Despite the rain, nothing could dampen the spirit of Walk for Justice 2026!

On Tuesday 19 May, hundreds of walkers, supporters, sponsors and friends gathered at Adelaide Oval for our 18th annual Walk for Justice — and together, they made history. With an tally closing at $204,524 raised in the week after the event, we not only met our $200,000 target, we surpassed it.

A heartfelt thank you to every single person who walked, donated, fundraised and cheered us on. You have made a direct and lasting difference to South Australians who cannot afford legal help.

A Day to Remember

The atmosphere at Adelaide Oval was electric. We were honoured to be joined by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, who walked alongside participants.

Chief Justice Laura Stein cut the ribbon to officially open the walk, and Attorney General Kyam Maher addressed the crowd with a timely reminder of why this work matters.

We also extend our deep gratitude to Rob Taylor for Welcoming us to Country, and to our Chairperson Scott Foreman for presenting the prizes on the day.

Over the Line: Thanks to a Final Donor Match

We are especially grateful to the Day Family Foundation, whose generous final donor match of $4,500 pushed us over the line. This kind of lead-from-the-front giving inspires everyone around it, and we cannot thank them enough.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Prize Winners

This year's prize winners raised extraordinary amounts — and had a lot of fun doing it.

🏆 Top Team Fundraiser
Dentons — raising an incredible $37,721
Prize: An exclusive three-course dining experience with Executive Chef and Tasting Australia Curator Duncan Welgemoad at Murdoch Hill, with Murdoch Hill wines to match.

🏆 Top Individual Fundraiser
Leah Marrone — raising $5,342
Prize: Accommodation and dining vouchers for The Crafers Hotel, an exclusive Cellar Session with The Crafers Hotel's expert Sommelier, and 12 bottles of premium Kaesler Wines.

🏆 Top Chambers Fundraiser
Murray Chambers — raising an unprecedented $10,813
Prize: Six hand-knitted Scales of Justice Beanies — a Walk for Justice classic.

🏆 Top University Team Fundraiser
Adelaide University — raising $11,739
Prize: A Fresh 92.7 Brekky Show live on campus with Tom & Callum.

🏆 Best Dressed Team
Pride in Law  — crowned by our esteemed judge William
Prize: A $480 Casablabla voucher, plus $50 Adelaide Oval Bespoke Voucher and $50 Malt Shovel Taphouse Voucher.

🍀 Lucky Dip Prizes

• 3.5-hour Barossa Valley Wine Tour in a 1966 Ford Mustang for two — Marie Dechellis
• Adelaide Oval Roof Climb voucher for two — Olivia Langley

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Walk for Justice 2026 would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Gold Sponsors: Lang Family Foundation, Adelaide Hills Hotel Group, Day Family Foundation
Silver Sponsors: College of Law, The Law Society
Bronze Sponsors: Adelaide University, Leo Cussen, CMV Group
Venue Partner: Adelaide Oval

Thank you also to all of our prize sponsors for your generosity in making the day such a celebration.

Milestone Reward Recipients

Congratulations to every walker who hit a fundraising milestone this year. Your dedication made all the difference:

Ava Barrie, Alexandra Beal, Charlie Belperio, Samuel Blackman, Tim Bourne, Fiona Brady, Melissa Bruce, Bree Burns, Lucinda Byers, Kieren Chester, Ryan Cosier, Jane Cox, Paula Davies, Kyla Davis, Marie Dechellis, Katherine Dellit, Mia Doherty, Kathryn Evans, Tyneil Flaherty, Maddison Gain, Vanessa Gore, Michelle Hamlyn, Charlie Hamra, Madeleine Harland, Jemima Harris, Angela Hastings, Sally Heidenreich, Jessica Houston, Taylor Jobling, Anthony Keane, Antonia Kloss, Olivia Langley, Marissa Mackie, Elaine Marinas, Leah Marrone, Georgie Marshall, Stephen McDonald, Courtney McDonald, Liam McInerney, Torz Mensforth, Debrah Mercurio, