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By Sam Moore

My Activity Tracking

220
kms

My target 2400 kms

2400 kilometres, a 6-metre kayak, 2 and a half months, 1 GREAT CAUSE.

The more I think about it, the crazier it sounds – and the more I need to do it.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, claiming 48 lives every single day. Affecting 1 in 20 when looking at the entire population, this number climbs to an obscene 1 in 6 over the age of 65.

In short, it is a serious issue.

Five years ago, someone close to me – someone I had looked up to for most of my life – died of a sudden heart attack.

He was the person that put this crazy idea in my head when I was only an early teenager.

Then only a three years ago, a close friend lost his dad to ongoing heart complications.

Combine that with the fact that my own father has a history of cardiovascular issues (that he thankfully caught early), and I had more than enough a reason to pull the trigger.

In June this year I am kayaking the entire Murray River – all 2400kms of it – to raise $250,000 for the Heart Foundation. 

I estimate this trip is going to take almost 3 months (and come with some seriously nasty saddle burn), but it is something I believe is worth doing if it can help bring awareness to heart disease in Australia.

Importantly, your donation will help the Heart Foundation transform Australia’s heart health by:

  • Funding life-changing heart research

  • Supporting health professionals working to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease

  • Providing heart-healthy programs and resources for everyday Australians.

Please make a donation today by clicking the “donate” button above. Every donation, big or small will help me get closer to my goal (truly, no donation is “too small”)

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you’ll get a receipt by email as soon as you make your donation

Thank you for your support and let’s fight heart disease together.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$42.02k

Pumped To Paddle Party

$10k

U-store-it

$10k

Day Family Foundation

$10k

Cmv Group Foundation

$7k

Rca Crisis Management

$5.02k

Henry Michell

Al the best Sam for you and your cause Mandy and Henry

$5k

Travel Auctions

We are so pleased to support Sam’s journey for a very worthy cause. Dad/Bob would be extremely honoured to be included in this expedition. “Go get ‘em, Champ!”

$5k

Travel Auctions

We are so pleased to support Sam’s journey for a very worthy cause. Dad/Bob would be extremely honoured to be included in this expedition. “Go get ‘em, Champ!”

$5k

Credit Union S.a.

Good luck Sam, we will be following you all the way. This is an amazing cause you are supporting

$2.4k

Coriole Vineyards

$2.02k

Accord

Good luck Sam.

$2.02k

Lucille Oloughlin

$2k

The Forbes Foundation

$1.22k

Scotch College Adelaide

"Strength does not come from physical capacity It comes from an indomitable will" - Mahatma Gandhi Just Keep paddling Sam..

$1.12k

Jamie Codling

Sam ....... Legend Material !!! Safe Journeys Jamie & the MGS Auctions Team

$1.02k

Mangan Ey & Associates Pty Ltd

Good luck Sam from Mangan Ey & Associates!

$1.02k

The Building Company

This is huge! Awesome work Sam. Dad/ Bob would be so incredibly proud. Thank you for honouring him. Lots of love. Neri and Matt

$1.02k

Greg & Sonya Perks

All the best Sam!

$1.02k

Pretoria Hotel

Best of luck Sam, look forward to seeing you on the lawns of the Pretoria Hotel

$1.02k

Andrew Forrest

What an expedition Sam. Good on you!

$1k

Marni Blight

What a legend, Sam! Johnnie would be super proud of what you are taking on in the name of the Heart Foundation. He will be with you in spirit, cheering you on as you make your way down the river. Can’t wait to watch your progress. Good luck and lots of love from the Blights! Xx

$1,000

Toop+toop

$1,000

Leyton Property

$1,000

Badge

All the best Sam - an amazing effort for a great cause. Well done!

$1,000

Solitaire Automotive Group

We wish you all the very best, from the Solitaire Automotive team!

$1,000

Chris Brougham

Go Sam!

$1,000

Tom Whiting & Penny Weir

Good luck Sam. A truly great cause! Well done to everyone involved to make this event happen.

$520

Stephen And Gill Hicks

Good luck with this amazing project

$520

Mcgees Property

We wish you all the very best Sam!

$520

Susan

Best wishes for safe trip.

