We are fundraising to help people of all ages hear, listen and speak!
In January 2026, Paul and Stuart will attempt to climb Australia’s 15 highest peaks in a single day in Kosciuszko National Park. The challenge covers roughly 60 km, over 2,000 m of elevation, and is expected to take around 16 hours, conditions depending.
This challenge aims to raise both funds and awareness for Hear and Say. Stuart and his wife Cass have two sons, Archie and Ollie, who were both born profoundly deaf and can now hear thanks to cochlear implants and the life-changing support of Hear and Say.
The fundraising goal is $15,000... that’s $1000 per mountain! Help them reach their target and support the amazing work that Hear and Say does.
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
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My Updates
We are all ready for the challenge!
Thursday 8th Jan
Survival Sponsorship
Thursday 8th Jan
Bounce Sponsorship
Thursday 8th Jan
The Jerky Co Sponsorship
Thursday 8th Jan
Osprey Sponsorship
Thursday 8th Jan
Helly Hansen Sponsorship
Thursday 8th Jan
Grayl Sponsorship
Wednesday 3rd Dec
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.02k
Michele C
$1.02k
Anonymous
$520
Carmel & Tony
Great Challange, Great Cause!
$500
Levi
$500
Rodney And Jenny Dart
Amazing feat by 2 amazing young men for an amazing cause. Thank you on behalf of our 2 incredible grandsons and all who are helped by Hear and Say!
$263.75
Evan Bengtson
Wish you every success, stay safe.
$263.75
Jem H
$263.75
Christine Bengtson
Good on you Stu and Paul. I am sure you will smash your hike. Glad it is nothing like Federation Peak. Stay safe, can’t wait to see photos and footage. Xo
$263.75
Legendex
Well done boys!!!
$250
Lauren And Ethan Entz
What a challenge and what a worthy cause! 🙌 Wishing you both all the best as you head out on this venture! ⛰️
$237.38
Julie Wode
$211
June Daley
Good luck
$211
Simon
$158.25
Richard Sanderson
All the best with your challenge!
$131.88
Paula Johnson
$130
Donna & Richard
Climb safe boys! Archie & Ollie are blessed to have such a large support system! Plus, as neighbours to their Nanna & Pop, it's entertaining to hear Archie & soon Ollie bossing them around with such clarity & happiness in their voices!
$106.12
Lisa Linley
Have fun Glad it is you and not me lol
$106.12
Andrea Landt
$106.12
Fiona
Huge prayers for you guys as you embark on your hike!! Just remember when you get tired God will be there to give you all the strength you need to finish. ❤️🙏🏻
$106.12
Chrisa Hill
Love u guys and all ur amazing feats!! God bless you and ur families. In great abundance ♥️♥️🙏🙏
$106.12
Ally Carter
Will be praying for you both for endurance and stamina ! Enjoy the climbs !
$106.12
Richard & Linda Buchanan
Hi Stuart glad to give to this. I must admit that it has been your posts and this years theme of Wycliffe at the NTE AFES gathering in Canberra which was about Scriptures for the deaf, that has raised my awareness of difficulties for the deaf. Blessings
$106.12
Alen Pupovac
$106.12
Sarah + Daniel Campbell
An amazing cause! Cheering you on 🤙🏼
$106.12
Reagan And Susie
Great adventure …great cause…sending hearing to new heights. Go hard!!!
$106.12
Bronwen Davie
All the best , what an effort xx
$106.12
Angela Hoyle
$106.12
Darren Smith
$106.12
Linda Anderson
Best of luck. Our son Alec also has implants. His first in 1998. Wishing you all well. .
$106.12
Davina Pereira
Good on you, Stu.
$106.12
Ash And Alex Bengtson
Such a great cause, it’s been amazing to watch your family’s journey and the boys been able to hear! Good luck tomorrow, fingers crossed the weather is kind 🤞🏼
$106.12
Ngaree Besse
Wishing your legs and feet all the best with your challenge - love watching your posts and seeing the photos. Your kids are truly blessed Stu.
$106.12
Chonneette Sondergaard
All the best for you trek All the best for your 2 boys
$106.12
Nerine
Congratulations on this fabulous achievement 🥳 Next time choose a hard challenge 🤣🤣
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Dimity And Peter Dornan
For Archie and Ollie!
$106.12
Cozzie
You guys are awesome
$106.12
Stuart Taylor
Go you good things!
$106.12
Anonymous
On ya legends!
