It is with great pleasure that I will be sponsoring Toowoomba's Peak2Park and walking as the volunteer Tail End Charlie on March 6, 2022.
For those of you who haven't heard the term before, it is a reference from military aviation and often used when hiking. The person who takes the last spot in the formation is nicknamed 'Charlie' and stays at the rear, spotting and sighting. I will be the last person to cross the line for Peak2Park 2022.
There are athletes who will complete the 10km course in under 40min which is a remarkable achievement! What is just as important, but often overlooked, is the journey that other athletes have made to participate in this event. They won't run this event in anything like the winning time, but the obstacles they have overcome to participate are immense and deserving of recognition in their own right. Their effort resonates deeply with myself and the team at Toowoomba Weight Loss Surgery.
Through our day-to-day contact with our clients, we support each person on their own individual journey which transforms them both physically and mentally. Many of them, prior to commencing their weight loss journey, would not have even thought it was possible to participate in an event like this. I am in awe of the courage and the obstacles overcome for many people to train to participate in this event. They also need to be congratulated.
Its a privilege to help support this fantastic community event.