July 2, 2026

Big Three 6.0 was BIG!

Over three unforgettable days, our incredible group of 85 trekkers walked 150km from Sydney to Newcastle, pushing themselves physically and emotionally, all with one shared purpose: to help beat brain cancer.

Together, this remarkable community has raised more than $470,000 for the Mark Hughes Foundation.

To our trekkers, thank you for every step, every blister, every early morning, and every kilometre. Thank you for sharing your personal stories and carrying the memories of loved ones, and the hope of those still fighting, with you every step of the way. Your courage, resilience, and determination inspire us all.

To our amazing support crew, you are the heartbeat of this event. From keeping everyone safe and well-fed to offering encouragement when it was needed most, this trek simply wouldn’t happen without your dedication.

To our generous sponsors, thank you for standing beside us. Were incredibly proud to have you as part of the MHF family.

And to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared our stories, cheered from the sidelines, and followed the journey, thank you. Every message of support and every donation helped carry this team to the finish line and brings us another step closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

This year’s trek takes the incredible total raised across the six Big Three Treks to more than $1.65 million for vital brain cancer research. At the heart of it all are Luke and his wife Ella, whose passion, dedication, and tireless work have transformed a tribute to a friend into a powerful legacy that is helping change lives.

From all of us at the Mark Hughes Foundation, thank you for walking beside us in the fight against brain cancer.

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Donate today & help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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