I’m a Big Heart Club Member
I have pledged to choose love over hate to show people experiencing homelessness that they are not alone.
Wayside, the heart of Sydney
Why I'm preparing to walk 28km and how you can help
I'm Stephanie Wood ... a journalist and author. I love Wayside and its work. I love its big heart and even bigger welcome for all-comers. I really believe that it is one of Sydney's most important institutions. Without it, Sydney would be a lesser, harsher, meaner place. I'm preparing to walk 28km from Parramatta to Kings Cross to help raise money for Wayside. I'd love your support for my walk ... and hence Wayside!
So far I helped deliver:
121
care packs
606
home-cooked meals
48
days crisis accommodation
…to people sleeping rough on our streets or in crisis.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Steve Thomas
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Pat Woolley
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Andreea Papuc
Such an amazing cause, Stephanie.. Well done! Will be thinking of you and cheering you on.
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Anna Saunders
I have also loved Wayside Chapel since interviewing Graham. 28km is impressive!
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Megan Fletcher
Good one Stephie!
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Kylie Munnich
Such an important cause. Thank you for putting yourself out there to help unhoused people.
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Susan Molony
Wishing u all the best - you are a very talented journalist
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Jane H
Bravo Steph!
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Elissa Howie
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Thea Hunter
Thank you for your magnificent newsletter and enjoy the walk! Such a wonderful charity.
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Kate
Thanks Stephanie for your fundraising efforts!! Good luck with the walking. I really enjoy reading your newsletter every week.
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Kim
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Lynnette Goh
What a wonderful thing to do. Godspeed on your 28km journey and thank you for raising awareness about the plight of ordinary folk amongst us doing it tough.
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Jenny M
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Annie Wale
28 kilometres IS a long way and I really appreciate you bringing this awful truth to our attention. Fingers crossed that you exceed your target!
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Kathy Lindsay
That’s a serious walk for a most important cause. Thanks for stepping up!
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Meredith Curnow
With admiration.
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Sarah Hay
Nice one Stephanie - good luck with the blisters x
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Carey Badcoe
Wonderful cause and a wonderful writer xxx
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Lynda
Walking for purpose and care. This is an amazing organisation, I wish you and Wayside success for the day
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Julie Holmes
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Narelle
Onya, Steph!
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Jacqueline Greenham
Thanks for your effort in supporting this wonderful organisation
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Michelle Partridge
Good on you!
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Janice Gibson
Love your writing so much, just wanted to support you and the incredible effort you’ve made for this deserving organisation
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Joel Meares
Proud of you (in advance)
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Greg Callaghan
Well done for doing this, Steph
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Michelle Hurley
Amazing thing to do, good luck my friend xx
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Anthea Sudell
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Lizzie
Great work Stephanie. Walk well.
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Sam Wong
Go Steph! Good luck tomorrow :-)
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Mossy
Wish I could walk it with you Stephie.
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Fiona Hamilton
Fantastic effort Stephanie for a fantastic cause. Go well my friend.
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Mere
Go you good thing x
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Clare Forster
With admiration
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Michael Burston
A worthwhile cause from what you’ve disclosed. Apolitical too. Such a relief
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Mairin Gibbes
There but for the Grace of God… Great cause Stephanie and we’ll done!
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Sally Munro
Well done Stephanie! What a great effort. I’m not sure I could have done that.
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Caro Sutton
Great Effort for a Great Cause
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Julia Munro
Great cause, well done
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Maritsa
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Kim
Great cause and that looks like a lot more fun than an ocean swim…..
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Fran
Go Steph!
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Helen Ferris
Thank you Stephanie for your weekly newsletter & for doing this walk. Wayside chapel is such an important resource - a port in the storm - & sydneysiders are grateful for its services.
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Erin O'hara
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Belinda White
Good luck for a great cause!
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Anonymous
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Jackie
Well done , amazing effort !
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Robin Cowcher
Go well Steph! X
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Anonymous
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Johanna Swales
Good on you for doing what you do and thanks for bringing this to my attention.
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Mary Hall
Well done Stephanie
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Lynn Ellis
Fantastic! You’re an amazing woman and inspiration. We are all just a bad decision, accident or illness from homelessness.
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Anonymous
Great cause
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Christine Maxwell
Great cause Stephanie!
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Annie Bowen
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Lisa Holdsworth
Well done!
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