Distance for Dreams

The 2026 Bali Hope Ultra (AU)

We're fundraising for Bali Children Foundation

As Health and PE teachers in Melbourne, we are deeply passionate about ensuring every young person has the chance to learn and thrive. Every child deserves the opportunity to access quality education, and through our work we see first-hand how education can transform futures.

That’s why we are taking on the Bali Hope Ultramarathon, not just as a personal challenge, but as a way to raise vital funds for small communities in North Bali. This event is about more than running; it’s about creating lasting change, opening doors, and giving children the opportunities they deserve.

We are both excited (and a little nervous!) to take on the mental and physical challenge of pushing ourselves to our limits. Knowing the impact this can have makes every step worthwhile.

We would love for you to join us on this journey and donate, as together, we can make a difference to the lives of these kids. 

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1.04k

Marcelle Gucciardo

Well done girls🙏🏽

$840

Anonymous

Your dedicated and determination to help others is inspiring. Well done to you both, you'll both smash it 👏 💪

$410

Gym Fundraiser

$267

Lisa-jane Walmsley

Well done! Amazing effort.

$236

Dean Glare

Amazing effort April!

$236

Dean Glare

Marvellous effort Maddy!

$215

Kaila & Mike Crisi

So proud of you!! Love you xx

$206

Jana Andritsos & Tamara Ludekens

Well done girlies!! So proud of you both. What an amazing thing to be a part of!! XX

$150

Emily Sweeney

Very inspired by you both- albeit you’re both crazy but also so dedicated and passionate. I look forward to seeing you both achieve this amazing feat for a great cause💕

$106

Vanessa Garbett And Sheila Mier

Go you good thing April Mier! This donation is also from Sheila

$106

Dave Gubbels

Fantastic effort, Maddy. A great cause ❤️

$106

Mark Jenkins

A great cause embraced with a caring attitude - go get 'em team!!!

$106

Cynthia Kennedy

You amaze me! Thank you for doing this for the children xx

$106

Vicki Mason

Well done April, amazing fundraiser and good luck on your marathon x

$106

Nicole Sweeney

Good luck girls look after yourselves. Proud mumma

$106

Paul & Vik

Well done guys! Enjoy the run - the north of Bali is one of our truly special places xoxoxo

$106

Nicole Swe

So very proud of you both , hard work and determination. Look forward to the party after

$106

Ange

Wishing you both a wonderful event, with loads of endorphins!! 🏃‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️ You are AMAZING! ✨️🌟

$106

Michael Sweeney

Go Maddy - Best of Luck

$106

The Buitw

Awesome conviction and commitment !!! I was realky hoping to do this marathon too but a haircut appointment became available ... 11.00am on a Saturday is a rare opening and just too good to ignore ;) Seriously .... GOOD LUCK TEAM - NOT THAT YOU'LL NEED IT !!!!! :)

$106

Loren Rotunno

In total admiration of the way you set goals and go after them!

$106

Miranda Ludekens

All the best !!

$106

Ann & Brian Witney

Good luck girls. We are proud of you.

$104

Chris Goldstraw

A gigantic effort and something you will remember forever!! Well done and congratulations on all your hard work

$100

Kate Yates

Huuuuuge! Go hard, gals! X

$100

Lisa Telford

You two are amazing you got this 🌸🌸

$100

John Yates

Go get em ladies.

$100

Charles & Eugenija Johnson

Well done Maddy. Very worthy cause.

$100

Faiola Family

Wishing you all the best April. Well done. Great cause.

$100

Jeremy Gunther

$68

Nathan + Jasmine

All the best!!!!

$60

Zac Parr

So proud of you both

$55

Vee Ludekens

This commitment to this challenge for a beautiful cause is wonderful. Good luck girls. I’m exhausted just thinking about it. Xx

$55

Alix G

Go girls!!

$55

Alex And Phillip

So proud of you apes!! ❤️

$55

Caitlin Wood

Kill it Mads!!

$55

The Styles Family

Go Mads and April! You guys are going to smash it! 😍

$55

Jane C

Good luck April and Maddy! You have done all the hard work!

$55

Sarah Olson

So proud ! Keep up the great work !

$55

Sandra Kitching

Good luck Maddy & to all the team!

