Coast to Coast walk

By Alison Helmrich

For Eveline....Because you can't remember, we will..

A beautiful, intelligent woman called Eveline ( our Stepmum)Β  has walked the Coast to coast walk in England with her husband Brian twice ( our dad and father in law ). This was in 2004 and then again in 2015. Eveline is a great highschool teacher and trained accountant , well travelled and very clever . In approximately 2013, at 60, she started showing signs of dementia and was eventually diagnosed with aphasic dementia . She has now suffered this for ten years and now no longer speaks nor understands what is being said to her.Β Β 

In August 2023 Brian,Β  Geoff (his son) and his four grandsons (Will, Lachie, Joey and Matt) and myself (Al) will be doing this walk again together. It is a 320km walk and one of the world's great walks and involves walking from the West coast to the East Coast of England over 18 days.Β  It is an exhilarating and tough adventure (as Eveline and Brian have told us over the years) and once completed is reported to be an achievement that will remain fondly in the memory for the rest of your life. Evie is no longer able to join us, and in fact can no longer remember this amazing walk which she has done twice beforeΒ  but we know she would approveΒ  of us raising funds to help others with dementia!Β 


All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.

Thank you for your support- every dollar counts.

Love Geoff, Ali, Will, Lachie, Joey, Matt & Brian

My Achievements

Received first gift

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My Updates

We did it !!!!!

Thursday 14th Sep

Peak on day 2

Thursday 31st Aug

Day 2

Thursday 31st Aug

Need a name for our mascot

Friday 25th Aug
? Any ideas anyone

3 sleeps until we go !

Monday 21st Aug
3 sleeps until we go!

For Eveline....Because you can't remember, we will..

Friday 18th Aug
6 sleeps until we leave! EEK!

Thank you to my Supporters

$105.50

Tracy Russell

Loved having time with Evie and your family in Fiji. I will always remember Evie

$40

Karen M

Congratulations Team Helmrich! What an unforgettable adventure?! You are all amazing. Thank you for sharing all the tales along the way.

$50

Leisha Ward

Congratulation … a wonderful way to honour Eveline and create amazing family memories. Well done.

$50

Anna Barclay

Yep the nudie rudie worked. 🀣 Great job in doing the walk.

$58.02

Peter Carter

Wonderful cause-and a beautiful effort from a beautiful family…so nice to meet you all. Until our paths cross again, enjoy your family and happy travels

$105.50

Allen Helmrich

$58.02

Jo Thomson

$31.65

Diane Kruger

You guys are Bloody amazing!!!

$58.58

Leann Carney

Congratulations to Eveline's extraordinary family.What a wonderful expression of love and strength. The book reading absolutely was the impetus for donation!♥️

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Tammy Paynter

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Kim Horsfield

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Kimmy Schirmer

Great job team Helmrich and Cedric. A fab achievement for a fab cause πŸ€™πŸ½

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Emily Bradshaw

Love what you’re doing, how amazing! X

$21.10

Amanda Wright

$101

Paula Hennessy

Thanks for letting us join you through your commentary on this wonderful adventure.

$105.50

Jacqui Etherington

Well done Alison and the rest if the Helmrich Crew. Very impressed by your achievements on this epic walk.

$104

Cassie Love

Have absolutely loved your posts, delighted to support you x

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Kathy Ophel-keller

Wonderful to meet you and your family along the trail! Wonderful cause

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Christine Vincent

It was so great to meet you and what you and your family are doing walking the Coast to Coast and raising funds for Dementia Australia is awesome. Bother my parents had/have dementia and my dear late father was a Yorkshire man. All the best xx

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Sandra Hill

An amazing super effort by you all. I imagine Eveline would be deeply touched by your outstanding efforts from Coast to Coast. Loved following & reading your interesting & wonderful updates everyday. πŸ₯°

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Leanne Mutzelburg

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Susan Hawke

You are all amazing! Well done!

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Jen Heggen

Happy Birthday Ali.

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Eberhards

What a beautiful thing to do as a family & for a dear loved one ❀️ keep up the amazing walking troopers x

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Bronwyn Bellman

I’m loving following your family’s journey for such a great, important cause!

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Chanelle Horner

You guys are amazing in every level πŸ‘Šβ€οΈ

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Nat And Mike Quinlisk

Well done team! Loving your updates and I know you will have wonderful memories of this trip. Good on you!!

$58.02

Jane De Bruyn

Well done Helmrichclan. Love to Evelyn

$52

Clark Fam Bam.

Amazing! For a great cause !

$59.40

Eleanor Noonan

Way to go, Helmrichs! Great cause for Evie … and wonderful memories for the family to cherish forever! I’m loving following your journey! Love from the Noonans! xx

$31

Melanie Pearce

A trip you’ll never forget. Anything you can do to reduce the terrible toll of Dementia x

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Tracey Richards

You guys are amazing!…inspirational!! What an incredible experience you are sharing. Sending encouragement πŸ˜›πŸ‘ŠπŸ» Prayers for Eveline πŸ’–

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Alison Butler

You are all doing such an amazing job. Eveline would be so proud of you all

$42.20

Deirdre Paillas

A great experience for you all! Wonderful countryside! A very worthy cause!

$31.65

Judy Marr

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Winterburn Family

You guys are truly amazing!

$52.75

Coralie Guy

What a fabulous adventure and memories for you all and such a worthy cause

$21.10

Charlotte Lam (kingman)

You guys are brilliant!! I’m loving the walk updates, Go Team!!

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Salli & Mike

Well done Helmdogs! Enjoy the last few days of the walk xx

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Elizabeth Rawson

Have enjoyed the stories each day from you all - a wonderful cause, close to my heart as you know.

$31.65

Keirra Middleton

Very inspired by your families effort to complete this journey

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Tanya Whiteoak

Awesome family effort! Almost there xx

$52

The Wescotts

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Howard Brockington

Great effort

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Libby Wilkes

For Evie and so many others🩷

$101

Samantha Nymn

Love following your journey, Eveline would be proud!

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Breena Xx

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Jen

$10.55

Mags At Reeth

From Mags at Reeth

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Tim & Angie Blomfield

$19

Isaac Nyman

Hope you guys all have a great time and make it back in one piece!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

$31

Clara Rizzo

How very special this is! So inspiring and such a big heart

$31.65

Stacey Annand

Here's to your beautiful Evie who I am sure is travelling with you on your shoulders high. Dementia is a horrible robber of past times & the present day. Cheers to you all for making a difference. πŸ’•

$58.02

Kylie Bennett

Very worthy cause. Have an incredible adventure!

$16

Ellie

$58.02

Boultbee Family

For Evie and Wendy Boultbee and every other family that is suffering through this hideous disease.

$31.65

Claire Benham

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Mitchy D

Great job Matt and family

$55

Lyndell Pascoe

Love it! Walking for a great cause.

$31.65

Di Lucas

Keep up the good work team Helmrich! What an adventure.

$105

Wayne & Katrin Van Aken

$31.65

The Doolan5

All the best for the walk team Helmrich! You've got this! Love the Doolan5 xxxxx

$31.65

Sharon

An amazing adventure with your beautiful family for a worthy cause. Safe travels

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Kylie

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The Spencers X

For Evie x

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The Spencers X

For Evie x

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Karla D

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Lynne Mackenzie

What a wonderful mission! Have an amazing time, but also look after yourselves, especially the elder statesman of the group!GOOD LUCK !πŸ˜ŠπŸ€žπŸ’•

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Netty Tracy

Thinking of you all and enjoy good walk for Auntie Evie xxx

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Coleen Gilmore

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