MJD WALK FOR A CURE 2025

HIGH COUNTRY EDITION

Walk the High Country Rail Trail to raise funds and awareness for Machado-Joseph Disease

Pictured: my sister Naomi, who lives with MJD and is a Corryong local.

Pictured: my sister Naomi, who lives with MJD and is a Corryong local.

Event Overview

πŸ—“οΈ Date: Saturday 20th September 2025

πŸ“ Location: High Country Rail Trail (Finish in Tallangatta)

🎯 Purpose: Raising awareness and funds for MJD research and support

πŸ‘£ Distances:

  • 22km walk (Ebden Reserve β†’ Tallangatta)

  • 13km walk (Huon Reserve β†’ Tallangatta)

πŸ’΅ Registration:

  • $100 per person

  • Children 15 years & under FREE

  • **Early Bird Special** - Register by Friday 5th September and receive a free MJD Walk for a Cure drink bottle! (Only with paid registrations)

    WHATS INCLUDED:

  • Bus transport from Tallangatta to your starting point (MUST REGISTER)

  • Hydration stations and snacks along the trail

  • Entry to post-walk community event

Post-walk Community Event - Finish Line Celebration: Live music, Food & Games.

Non-walkers: $20 Entry Fee

πŸ† Top Fundraiser Prize!

🐢 Note: No dogs allowed at the event

Walk Options & Schedule

Option 1: 22km (Ebden Reserve β†’ Tallangatta)

  • Park at Tallangatta (1 Womaatong St)

  • 🚌 7:10am: Bus to Ebden Reserve

  • πŸ“ 7:30-8:00am: Check-in

  • 🚢 8:00am: Walk starts

  • ⏱️ Approx. 5h 15m walk

  • πŸŽ‰ Enjoy the post-walk event in Tallangatta

Option 2: 13km (Huon Reserve β†’ Tallangatta)

  • Park at Tallangatta (1 Womaatong St)

  • 🚌 9:20am: Bus to Huon Reserve

  • πŸ“ 9:30-10:00am: Check-in

  • 🚢 10:00am: Walk starts

  • ⏱️ Approx. 3h 15m walk

  • πŸŽ‰ Join the post-walk event

βœ… Bus transport included in your registration. You must book during registation.

Post-walk Community event

⏰ Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

πŸ“ Location: TBC

🎢 Whats on:

  • Live Music

  • Sausage sizzle

  • Family games and fun for all

  • More info to come!!

🎟️ Entry included for registered walkers. $20 entry for non-walkers.

Fundraising

πŸ’‘ Get Involved & Make a Difference

There’s no fundraising minimum - but every dollar counts.

Follow this link to set up your own fundraising page where you can:

  • Tell your story

  • Share with family and friends

  • Track donations toward your goal

πŸ† Top Fundraiser Prize!

Inspire others and you could win a special prize.

🧠 Need ideas? Check out our Fundraising Page for tips

About mjd

Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenative condition that causes loss of coordination, muscle control, and independence. There is no cure.

🧬 Your support helps fund research, support families, and give hope to those affected by MJD across Australia.

πŸ“– Learn more about MJD on our About MJD Page.

Call to action

🎟️ Register Now β†’ Click here

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πŸ“© Contact Us β†’ For questions or to volunteer email admin@mjdwalkforacure.com

want to know more about Mjd?

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Want to know more about our story?

My fundraising efforts for MJD research started in 2017, to create awareness for MJD and all people with disabilities. MJD runs in my family. At the beginning of 2017, my younger sister and myself had genetic testing to see if we had inherited the gene; we both received a positive result.

β€œChange will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”

β€” Barack Obama