Why I'm all in on Charity Challenges By Lucy Turney Meet Lucy, Senior Fundraising Coordinator at Inspired Adventures. In March 2024, she joined a team of OzHarvest supporters on a multi-day trek in Aotearoa New Zealand. Along the way, the team raised $71,000 to reduce food waste and food insecurity. In March, I embarked on a journey that not only challenged me physically but also profoundly impacted my perspective on life. As a Fundraising Coordinator at Inspired Adventures, I spend my days immersed in conversations with passionate fundraisers preparing for their upcoming adventures ..read more

Conquering Heights, Three GIANT Peaks And Raising $168K GWS Giants Foundation Amidst the rugged Australian wilderness, in the heart of Kosciuszko National Park, a remarkable fundraising adventure unfolded. The GWS Giants Foundation partnered with Inspired Adventures for an extraordinary fundraising challenge, tackling three of NSW's highest peaks.  Coined "Three GIANT Peaks," the adventure saw a diverse team of 40 participants, including GWS Chair, Board Members, GWS players, supporters, LADDER CEO, youth from the LADDER program, and GWS sponsors, all coming together from various b ..read more

iCMLF Supporters Conquer Annapurna Base Camp, Raising Funds to Transform Lives In November 2023, a dedicated group of International CML Foundation (iCMLf) supporters embarked on a transformative journey to the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal. Their mission: to raise funds for iCMLf and contribute to the fight against chronic granulocytic leukemia. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a rare form of blood cancer, affecting only a small percentage of the population worldwide. Exploring the rich culture of Nepal's Gurung (Tamu) people, the team trekked through diverse landscapes, including ..read more

Recruiting for your fundraising adventure Five expert tips for success Embarking on a charity fundraising adventure with Inspired Adventures is not just about conquering new heights or traversing foreign landscapes. It's a journey that brings like-minded individuals together, driven by a shared purpose to make a positive impact on the world. Recruiting participants is crucial to ensure the success of your charity's fundraising adventure. After all, each participant raises an average of $5,400 for your cause, so spread the word and maximise impact. Here are some top tips to help you recru ..read more

headspace's Exec Trek - Raising $51K and Conquering Three of VIC's Tallest Peaks In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate partnerships, finding avenues for genuine connection and meaningful engagement has become increasingly vital. headspace, a trailblazer in mental health support and advocacy, decided to break away from the conventional and explore a distinctive way to further foster connections with their corporate partners. This involved a fundraising adventure like no other, climbing three of VIC's tallest peaks with senior leaders and corporate partners, to build connections and r ..read more

How 39 Black Dog Supporters Helped Raise $1 Million on the Kokoda Track Inspired Adventures and Black Dog Institute have had a remarkable journey in their partnership, spanning over a decade. In the last 11 years, Inspired Adventures has facilitated over 200 incredible Black Dog supporters who, passionate about mental health, to embark on 15 life-changing adventures in nine different countries. The collective commitment to raising funds for mental health research and support, echoes the evolving landscape of mental health advocacy In November 2023, a very special milestone was reached, $1 ..read more

Climbing Kilimanjaro and raising $150,000 for Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation In September 2023, Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation partnered with Inspired Adventures for the first time, taking a team of 10 inspiring individuals to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain at 5,895m. The team trekked for 9 days, pushing themselves mentally and physically through various different climatic zones. They experienced ever changing scenery from farmlands and rainforests, to alpine meadows and lunar-like landscapes until they triumphantly reached the summit togethe ..read more

I Spent 5 Days With Strangers Trekking in takayna For Charity Written by Cathy Young This article first appeared on We Are Explorers and has been re-produced with permission. We acknowledge that this adventure is located on the traditional Country of the palawa people who have occupied and cared for the lands, waters, and their inhabitants for thousands of years. We pay our respects to them as the Traditional Custodians and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things ‘I was on a trip to Nepal when I came across a lady breaking stones with her h ..read more

How we raised $1 million in just three months As a purpose-driven fundraising agency, maximising impact is core to everything that we do. In September 2023, we reached the milestone of $46 million raised since our inception in 2004. Even more impressive, this milestone was reached just three months after our previous milestone of $45 million. And, each of our participants raises an average of $5,400 for their chosen charity. So, how did we do it? Dedicated fundraising team Our dedicated team of Fundraising Coordinators are in touch with our participants from the moment they register fo ..read more

How to choose your Inspired Adventure International vs Domestic vs Mini Over the years, we’ve taken these thousands of participants to many corners of the globe. Some destinations are real bucket-list items and others are untouched beauties that many had never heard of before. We have found that, ultimately, our participants are signing up for this challenge as a way to raise funds and awareness for a cause that they care about and to bond with others who understand what they have been through. As a result, often the destination itself is far less important than the opportunity to support ..read more