Dear Friends,

In early 2026, I completed the extraordinary journey of riding the 1,000km Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia using an off-road wheelchair. I became the first to complete the whole trail using a wheelchair.

This adventure is about more than just a personal challenge. It is an opportunity to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and generate funds for vital research. MS is a cause very close to my heart, and I am determined to make a meaningful contribution to the community it affects.

So far the funds raised covered the essential costs such as specialised equipment, travel, accommodation, and support services needed to make the journey possible and $10,000 has been donated to Menzies Institute for Medical Research.

Now I can focus on the ambitious MS fundraising initiative. This initiative aims to raise $100,000 for MS research, with $90,000 to go. Your support will help make this dream a reality, create greater awareness of MS, and bring us closer to breakthroughs in treatment and care.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can make a real impact.

With gratitude,
Clare

About Clare

With a degree in outdoor education, Clare has planned and led numerous extended outdoor programs, including 20-day hikes in the Victorian Alps, three-week multi-activity programs on the Atherton Tablelands, hikes on the Bibbulmun Track, and two and a half years directing Wollangarra, an off-grid outdoor education centre.

After Clare’s MS diagnosis, she started the MS Understood podcast to learn more about the autoimmune disease and connect with people around the world who live with it. Clare was inspired to embark on this adventure by her love of the outdoors and her desire to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis research.

About the Support team

Clare was joined on the trail by her husband, Jay, who has 35 years of professional outdoor experience, including scuba diving instruction, mountain guiding, and leading month-long international trips with high school students.

Clare’s mum, Sue, and dad, Frank—an ex-teacher and ex-nurse, respectively—who have completed the Overland Track in Tasmania more than 20 times combined, hiked the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, and undertaken numerous multi-day hikes in Australia, came along as road support.

Clare and Jay’s son, Elliot, will also be coming along as the chief cheerleader.

Clare will also be joined by documentary filmmaker Trent Houssenloge from Cowboy Hat Films, who will be capturing the journey and bringing the story of the ride to life on screen. His partner Freda came along as a support worker.

Long term friend Ross Richards, mountain biker and outdoor educator, came along and spent his days on the trail.