Scotty Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Fellow 501st members and my MEPD brothers of the sand, On the 2nd of November 2013, it is my intent to walk 15000 Km’s solo around Australia for charity covering every State and Territory wearing Star Wars Sandtrooper armour in order to raise money and awareness for the Monash Children’s Hospital and help raise the profile of the 501st Legion. I will be departing from the Monash Children’s hospital, Melbourne where I will make my way to Station pier-Port Melbourne on foot. I will board the Spirit of Tasmania and head to Devonport after which I will begin my journey around Australia first walking to Launceston then on to Hobart after which I will return to Devonport where I will again board the Spirit of Tasmania and return to Melbourne to continue the journey heading west and right around the country finishing where I started in Melbourne. Total Kilometres = 15000. Estimated time to complete 12 to 18 months. This will be the FIRST time any one has circumnavigated Australia on foot,continuously in one direction, in costume!!! To get where we are now, to be in the position to present this undertaking to you and the world at large’ it has taken Myself, Philsy (Phillip Blackman- Knightfall squad/TAG member and Media/PR officer at the Monash Children’s Hospital) Mark Marcus – Knightfall Squad Leader and TAG CO Amro Tawfik months of planning. This event will be publicised intensely via all forms of media – Australian print,radio, TV and digital/social and will really put TAG and the 501st in the news. My request to my fellow MEPD brothers is to visit and share the facebook links below and spread the word amongst your own social and professional networks. Lets show them what battle hardened Sandtroopers can do. Of course feel free to donate to the cause via the Everyday hero page. A lot of hard work has gone into this, the hardest part is yet to come; I’m sure you will all join me to celebrate this event and follow me on my journey. https://www.facebook.com/StormingAustralia?ref=stream https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgive.everydayhero.com%2Fau%2Fscott_MCH&h=KAQGbKmol&s=1 Cheers Scott Loxley MEPD police officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 yhats awesome Scott!!! cant wait to see the progress man!!! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks boss, I will do the MEPD proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hey, Should'nt you be exercising instead of sitting on the forum ? See you at Armageddon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Jeez, I take my hat off to you bro. What an accomplishment, best of luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Heard about this thru the garrison Well done to you and BADBOY amro Good luck we'll all be with you watching bloke Awesome Wen you get close to the capital we'll come out n bring you a jawa burger bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks Vince, look forward to catching up and that Jawa burger will go down a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 let us know how to track your progress bro Pm your Facebook to me bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I was just reading amro,s post on SCG forum Is this true? your NOT coming thru ACT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I am pretty sure that I can swing by mate. https://www.facebook.com/StormingAustralia?ref=stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Woohoo ill put the jug on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard8 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Wow. Yeah we'll donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Here's the FAQ about the trip guys. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Da2IoXDVG8OY%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&h=9AQEEZHjh&s=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felice Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 For me, you are the trooper of the year! Thats a really amazing trip...bucket off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Whoa...respect Scott! This will put the MEPD and the 501st in the spotlight! Good luck and looking forward to all the pictures and reports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks mate, there will be alot of pics. the outback of Australia will definately resemble the remoteness of Tattooine thats for sure. I will definately capitalise on that. MEPD all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Woohoo ! I loved what Jacob did with his Troopertrek so I'm really looking forward to your own adventure of a lifetime ! Be careful out there though, buddy. This is gonna be awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks Joe, this will be an adventure thats for sure. I was just going over some of the planning and logistics for this the other day and found myself wondering if this can actually be done in armor. Every now and then i find myself shaking my head and saying what am i doing. Also, just wondering: Is there an official MEPD flag similar to the COG flag of the legion ? If there is please let me know, i would really like to utilise it some pics so i could claim the outback of Australia for the MEPD. Lol. Maybe i will just stay there and set up an MEPD outpost of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Here's the FAQ about the trip guys. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Da2IoXDVG8OY%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&h=9AQEEZHjh&s=1 Nice video Scott, you are a true trooper. When its getting tuff out there, i will try to send you all my powers from here to keep you on going. Hang in there, you are all most there, one step is one step closer to goal. Troop on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholls Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sweet! Hope to catch you when you pass through Adelaide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Sounds good Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4949 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/19651331/tour-de-force-fundraiser/ :salute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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