New Climber from Wagga Wagga

Darryl Gardiner and his sons William and Tyson.

It looks like Darryl Gardiner a local Wiradjuri man from Wagga Wagga is going to join the Kili 28/8 Climb. Darryl's ambitions are to forge a long term, successful career in the field of Indigenous Affairs. To be instrumental in the processes of Indigenous empowerment and self determination.

Darryl says; "I am currently employed as a Personal Trainer at Flex-It Gymnasium in Wagga Wagga. In this capacity I meet with clients as a first point of contact and train and mentor them to achieve their personal goals. I am proficient in the use of the ‘Maltron / Bioscan’ methods of fitness testing and the ‘VO2 MAX’ testing procedures.

I am also confident in writing programs and dispersing nutrition and dietary advice. This is very rewarding as I am passionate about seeing my clients develop fitness; self esteem and achieve their goals. I also coordinate an Indigenous Health Program aimed at diabetes prevention through cardio-vascular fitness and a healthy life style.

I am a proud Wiradjuri man and am a founding member of The Black Suns Inc. where I have twice been in the position of secretary.

I believe the Mt Kili climb would be an awesome experience and is something I am 100% committed to."

Darryl has a partner Danielle and two beautiful sons - William (4) and Tyson (9weeks).

We all welcome Darryl to the team.

We feel that Darryl will have a lot to offer the team and the goal of creating awareness in Australia of the situation in Africa regarding the HIV/AIDS orphans that are overwhelming their relevant country's capacity to house educate and feed these vulnerable children of Africa.