From sleeping in tents for 40 hours to climbing Mt Coolum 40 times, Sunshine Coast students have embraced the 40-Hour Famine challenge.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 40-Hour Famine and Sunshine Coast Grammar School students have responded with creativity, courage and compassion.
More than 60 students signed up to take part in the iconic fundraiser, joining thousands of young Australians in raising awareness and funds to combat global hunger.
Among the efforts is Year 12 student Jack Taylor, who swapped the classroom for the airways, completing 40 touch-and-go landings in a light aircraft.
“Flying is my passion, and this was a way I could turn that into something meaningful,” Jack said.
“I’ve spent years listening to teachers speak about important global issues and it finally hit me – it’s time to stop just learning and actually do something.”
Sunshine Coast Grammar principal Anna Owen praised the initiative and the spirit shown by all students involved.
“What makes Jack’s effort so inspiring is that he’s connecting his passion for aviation with his growing awareness of this important global issue. It’s exactly the kind of active citizenship we foster in our students.”
Together, Grammar students have raised over $10,000, placing the school among the top four fundraising schools in Australia and the leading school on the Sunshine Coast.
Donations close at the end of September, and students are calling on the community to get behind the challenge by donating to the fundraiser and supporting children facing the effects of hunger.
