Posted on 4 December, 2007 By Abigail Beal (3) Comment

Olivia Newton-John to Lead Charity Walk at Great Wall of China in August 2008

Olivia Newton-John will lead a charity walk on the Great Wall of China. The walk will raise funds to build the Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The walk will happen in the three weeks prior to the Beijing Olympics occuring on August 8, 2008.

John says “It is not built yet. We are still raising money. I’ll be walking with ex-Olympians, current Chinese Olympians and famous people from all walks of life. “I am looking for sponsors. I am very excited. I just want to be alive to see the centre built.”

Source: Contact Music.com

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Sandie Becker January 22, 2008

I have read about your walk. I am 55 years old. Olivia, I was married at 17 to my high school sweetheart. We lasted 30 years, 2 daughters and 9 grandchildren. The first year of our marriage he was serving his country in Viet Nam. I am in a big turning point in my life and I have always been a fan (my name is Sandie) and now after reading about what you are going to do I am inspired like never before. May I do this walk for with you. Please, I will get donations from my city to sponser me. Please Olivia, contact me about this. Just to add, I was born of Feburary 29th, Leap Year and I actually have a birthday this year, I will be 56 or in my world, 14. Thank you

Sandra Sims January 28, 2008

Sandie, thanks for the comment. This post was not written by Olivia though. ;)

You can find out more about the walk at this webpage: The Great Walk to Beijing 2008 and this is the website of Olivia’s charity: Olivia Newton John Cancer Centre

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The journey of “a million steps” will symbolize the physical and emotional journey of cancer patients. The event aims to gather $1 for each step taken along the Wall.The walk will be difficult and confronting – like life, there will be many ups and downs and unforseen challenges,” said the singer. “Every step we take will offer hope and strength to individuals facing cancer. It will be wonderful to have so many of my friends from the worlds of show business and sport walking with me. What might surprise you is how they too have been personally touched by cancer, and how each have their own story to tell. I will be walking for the friends I have lost and for all the many others still stepping

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