Today I walked with Lance Hockridge
Today I had the privilege of joining the CEO of Queensland Rail, Lance Hockridge, about 100 Queensland Rail staff and other “externals” on the Queensland Rail/Australia’s CEO Challenge “Wake up and Walk to help stop domestic violence”, across 4km of Brisbane.
The walk started and finished at railway stations- where else? Starting at Newmarket station, we ambled through parks and along bikeways, seeing parts of my city that this Brisbane family lawyer had either forgotten about, or did not know existed. The walk ended at Roma Street station, where brekkie awaited us.
For me, QR’s endorsement of a strong message against domestic violence was especially poignant, after having acted for a number of former partners of violent QR employees.
The walk was organised as part of Lance’s bid as a racer with Australia’s CEO Challenge Ltd (a charity helping end domestic violence, of which I am a director). Lance said that so far he had raised over $16,000 as part of his fundraising efforts. Amazing stuff.
Lance’s fundraising efforts can be found here:
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/lance_hockridge
Before the walk- at the gathering point near Newmarket station
Several Australia’s CEO Challenge supporters, including yours truly
Lance Hockridge stating how domestic violence is one of the top 5 health risks to women
Queensland Rail is opposed to violence against women
Yes Lance, you have a very LOUD horn!
On the way through Finsbury Park
Such enthusiastic walkers
Up to the 
This is when I discovered the lack of grip on my shoes
Finally, breakfast at Roma Street!
