My Activity Tracking
127
kms
My target 122 kms
Who does your hair?
Wow! A very big shout out to everyone for donating so far to this cause that is very close to my heart. We have far exceeded my goal with your generous donations and I know Harry would be saying ‘Who does your hair’ 😂 Seriously though, one of the reasons I am walking 122km is currently in our country over 122000 people are homeless, living in cars, on sidewalks, parks and bush camps. We cannot solve this issue but we can make a difference, we will make a difference. Share my page far and wide and continue to share the conversation. Harry loved us all 🥰Happy 60th Harry xx
Wishing my big brother Scott a very happy heavenly 60th birthday. I am dedicating this walk to him and the many others who are travelling in the same shoes as Scott.
My family and I have experienced first hand the impacts that homelessness can have on an individual and their family.
Scott McLean also known as Harry was a well-known and liked character in the Albury Wodonga area, using a bike as his main mode of transport between the two cities. Harry experienced trauma as a teen and again as a young adult causing mental health issues and alcohol addiction. This led him to retract overtime from main stream society and reside in bush camps or on friend’s couches. Over the years our family did everything we could to support him from accommodation, food, clothing, money and love.
In June 22, from Queensland, I queried his whereabouts as he had not made contact with myself or the rest of the family for a period of time. This wasn’t unusual for him as he would usually turn up or call and say he had been away helping friends out on farms and in return he would get a place to stay.
In Dec 22 we travelled to the area and searched extensively for him on land and using all social media platforms to locate him. He was listed as a missing person soon after. We returned to Albury several times in 2023 to continue our search and sometimes came very close to locating him. Harry was sadly found deceased in August 2023 at his bush camp on the banks of the Murray River between Albury and Wodonga. Whilst there was no foul play surrounding his death, the coroner was unable to ascertain the cause of his death. This has been a very difficult time for my family as we have been left with many unanswered questions as to what happened to him and what else could we as a family and a community have done to assist Harry and others like him.
For this reason, I have chosen to walk for Orange Sky in order to raise awareness and provide connection for the homeless in our communities through clean laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation. A basic need of every individual on this planet.
Please help me raise the funds needed to keep this amazing support system running.
Kindness always
Melody xx
My Impact
105 people helped
I've raised $2520 so far to provide clean laundry, warm showers and genuine conversation to 105 people experiencing homelessness in our community.
My Achievements
My pledge to help people experiencing homelessness
Uploaded My Profile Picture
Shared My Page
Raised $24 to help 1 person doing it tough
Raised $72 to help 3 people doing it tough
Raised $120 to help 5 people doing it tough
Raised $240 to help 10 people doing it tough
Halfway To My Fundraising Goal
Reached My Fundraising Goal
Logged My First Activity
Halfway To My Distance Goal
Reached My Distance Goal
Thanks to my supporters!
$126.60
Jason Madin
$120
Steve Whan
$112
Emma And Brodie
$100
Lauren Drysdale
Go Melanie, you are amazing. I love Orange Sky great choice. Wish your brother was still here for you all. Xox
$100
Lachie And Megan
Great cause Mel! ❤️
$75.96
Maria Coutts
Well done Melody! I know you brother will be cheering you on.
$75.96
Matt Lynch
Go for it Melody
$75.96
Sally Haxton
You’re a gem Melo
$75.96
Matt Knight
$75.96
Mick And Mary Knight
Proud of you
$75.96
Shazza
$75.96
Tanya Martin
Well done Melody💕 lots of love 💕
$63.30
Melody Madin
$52.75
Sam And Aaron
Well done Melo
$52.75
Kathryn Cook
Awesome!! Great effort.
$52.75
Melissa Black
Well done Melody, such a great cause. Big brother Scott, would be so proud of you.
$52.75
Natty
your a super star gorgeous Mello so proud of you mwahh xx
$52.75
Dianne Stieber
Well done on your efforts love Dianne
$52.75
Cathy Whan
❤️
$52.75
Rocky
You’ve got this Mel 🥰💪🏼 What a brilliant cause 👍🏼
$52.75
Anne-marie Wstson
$52.75
Alison Welch
You are truly inspirational.
$50.64
Helen Park
Enjoy walking walking walking!! Great cause
$50.64
Nicole Horn
$50.64
Gill Whan
Good luck, love and well done Melody
$50.64
Jackie Kelly
Good luck Mel xx
$50.64
Margie Wegener
Happy Heavenly Birthday Harry 🥳 so proud of your little sis. Go Melo 🙌🏽
$50.64
Liz Burke
Much love Melody xx
$50.64
Nicki Kennedy
$50
Obrien Family
Your amazing Melo Lots of love from the OBrien family🩵🌻x
$42.20
Sally Pettiford
$42.20
Wendy Theiber
This is from Wendy Theiber and Susan White. Well done Melody - great thing to do!
$31.65
Sarah Price
❤️ Good on you Melody ❤️
$31.65
Jenny Ross
$31.65
Danielle Reeve
$31.65
Michelle
You are an inspiration Mel. Such a great cause and service to our communities. 💖
$25.32
The Myttons
$25
India Madin
Love you mum ❤️
$21.10
Pat
$21.10
Sally Springer
$21.10
Trish
A job well done Melody ❤️
$21.10
Margaret Carty
I know you will be stepping out with so much love in your heart.
$21.10
Tracey Down
$21.10
Chrissy Pobar
$21.10
Carolyn
Get some good shoes and best of luck!
$21.10
Irene De Vos
$21.10
Rach & Sammy
$15
Penny Allan
$10.55
Gayle Howlett
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
$10.55
Bec
You are a beautiful person who has created an amazing opportunity for homeless people in memory of your brother. Go girl xxx
Great work Melo. Fantastic effort for a Fantastic cause. All the way. 🙏❤️🚶♀️