Kelli Dabelstein, alongside her friends, Suzette Wallace, Michelle Oats, Simone Casey, and Kellie Keates, will tackle the mammoth 30km Coastrek Hike in the Sunshine Coast this Friday, the 18th of July in support of Beyond Blue.
Established in 2009, the national fundraising initiative encourages women to take part in a 20km to 50km hike through some of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal trails. Over the years, Coastrek has supported over 80,000 hikers, raised over $52 million for some of the nation’s leading charities and transformed millions of lives across the country.
For Kelli, the decision to take part in 2025’s Sunshine Coast Coastrek Hike was simple.
“We (Kelli, Suzette, Michelle, Simone, and Kellie) usually take time out for a girls’ weekend to catch up, but this year we wanted to do something a bit different – something with purpose,” shared Kelli.
“Coastrek felt like the perfect way to challenge ourselves physically, spend quality time together, and give back to a cause that really matters.”
The five ladies have spent the past 12 weeks following an extensive training program designed by Coastrek, and been actively fundraising for Beyond Blue online, a cause close to all of their hearts.
“Fundraising for Beyond Blue is incredibly meaningful to all of us,” Kelli said.
“Mental health touches everyone - whether personally or through someone close - and Beyond Blue does such important work in supporting Australians who are struggling. By doing this walk, we hope to raise not only funds but also awareness, and to show that small steps - whether in walking or in reaching out - can make a big difference.”
Over the month of July, the ladies have been blown away with the support of the local community, with the hike just around the corner, the ladies have smashed their combined fundraising goal of $5,000.
“I’ve been genuinely surprised - and incredibly touched - by the generosity of people in our community. The support has been amazing, and it’s reminded me how willing people are to rally behind a good cause. I have so much appreciation and gratitude for every donation, big or small,” added Kelli.
“Not everyone is able to participate physically in something like Coastrek, and I see their donations as their way of being part of it. It really reinforces that this is a team effort, and every contribution helps make a difference for Beyond Blue and the people they support.”
To learn more about Coastrek or to donate to Kelli, Suzette, Michelle, Simone, and Kellie’s Soul Sista’s fundraising page, visit www.coastrek.com.au/fundraisers/SoulSistas15372.
Simone, Michelle, Suzette, Kelli and Kellie (not pictured) will take on Coastrek this Friday (Photo Supplied)
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