I'm doing a stupid big walk to raise money for T1D research for the last time
On March 20, I’ll set off from Devonport and walk south to Cockle Creek — around 440km over about 20 days. If all goes to plan, I’ll finish in time to roll straight into the Breakthrough T1D Walk in Hobart on April 11.
This walk feels like a natural full stop. Over the past 15 years I’ve taken on around 15 different fundraising walks, including walking the entire northern coastline of Tasmania in stages and completing a number of north–south sections. This final walk ties those threads together — one continuous journey from north to south.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with the support I’ve had along the way. Family, friends, and many others have backed these walks year after year, helping raise around $50,000 for diabetes research. That support has carried me further than my legs ever could on their own.
This walk is about bringing everything together — the miles already walked, the people who’ve supported me, and the cause that’s been behind it all. It feels like the right way to close out something that’s been a big part of my life for a long time.
If you’d like to support this final walk — or simply follow along — I’d really appreciate it. And if you’ve supported any of the walks over the years, please know that this one carries all of that with it.
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Ryan Webb
When I wake up, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you If I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you And if I haver, hey, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles To fall down at your door When I'm working, yes, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you And when the money comes in for the work I do I'll pass almost every penny on to you When I come home (When I come home), oh, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you And if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles To fall down at your door Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you When I go out (When I go out), well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you And when I come home (When I come home), yes, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles To fall down at your door Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da) Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da And I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles To fall down at your door
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Deirdre Cranfield
Great job nephew as always.
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Vanessa Webb
What a way to finish! You got this!
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Aidan Webb
Great effort mate!
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Anonymous
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Anthony Kearney
Good work cousin!
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Daniel Aitken
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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Tahlia
You inspire me every single time!! Go Dan & Liam
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Kerri Connors
You are an inspiration Dan!! Thank you for what you do to help others Cheers Kez
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Ella Russell
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Cindy
Great effort 👏👏
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Jade
Amazing stuff Daniel! Good luck with the trek!
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Melissa And Ryan Devine
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Kristy Mayne
Have I approved your leave hahaha Amazing work and something that has impacted our family, so thanks Dan... may catch you across this journey
