Trek for a cause!
Local Denmark resident, Daniel Mastalerz, is preparing to walk for a cause close to his heart.
Daniel left school at 19 and joined the Royal Australian Army - living for ten years as a soldier who felt 10 foot tall and bulletproof. "The idea of anything stopping me never entered my mind, but life has a way of showing us how fragile we are," Daniel reflects. After leaving the Army, Daniel was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. At the time, he was told that he should already be in a wheelchair. At just 39, the news hit him hard
But here he is, five years on, still walking and pushing forward!
Supported by his family and NDIS support worker Cairo, Daniel is preparing to walk 3 .2km from Denmark’s town center to the river mouth. “This is not just a walk for me; it is a statement that no matter what life throws my way, I will keep fighting," says Daniel.
He dedicates his walk to others living with MS, and those who may not yet know the struggles they will face. "The road to finding a cure is long and challenging, but scientists and researchers are the way forward. That’s why I’m choosing to raise vital funds," Daniel shares. “Every step I take is a step towards hope, better treatment, and ultimately a step towards a cure."
Daniel’s walk will take place on Saturday, 4 October, and he invites anyone who wishes, to join him.
