Irishman doing his bit for drought-stricken Australian farmers
Australia is suffering the worst drought in decades and one young Irishman is hoping to raise much-needed funds by walking 320km - the distance from Dublin to Dingle.
“I’ve seen how farming communities and friends can support each other in hard times and I hope I can do my bit”
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Harrison Badger from Ireland, who has been working in Australia for the last few months, is hoping to raise funds for drought-stricken Australian farmers before returning home.
He aims to do this by walking 320km from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast – the same distance as Dublin to Dingle.
Worst drought in decades
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Australia is currently facing the worst drought in decades and Harrison says he has seen first-hand the devastating effects it is having on farms.
Irishman, Harrison Badger, is walking 320km to raise money for drought affected Australian farmers.
His goal is to raise AUS$5,000 before returning to Ireland and so far has raised $3,400 in just seven days.
“I’ve seen how farming communities and friends can support each other in hard times and I hope I can do my bit,” he said on his gofundme page.
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Harrison Badger from Ireland, who has been working in Australia for the last few months, is hoping to raise funds for drought-stricken Australian farmers before returning home.
He aims to do this by walking 320km from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast – the same distance as Dublin to Dingle.
Worst drought in decades
Australia is currently facing the worst drought in decades and Harrison says he has seen first-hand the devastating effects it is having on farms.
Irishman, Harrison Badger, is walking 320km to raise money for drought affected Australian farmers.
His goal is to raise AUS$5,000 before returning to Ireland and so far has raised $3,400 in just seven days.
“I’ve seen how farming communities and friends can support each other in hard times and I hope I can do my bit,” he said on his gofundme page.
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