$55

Olivia Barton

Go team!!!! 👏 Incredible work all round - you’ll smash it xxx

$55

Graeme Hope

$55

Brooke & Ken

Go girls, you will smash it 🏃‍♀️💕

$55

Emma Gallagher

Good luck to you - I'm very proud of all you do xx

$55

By Alyssa Rae

$55

Stacey Mcnamara

You got this. You’re amazing ⭐️👏💕

$55

Clan Walker/dymond Xo

Great cause Ap’s xoxo

$55

Kat Mcmahon

$55

Emily Gorey

So proud!

$55

David Mier

Good Luck April

$55

Bree & Lachlan Watson

You are amazing and what a wonderful cause! Your dedication and commitment is nothing short of inspiring. Now go smash that run! 💪🩷

$54

Maddy Sweeney

$54

Naomi Baxter

This is amazing!! Go girls!! Lots of love xx be safe xx

$54

Pratty

Woohoo!! Go April! Smash it out!!

$54

Gretchen Bennett

Best of luck for such a good cause

$54

Ruby Gilmour

Good luck April! What an amazing experience, we will be thinking of you!! Miss you guys xx Love Ruby/Mishell Kathy And David

$54

Immey & Jackson

Doing amazing work! Keep it up, good luck and enjoy <3

$54

Meg

$54

Vicki Andritsos

Go girls!!!

$54

Bonny

Love you both and this cause 💛

$53

Grace D

You’re a freak. What an absolute feat! Proud of you always and what you’re doing for others.

$53

Louise Mier

Good luck April and Maddie - you girls are amazing and I have no doubt you will both smash it xxx

$50

April Glare

Let’s get started!!

$50

Carly Walker

Continue pushing yourself to achieve greatness and putting action to your thoughts and beliefs. Not many people follow through, you’re one of a kind.

$50

Pratty

Go Mads! Smash it out you absolute QUEEN!

$50

Melanie Cherry

Have a great time. Good luck!

$50

Tayla Hope

GET IT DONE QUEENS. Legends x

$50

Holly Gibbons

Incredible women doing incredible things!

$50

Tracey Hope

Hot hot hot but run run run! What a great achievement!

$50

Ryan Mckenzie

So so grateful I was able to come and watch. Great job to you both. Can’t wait to hear what’s next.

$50

Stepg

So proud of you! You inspire me everyday apes ❤️

$50

Simon & Caitlin & Bowie Hawkins

Crush it!!!

$44

Courtney Drummond-perez

❤️

$34

Claire Stonehouse

So proud of you April! Will be cheering you on!

$34

Crystal Chinn

Amazing!! Have the best time, you’ll both smash it 💪🏽🩷

$34

Chrissie Miller

Good luck and so very proud✨️🫶✨️

$30

Tanaya Wilkinson

Go girls

$30

Athena Katsoulakos

$29

Claudia Walsh

Go April!!!

$28

Laurie

Good luck!!

$28

Kiera Palma

Go apes!! Proud of you gal - what an amazing cause xx

$28

Carolyn Harding

I’m also a believer that the family you are born in to and where can sometimes be a lot harder for some x

$28

Jasmine Holmes

$28

Millie

$28

Bec Allen

Go April 🥳

$28

Grace

$28

Elly Trevethan

Good luck!!! You’re such an inspiration xx

$28

Olivia Styles

Go Mads! So proud of you ❤️❤️

$28

Lilly

Go apes!!!! So proud of you!

$28

Kiera Foley

Amazing stuff you girls are doing and an absolute great cause xx

$28

Edmund S

$28

Lauren Cerra

Go girls, such an inspiration to all!!!

$28

Anton

Let’s gooo!

$28

Zena Haidar-dogan

🩷 well done April!

$28

Faye

Thanks for a fun fundraiser today! Good luck!

$28

Kim Nautili

Great Cause - have a great run 🥰😍

$28

Joan

$28

Bonny

$28

Carmel Barton

You are an inspiration April. All the best to you and Maddie on this huge goal. Congratulations.

$28

Helen Andritsos

Well done girls . So inspirational

$25

Pat Donlan

Was great working out today! Best of luck!

$25

Anonymous

$25

Holly Vickers

Good luck girl! 💪🏼 Love Holly & Roberto ❤️

$20

Nicky

Incredible girls, inspiring on so many levels. Wishing you an amazing and unforgettable experience. X

$5

Lauren C Crossfit Chirny