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…
