Hi one and all - and yes it is finally here, the blog that is, not the end. Thanks for all the text messages and emails today "encouraging" us to pen the final chapter of this epic 'Lord of the Rings' slash 'Holy Grail' come 'Star Wars' with a touch of 'Forest Gump' style journey.

Well first things first, this ain't the last blog. We still have a week to go before the Gala dinner that is shaping up to be one of THE nights of 2008 - but more of that in later blogs.

This photo captures the moment when Parramatta Stadium (minus Shannon and a few Knight supporters) erupted for the second time that night...

90 minutes before that golden point golden moment was the first stadium eruption as the mighty, mighty three musketeers who walked 300ks strolled into the stadium carried, just like the last 10 days, by the support crew of Ja'mie Jamie, Big bear Trevor Kenny Rodney, Shannon 'nice tights' Ping, Jeff 'just tell me where are we going' Cameron, and SOC 'careful not to slip' SOC. Also joining us was David Conry - Executive Chairman of Youngcare, and a very special and inspiration friend of mine (Andy) Gerard Chalmers.

Here are a couple of photos of that moment but we are on the hunt for more as most of our photographers were to busy clapping and cheering.

What an experience. To walk around the stadium, to see people who now know about this serious issue, stand, clap and say well done was amazing. We had kids leaning over the fence wanting to shake hands and blokes wanting to share their beer.

But nothing beat the moment when 200 of our family and friends - our greatest supporters - stood as one, cheered us on and celebrated. Through watery eyes we gazed upon the smiles of the people we care for and love and have missed terribly over the past two weeks. It was an honour to represent you all and the people we walked for. Your hats looked awesome!

David 'sexman with massive calves' Sexton gave an inspiring interview at half way and Troy 'thumbs up' McPhee tried keeping his trademark 'just got out of prison face' but did manage to crack a few massive smiles.

11 days ago we left Parliament house half 'n hour late and yesterday we arrived at Parramatta Stadium half 'n hour early - talk about precision planning and execution.

We hugged, cheered and let out a sigh of relief to know we had made it.

We also posed for silly photo's as we tried to punch the air... try and pick the tired ones.

From that point on family and friends began to arrive and the realisation that it was complete started to sink in.

The kids grabbed handfuls of Youngcare flyers and began thrusting them into the hands of every person walking to the stadium. Some of the less receptive game goers were chased 20 or 30 metres until they finally agreed to take the flyer. Alex Hawke, Federal Member for Mitchell commented it was the best display he has ever seen and wondered if they could be available next election :)

We walkers began re-telling war stories and explaining to everyone we could find just how tough we really were.

The final 4k walk was great. We were joined by David Conry, who is a top bloke...

and Gerard Chalmers - friend of mine who suffers from MS and is part of my inspiration for doing this crazy thing. Kristina Kineally - Minister for Disability Services, Belinda Comninos - policy advisor, Phill McCall - Media advisor, Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell, David Borger - Member for Granville, Louise Marcus - Member for Greenway and Paul Barber - Parramatta Lord Mayor. 

It was a large group and we must have looked like a motley crew hanging around traffice lights and posing for photos along the way.

It was great to talk with them all and see their real interest in the issue. If this facility is to be built and run we need community, business and of course Government support.

Just before we set off we did another cross with the James Valentine program on ABC 702. David Conry also had a word with him on-air. We have been on each afternoon since Wednesday and James has been a great supporter and his listeners have always sought us out.

If you would like to watch the Today show interview in which sexman shows off his wing dings click here Killer Calves.

Again - thank you to all who have helped and supported us and we can't wait to celebrate properly next Saturday night at the Gala dinner. Only a few tables left so get in now!

Last night we collected $558.15 with family and friends shaking  buckets outside the game and our little donation tin we carried along our journey was cracked open today...

$510 was raised by "beside the road" donations... now that deserves a massive 'Giddyup'

Giddyup