$520

Leafield Plumbing

Great work Sam! 💪🏼

$520

Annabel Hill Smith

$520

Alfie Brown

$520

Paul Scott Smith

Good Luck

$520

James Porter

$520

Anonymous

If anyone can do it, you can.Sam. Loving the Captain’s Log. Looking forward to the after party! Xxx

$520

Gemma

Go Sam! What an awesome and inspiring achievement.

$520

Buik Holdings Pty Ltd

Champion

$520

Anna & Damien

What a Challenge Sam - Best of Luck and Well done for a great cause

$520

Anonymous

Well done Sam

$500

Discovery Holiday Parks

All the best for a safe and successful trip.

$500

Anonymous

$324

Gilmores

Go for it

$316.50

Ratcliffes

So proud of you Sam, we look forward to following you every step of the way!

$316.50

The Nullabor Nymph

Hi Sam, I'm following your preparation on instagram and feel in awe of your challenge ahead. A truly great cause The Nullabor Nymph

$316.50

Carrie Maddock

Go Sam 👍🏻

$300

Built. Strength

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

$300

Anonymous

Well done Sam

$300

Lucille O'loughlin

All the best Sam! Good luck :)

$263.75

Julie And Chris Michelmore

$263.75

Ian Parsons

$263.75

Tony Jarvis

$263.75

Mark & Wendy Hogarth

In memory of Lou Hugo.

$263.75

Rosey Batt

$222.61

Bad & Lauren Simmons

$216

Alan & Sue Herald

Sam, all the very best for you Epic journey.

$211

The Nullabor Nymph

Hi Sam, You have calculated that your journey of 2400ks will take 70 days. As an incentive to keep your focus I wish to donate $200 per day for each day earlier than the 70 days you shave off Good luck with the weather, snags and flesh eating carp !!! The Nullabor Nymph

$211

Andrew Mudie

Good luck mate!

$211

Anne And Duncan Young

All the very best for your amazing adventure xx

$211

Jane & Rob

Good luck Sam - not that you need it :)

$211

Sarah And Dave Rothschild

Good luck! Sarah and Dave

$211

Et Berry

$211

Peter Nikoloff

Hi Sam, fantastic initiative. My dad died of a heart attack at 50 so this cause is close to me also.

$211

Frankie

An amazing expedition for a great cause :)

$211

Scott And Jess Gilbert

Very proud of you Sammy! What you are doing is very inspiring. X

$211

Evan Hiscock

$211

Candy Bennett

Go Sam you’re a star.

$211

Greg Swain

Great work mate, you've set some ambitious targets and its great to see the progress.

$211

Em Tag & Peter

Go Sam! Looking forward to sharing a beer with you when you reach Hindy. X

$211

Jane Bourne

Good luck Sam

$211

Steph & Rob Clampett

Well done Sam ..

$211

Susy Daw

Good luck Sam! Susy and Max Daw

$211

Gabby Donnovan

$211

Meg And David Michell

Best of luck

$211

Phil Plummer

$211

Jess & Phil

Good lucky Sammy you legend xxx

$211

Edwina Lehmann

Go Sam !!!!

$211

Paschke’s

Good luck!

$211

Annie Shaw

Good luck Sam. Best wishes for a safe paddle and a swift current!

$211

Annabel Duncan

Such a wonderful cause Sam we are so in awe of your courage and spirit , an amazing journey

$211

Patty And Creagh Oconnor

$211

Deegan Lawyers Pty Ltd

You da man!

$211

Booie Geddes

what a fabulous challenge Sam, you will nail it !!!! Good luck and lots of love Booie x

$211

Kirsty Cane

$201

Charles Moore

Pickles you good man, keep on paddling!

$201

Amanda And Peter Rischbieth

Fantastic effort and great cause, Sam. Paddle well!! best wishes Amanda and Peter Rischbieth

$200

The Stacey Family

❤️

$200

Hamish Archibald

Good luck moorey, will be no harder than a rowing camp I’m sure!

$158.25

P & T Taliangis

$156

Tk

Great effort Moorey

$150

George K

$110.25

David Arden

$108

Christine And Angus

Good luck Sam !

$105.50

Brenton & Sue Hicks

Enjoy the paddle Sam be wary of Lake Alexanderina

$105.50

Elley Family

Go with the flow Sam.

