decided to run this distance, and also willingly carried the wheelchair up and down many stairs, over sandy beaches and through 3-4km of bush tracks.



This was Karen's testimony to the real people the participants in were supporting. She did this to raise awareness of Mitochondrial disease.

Why is the Bloody Long Walk for Me?
Being near water due has many health benefits due to the presence of negative ions in the atmosphere. These aid relaxation, enhance the immune system and relieve symptoms of allergies, asthma, cold and flu. Following the Swan River to Cottesloe Beach will feel like a one day holiday and be an energising boost to the week.

is a fully supported course with rest stations, checkpoints and a stunning ocean destination. Do you have what it takes to walk ?

Images supplied by Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

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