MORE than 50 women set off from Frankston Pier last week to walk all the way to the Cape Schanck lighthouse. The “Frank to Schanck” trek was organised by the Women’s Spirit Project. The registered charity aims to help women experiencing disadvantage by getting them involved with fitness, health, and wellbeing activities.
The 60 kilometer journey from Frankston to Cape Schanck began on Friday and concluded on Sunday. Women’s Spirit Project chairperson Kathy Heffernan said “it is a privilege to witness the courage of these women taking on this challenge.” “Our volunteers have also worked hard over the weekend to support the group with encouragement and water to make it through each day. For many women who participate, this is the first time they have ever attempted a walk of this kind,” Heffernan said. “They are joined by more experienced walkers who understand the value and sense of achievement from meeting this challenge.”
On Friday the group was sent off with a warm up activity led by Juanita Sanger, a song performed by Katie and Alleira, an Acknowledgment of Country from Kerry Strickland, and a speech from Dunkley MP and Women’s Spirit Project founder Jodie Belyea.
First published in the Mornington News – 19 November 2024