$105.50

Heather Croucher

$105.50

Fiona Mcleay

Fabulous effort Sam, wishing you all the best on your journey

$105.50

Brooke Mcleay

Good luck on the Journey Sam

$105.50

Lachlan Archibald

Go well mate!

$105.50

Amanda Cane

Good luck!

$105.50

Marie Sheldon

You are a legend Sam. Thank you.

$105.50

Mary & Andy Mcphee

We are away OS at the moment Sam so won’t be able to attend. We wish you all the very best on your quest. GO FOR IT

$105.50

Josh Van Konkelenberg

$105.50

Logic + Kez

$105.50

Wendy Whiting

Go Sam…. Legend

$105.50

Carrie And Christopher Pyne

$105.50

Harry Wellington

Leesssss go Sammy!!!

$105.50

Kristy Pearce

$105.50

Brooke S

Great work Sam!

$105.50

Millie Michael

Goodluck Sammy, you are amazing! Lots of love, Cheets x

$105.50

Sandra Paterson

All the best Sam

$105.50

Rundle Family

$105.50

Marina Whitham

Have the best time Sam!

$105.50

Jack Wellington

Awesome stuff mate!

$105.50

Tom And Alli Middleton

Go Moorey! May the wind always be at your back

$105.50

Sue & Bob Brooks

Have a safe paddle

$105.50

Andrew Grant

Inspiring. Your a guru! Enjoy!

$105.50

Jane Paull And Richard May

$105.50

Helen Berry

All the best Sam

$105.50

Sarah And Rob Henry

All the best Sam! For a great cause Sarah & Rob

$105.50

Skye Findlay

Well done Sammy!!! xxx

$105.50

Josie Phillips Phillips

$105.50

Kate Vinci

$105.50

Caroline Hockney

You are a special friend that will make your friend be proud from above 🤍

$105.50

Vicki Thwaites

Best of luck Sam. So admirable. Vick and Tom T. x

$105.50

Lachie And Paige Hughes

Great cause - good luck legend!

$105.50

Anna & Nick Waterman

Good luck Sam for a great cause

$105.50

Stephanie Evans

Best of luck Sam ...an amazing feat and great cause!

$105.50

Roslyn Brebner

What a great initiative and such a challenge

$105.50

Hamish Findlay

$105.50

Michael Tolley

$105.50

Lily Culbertson

Good luck, Sam! We look forward to cheering you on from Tailem!

$105.50

Tim

$105.50

Steve Petito

Good luck, Sam - do it for Dad!

$105.50

Em & Lewi

Props Sam! Get after it 💪🏼❤️❤️

$105.50

Stephen Halliday

A great effort for a great cause!

$105.50

Ned Swifte

Great cause. Play hard but play fair.

$105.50

Mimi Crowe

$105.50

Leigh Barnett And Paul Geracitano

Good luck Sam! It’s truly amazing what you’re doing for the Heart Foundation. We can’t wait to follow your adventure and catch up for a drink when you’re all done! All the best! xx

$105

Glen Little

Great cause Sam and good luck with the paddle

$105

Nick Warden

$105

Alistair Mackie

Full of admiration and in awe of your efforts Sam

$105

Peter & Jenny Cundy

Great cause Sam - best of luck & we will follow your progress!

$104

Jenny And Peter Menz

Great cause Sam

$104

Sophie Richer

What a huge challenge for such a great cause Your family must be very proud Johnny would have been very proud 🥰 Sam I wish you all the best for this beautiful aventure I will be one of your biggest fan from top to bottom ! 😉 I have no doubt you will succeed in this big challenge ! You have the strength, determination and courage to succeed ! All the best Sophie Xxx

$100

Belinda & Hamish Burns

Go Sam!

$100

Tom & Noodles Davidson

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU SAM

$100

Richard Bills

$100

Oscar Neighbour

unreal effort, enjoy!

$100

Kendall & Henry Moore

So excited and proud of you for this journey and all you’re doing to raise awareness and funds for such an amazing cause.

$100

Judy Willoughby

Hi Sam I’ve heard such positive good things about you for many years now; I so admire your admirable and strong commitment to such a worthy cause. And we wish you all the best with ur adventurous trip down the mighty Murray! Good luck, and so looking forward to following your progress. Weiry would be very proud and thrilled with your commitment I’m sure.

$100

Tonya & Craig Pitt

Good luck Sam!

