Pushing themselves to the limit over 100 kilometres along the Ganaraska hiking trail over two days, four Georgian College employees will test their stamina and endurance in one of the most challenging team events in the world, Oxfam Trailwalker, to raise money for Oxfam Canada.

Sandra Kurt, Mareka Martin, Debbie-Jane Stansfield and Catherine Woods, dubbed the Four Fabulous Flying Moons, will walk the trail the weekend of July 23.

“After reading about Trailwalker, I thought what a great opportunity to support a charity, to achieve this personal challenge along with friends, and make a difference in the world,” says Stansfield, the team’s spokeswoman.

Oxfam Trailwalker began in 1981 in Hong Kong, and has grown into one of the world’s leading sporting challenges.

Trailwalker’s North American debut took place last July on the Ganaraska hiking trail with 200 hikers starting at historic Fort Willow and finishing at Wasaga Beach.

Teams go through eight checkpoints and must finish the course together.

Oxfam Trailwalker is fast becoming a global phenomenon with nine events in eight different countries, and counting.

As well as the challenge to finish the course on time, the Four Fabulous Flying Moons must raise at least $2,500 in sponsorship. The funds will support Oxfam’s work in relieving poverty and suffering around the world.

The group will host a variety night on Saturday, April 17 at the Downtown Community Theatre in Barrie to raise funds for the cause.

The event will include an evening of entertainment with the Mad Cap Players and featured artists from around the Simcoe County region. It will also feature a silent auction with items donated by local merchants.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For further details on Oxfam Trailwalker, visit http://www.oxfam.ca/news-and-publications/events/oxfam-trailwalker. For specific details on the Four Fabulous Flying Moons fundraiser, phone (705) 727-1014.