Between 30 September and 18 October, a dedicated team of 11 staff members will collectively trek a massive 1,000 kilometres in 18 days. The Armidale team aims to raise $5,000 as part of a broader campaign goal to secure $200,000 for Anya’s Wish - an independently funded, family-run research project dedicated to finding better treatments for childhood cancer, specifically Osteosarcoma.
For the Armidale team, this challenge is deeply personal. Anya Zuber was a well-known local who tragically lost her life to Osteosarcoma at just 19 years old.
Ray White Rural Armidale Principal, Andrew Starr, has been an inaugural committee member of Anya's Wish since its inception six years ago and currently serves as the local committee chair. Driven by a close connection to the Zuber family and the local community, Andrew and the team are determined to make a tangible difference.
"Cancer impacts all of our lives in one way or another. Funding vital research is an important part of the fight against this devastating disease," says the Armidale team. "Causes like this remind us of the enormity of losing a child and the profound impact that loss has on families and communities."
How you can get involved
- Donate directly: Support the Ray White Rural Armidale team as they hit the pavement by donating on their Official Team Fundraising Page
- Join the local event: Registrations are now open for the main 19 for 19 Challenge community event happening in Armidale on 18 October 2026
- Learn the story: Watch the moving video message from Anya’s mother about the inspiration behind the challenge on YouTube and read more here
Every dollar raised goes directly to funding life-saving research through the Children’s Cancer Institute.