$102.81
Anonymous
$100
Kerri-anne Dooley Mp
What a challenge. But so worth it for a great cause.
$100
Saskia Burmester
Amazing achievement from such a beautiful family. Thank you for raising awareness and funds for Hear and Say - a centre who has provided so much care and support throughout my Cochlear Implant journey
$100
Peta
Great effort guys!
$85.48
Darren And Esther Farmilo
Stuart and Cassandra, We have been following your journey as parents of your beautiful boys, Archie and Ollie, from afar. You are a gorgeous family, and what a blessing to have a special and adventurous friend like Paul to support and tackle this peak climb together. Thank you Paul for your support of Stu and Cass! Prayers for safety, funds and an amazing time!! Please take lots of photos and clips to share.
$80.25
Kylie
Good Luck
$59.41
Julia Hahn
with love and gratitude for what you are doing... Eds nanny bear. xxx
$59.41
Susan Duina
Good luck!
$59.41
Janice Hancock
Well done Paul and Stuart. All the best.
$59.41
Joan Nehill
$59.41
Jenna & Nathan
Amazing work guys!
$54.12
Simone Wilcox
What a journey. Love to your beautiful family - and to Gandini for his support.
$54.12
Darren Hill
Just amazing
$54.12
Jenni Joh
Good luck guys!
$54.12
Anonymous
Good luck with the climb guys! Your boys are so beautiful Stuart!
$54.12
Liz And Andrew
$54.12
Kelly Bauze
Good Luck on the climbs!
$54.12
Christine Gandini
Have a great day climbing the peaks on Friday! ❤️
$54.12
Josh & Melanie
$54.12
Joscie Love
Cheering you both on.
$54.12
Susan Hayne
Go well!
$54.12
John Kooistra
$54.12
Betty Creighton
Good luck I also have cochlear implants
$54.12
Ben Thompson
Well done gents - you’ll both smash it! Enjoy the challenge! 🙌
$54.12
Alan Stephen
Legends 🙌
$54.12
Jessica Luxford
All the best with your climbs today!
$54.12
Ange
$54.12
Josh & Sienna
On ya champions
$54.12
Bradley Toomey
Good on you guys!
$54.12
Barbara
Well done guys!
$54.12
Bradfords
You guys rock!!
$54.12
Tanya Kemp
Great work guys!!
$54.12
Kathryn Vdr
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Trina Poulgrain
Well done guys, amazing effort!
$50
Helen Wilson
Good luck with your climbs!! My daughter is 25 now has bil CI’s has just graduated Uni and is loving life.
$50
Riley
Amazing effort lads! With you every step of the way, figuratively! :D
$50
Sam And Mitch Dean
$50
Gabrielle And James Leslie
Our daughter was born on the 18 Dec 24 with a genetic mutation causing hearing loss and she also attends Hear and Say. ☺️ Best of luck with your challenge. Thank you for fundraising for our children at Hear and Say.
$50
D&j Mollenhauer
$50
Jonathan Coleman
Amazing challenge and amazing cause guys! Well done!
$50
Bernard Brett
$50
Jacquie
Best of luck for a safe journey.
$42.64
Grace Briggs
Congratulations on your finish!!
$27.81
Karlie Price
Great cause! enjoy the journey
$27.81
Jade Walters
Best of luck!
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Karen Narayan
$27.81
Mindy Brownlie
$27.81
The Simms Family
$27.81
Tony Usher
All the best fellas great stuff.
$27.81
Sharon Diane
$27.81
Sandy Softa
$27.81
Max Parkinson
$27.81
Matt Parkins
Good luck guys! Fantastic meeting you today! Hope the weather settles for you!
$27.81
Gary Brennan
God Speed
$27.81
Kiri Anderson
Good on you guys- the wanderer bris 🥾💪🏽
$27.81
Donna
Glad you're well provided for on the hike. Praise God for sponsors! Hope you reach your target xo♡
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Sharon Charlton
Praying for you guys
$27.81
Dee
You guys are great, the gift of hearing is something most of us take for granted. Well done
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Susan
$27.81
Sally Arro
$27.81
Kerry
Well done guys! Great work and very inspiring.
$22.58
Elise Fleming
$22.58
Ann Krasny
$17.16
Tori
Nice work guys!
$17.16
Anonymous
$11.65
James N
$10
Cinta Banks
$6.13
Anonymous
Saw your story on the Hear And Say newsletter and just had to donate to show support for your incredible efforts. Best of luck lads!
Good luck!