Mark Bustalinio

I’ve signed up to take part in the Team Jacob Champions Challenge 2026 — and this will be my fourth time taking on this incredible event.

Each year, the challenge pushes me physically and mentally, but more importantly, it reminds me why this cause matters. This is more than just a hike — it’s a demanding, one‑day trek across the rugged terrain of the Glass House Mountains, completed as a team. It tests endurance, resilience, and teamwork — reflecting, in a small way, the daily challenges faced by children and young people living with autism. 

Through this event, we’re supporting Team Jacob, a charity dedicated to improving the education, health, wellbeing, and life outcomes of families navigating autism.
Funds raised go directly toward organisations like Fight4Balance, which provide inclusive programs that empower young people with physical and intellectual disabilities to thrive. 

Since its inception, Team Jacob has been driven by a simple but powerful goal — to make a real and lasting difference by raising awareness, building community, and providing much‑needed funding to support services that change lives. 

Having taken part in this challenge before, I’ve seen firsthand the impact these efforts can make — and that’s why I’m committed to doing it again.

Every dollar raised helps create opportunities, improve access to support, and give families the chance to access programs that can truly transform a child’s future.

If you’re able to support, no matter how big or small, your contribution will make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for helping us make an impact.