Teacher competes in walking race

Ettalong Public School teacher Mr Peter Cardy will compete in the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity Race from Brooklyn to Sydney later this month.

Mr Cardy will join three other teammates, known as the Wandering Wombats, to complete the 100-kilometre race through the Australian bush taking in parts of the Great Northern Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Trek in 48 hours.

Mr Cardy and his teammates hope to raise at least $1000 towards the work Oxfam carries out in 26 countries around the world.

So far they have raised $215.

School principal Mr Colin Wallis said the staff and students were rallying behind Mr Cardy and his team.

"Earlier this year, Mr Cardy and three friends trekked 100 kilometres through the Blue Mountains raising money for charity," Mr Wallis said.

"After completing the course he and his friends have decided to do it again, this time racing through the bush, from Brooklyn to Sydney, in the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity Race.

"Their goal is to finish the 100 km course in 24 hours while raising money for Oxfam.

"If you would like to support Mr Cardy and donate or find out more about the event and the wonderful support Oxfam provide, visit Mr Cardy's team link at www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/Sydney/team/472

Newsletter, 27 Jul 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School