MARATHON walker Dr Prabodh Malhotra passed through Beechworth yesterdat during his 1000km walk to Sydney, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer.
At the age of 71, retiree Dr Malhotra is walking from the MCG to the SCG to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.
Dr Malhotra was on his way to Everton from Wangaratta on Wednesday and planned to continue on to Yackandandah today.
He said he has been averaging around 43,000 steps per day, starting off in the early morning and aiming to finish in the early afternoons, which he will continue do for the next 39 days.
"I'm fundraising to help make the lives of families experiencing breast cancer that little bit easier," he said.
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"Among others, my inspiration comes from the French author Stephen Grellet who said, 'I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow–creature, let me do it now, let me not defer or neglect it'.
"As a 71–year–old retiree, this may be my last chance to make a small contribution for a noble cause."
While coming across obstacles such as finding places to shower, park his van overnight and blisters, Dr Malhotra has been blown away by the support of farmers and communities along the way.
Accompanying Dr Malhotra is a small team of friends who have driving behind his walk in a van, which is also acting as the temporary home for the journey.
Dr Malhotra started his walk on November 13, and plans to reach the SCG in time for the Pink Test Match in Sydney in January.
Dr Malhotra aims to raise $1 million for his walk and you can donate via the link https://fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/fundraisers/prabodhmalhotra/walk–from–mcg–to–scg.
