NINETEEN Australians, including local mental health advocate Neil Collie from Silver Fox Initiative, have completed a lifechanging 128km trek across Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, conquering the 5,416m Thorang La Pass—all to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease research.
Over recent months, this dedicated group aged 16 to 73 also rallied community support through events like pancake stalls, golf days, BBQs, and head-shaving fundraisers. Their efforts sparked vital conversations, broke down stigma, and raised a record $52,000, now donated to Shake It Up Australia.
The team’s greatest triumph wasn’t just the altitude—but the impact. Himalayan Challenge 2026 could offer even more adventurous ways to support Parkinson’s research.
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