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Foundation CEO, and 3 teenagers belonging to the Whilst Reaching the Peak for Healthier Teeth, we hiked
ADAVB President and his wife, all of whom ably along the newly renovated and improved Grampians
helped lead the group, and were very used to hiking Peak Trail. For 3 days we hiked and climbed, and 2
in the bush. nights we camped en route, with only ‘long drop’
facilities and untreated tank water. We carried our
EviDent have done other fundraising hikes such as tents and food, much of it dehydrated. No fires were
this, which I have also joined. I want to help make allowed in the National Park, so we rehydrated our
a difference. We all do. Just one example that food and made our tea/coffee and soup with boiled
motivates me, is that every day 5 people in Australia water on compact camping stoves.
are diagnosed with oral cancer. Raising vital funds
for research can help improve early detection and The challenging grade 4 climbs and descents
diagnosis. and canyoning was all worth it to experience the
spectacular views from the well-known Pinnacle
Lookout of Mount William, Fyans Valley, and Mount
Rosea. We circumnavigated Lake Bellfield via the
surrounding Serra and Mt William Ranges.

We raised just over $15,000.00. We know that over
half of eviDent projects have cost under $5000.00, so
we are excited that we may be able to possibly fund
3 research projects.

There were many stories and laughs along the way,
and all appreciated the fresh air throughout, and
especially by the end! We finished with a celebratory
(albeit somewhat smelly) late lunch in Halls Gap. All
of us were very proud of what we had achieved for
our profession.

Section VIII Fellow Jodie Dobson (VIC)

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