Chris's 50th Birthday Invitation
50km of Friends, Footsteps, Festivities & Fundraising
Dear family & friends, I'm thrilled to invite you to celebrate Chris's 50th birthday in the only way he knows how – extreme walking! This isn't just a walk, it's a walk- Launch party! A chance to walk together, connect, and support a cause close to our heart, followed by an evening of fun and laughter
The Details
Where, What & When..
Chris will be walking 50km in the day around Lake Woodcroft in Blacktown
Map for Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yMeXsfsCrLuCpcQv7
Saturday, July 18th 2025
Chris will be hitting the walk bright and early, starting at 7:00 am sharp and walking for approx 10 hours to cover the 50 km. We would love for you to join him at some point of the day for some steps and coversation
Why 50km for 50 years?
Why Not walk 1 km for each of those years and mark it with a challenge that reflects his passion for walking, challenging himself, but most importantly, it's an opportunity for us to connect with all of you.
Here is the plan:
Day Celebration : 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Chris for a walk & talk! Walk as many Km's as you like. Every step counts! Come along for some fresh air, good company, and great conversations.
You are welcome to join Chris anytime for a part of the day, go home for a nap if needed and come back for Part 2 in the evening if attending both.
Evening Celebration: 6:00 pm - 10.30pm
Join us at Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre ( same location as the lake)
No Presents, Please! Donations appreciated:
The evening celebrations are our treat, and we request no birthday presents.
There is, however, an optional donation to support the first project Chris will be funding, now that Step Into Action has been set up as a charity foundation.
Chris has created a 12-month, Health & Wellbeing Scholarship Program valued at $3,000 per scholarship that he would like to give out to deserving young people ( Aged 16- 22) in Western Sydney.
Each annual scholarship will give the recipent a Health & Wellbeing, Fitness and personal development package that will not only support them but supercharge their wellbeing and personal development with vital skills to combat the Youth Mental Health crisis we are facing.
He will be partnering with Breed Australia and 5 time Olympian Melissa Wu to deliver the scholarships.
Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference and enable the Step Into Action Foundation to fund more scholarships and change more young lives directly impacting the Youth Mental Health crisis we are facing.
Donations will be gratefully accepted, pre walk day as well as throughout the day and evening of the walk. You are welcome to donate online here
What to wear?
Day:
Whatever you walk best in, being the middle of winter it's likely to be chilly, so definitely bring warm layers and maybe a beanie! Rain, hail or shine Chris will be walking, so please come prepared!
Evening:
Chris is a pretty casual guy so will likely be in jeans and a T ( the room will be heated!) but you can wear whatever you like! Shorts are fine but so is an evening gown, the choice is yours.
RSVP
Please RSVP or direct any questions to to Kerrie on 0403 694 898 or complete the RSVP form below by June 1st, 2025.
If you plan to walk at some stage in the day, please also let us know what approxtime time you will be there as it will help with planning the day.
We can't wait to share this special day with you all. Whether you're walking alongside Chris or celebrating into evening, your presence will make this milestone even more meaningful.
Hope to see you then Kerrie & Chris