$100

Adam M

On ya Sam! Best of luck for the journey and amazing efforts raising funds and awareness for the Heart Foundation.

$100

Anne & Stephane Richer

Good luck Sam , can’t wait to follow your progress Very proud of you

$100

Maxwell Wines

$100

Anonymous

$79.13

Bob De Garis

Good luck Sam!

$75

Susie & Will Mcmillan

So proud of your achievements Sam - sending lots of love and support from Melbourne for this great cause!

$52.75

Michelle Sutcliffe

Just keep paddling! Inspiring feat of endurance Sam, I’m confident you’ll complete it with grit and determination. And also because I’ll ask for a refund if you don’t 😜.

$52.75

Simon Shepherd

Peter, keep on paddling mate - what a great cause and legend effort. We SUP as a family, but 1km is a stretch for us! LOL.

$52.75

Hamish Trenowden

Sam, what an awesome endeavour you are undertaking, such an amazing effort to have already saved $20k! Hope all the ice baths help! Hamish

$52.75

Stephen And Brigitte Lane

Inspiring stuff Sam, good luck!

$52.75

Sarah Nicolson

$52.75

Anonymous

Hi Sam Sounds amazing what you are setting out to do. All the best.

$52.75

Bianca Ferraro

Go Sam! Love Bianca and Caleb x

$52.75

Bec Lewis

$52.75

Alex Taliangis

Insane! Kill it, Sam 👊🏼

$52.75

Rosalind Bowering

Good luck mate we will be with you in spirit

$52.75

Helen

Well done Sam, hope you achieve your target!!👏👏

$52.75

Will Middleton

$52.75

Anonymous

Got get ‘em Sam

$52.75

Matt Seivers

Great job mate always doing amazing things Smash it ✌🏽

$52.75

Nick Goode

Awesome work mate!

$52.75

Pj & Kim

It’s so honourable for the time and effort you have put into this. Be proud of yourself. Well done

$52.75

Kat Benson

$52.75

Vass Bakopoulos

Good luck with it Sam!! I’m sure you will smash it, True Champion!!

$52.75

Bec Abel

Incredible work Sam!

$52.75

John M Forbes

$52.75

Ben Crettenden

$52.75

Julie Downer

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

Tom Bourne

Go well Sam. Amazing effort

$52.75

Andrew William Smith

$52.75

Nicholas O'loughlin

Great stuff mate. Best of luck!

$52.75

Tim Halliday And Alex Lagonik

Good luck Sam! From Tim & Alex

$52.75

Brenda Wilson

Well done Sam - all the very best Kym and Bren

$52.75

Anonymous

Thanks Sam - great effort -- you'll see some magnificent scenery . Best Wishes . The Trelivings

$52.75

Eddy Boulton

No long now mate…. You’ll crush it

$52.75

David Kidman

$52.50

Louisa Minor

Amazing job so far Sam!!

$51

Julie Haslam

Sensational effort Sam! All the best with your journey and reaching your HUGE target for such a great cause. We will be watching you on the interwebs. Lots of love and fist pumps from The Haslams xxx

$50

Sarah Dawson

Paddle well Sam - stay strong!

$50

Dianne R

A great cause! Good luck and best wishes

$50

Jenny And Scott Gardiner

Best of luck on your wonderful trek!

$42.20

Marie F

Go Sammy! Legend.

$42.20

Kelsey Orlando

$40

Anonymous

Good luck and Well done

$40

Alec Gargett

$40

Charles Moore

$37

Built. Strength

Congratulations on raising $50K Sam. Incredible stuff

$31.65

Kudzani Moyo

Mr lover lover

$31.65

Ashley Manna

All the best Sam.

$31.65

Marija

$31.20

Brooke Mcarthur

$25

Jake De Boar

Goodluck brother! Love your work

$25

Jarred Evans

$25

Sarah Schonfeldt

$22.16

Valeria Vella

$21.10

Marie Ludlow - Sa General Manager Heart Foundation

Good luck Sam! We're honoured that you've chosen to partner with the Heart Foundation

$21.10

Eloisa Steen

$21.10

Samuel Teisseire

$15.82

Lauren Charlton

Paddle strong Sam!

$10.55

Susan Jenner

Best of luck with your adventure! My 16 year old niece is in the final stages of building a wooden sailing boat to take the same journey…