Help us Reach Our Goal!
Our goal is to raise $400,000, $1 for every step Royce and the crew walk from Penrith to Mudgee.
This will fund vital dementia research, raise awareness, and help find a cure for those living with the disease.
Big Walk 2026
The 2022 to 2026 walks were a huge success So, among other fund-raising initiatives for Royce’s designated not-for-profit support organisation, Dementia Australia, Royce embarked on the Big Walk 2026. Along the way there were several sportsman’s dinners, lunches, and a coaching clinic, to help raise funds for local rugby league on the route.
You can support Royce’s mission, Dementia Australia, junior rugby league and, in particular, the families who have or will go through what Royce himself is confronting, by donating or attending some of the functions.
The tough-as-nails former Panthers skipper is tackling his Alzheimer’s diagnosis just as he would any other opponent on the footy field, head on and with the benefit of his ‘team’ and their supporters as his major priority.
Partnerships
If you’d like to continue to support the 2026 Big Walk, we’d love to hear from you! To request our partnership options, please email Peter Tracey at peter.tracey@bdo.com.au or call 0417 673 392.
Schedule
Day 1
Monday, August 24
Gilgandra to Balladoran
Day 2
Tuesday, August 25
Balladoran to Eumungerie
Day 3
Wednesday, August 26
Eumungerie to Dubbo
Day 4
Thursday, August 27
Dubbo to Obley
Day 5
Friday, August 28
Obley to Dubbo
Day 6
Saturday, August 29
Dubbo to Baldry
Day 7
Sunday, August 30
Baldry to Parkes
Day 8
Monday, August 31
Parkes
Day 9
Tuesday, September 1
Parkes to Eugowra
Day 10
Wednesday, September 2
Eugowra to Gooloogong
Day 11
Thursday, September 3
Gooloogong to Cowra
Day 12
Friday, September 4
Cowra
Our Major Partners
Our Partners
The Trustee for The Royce Simmons Foundation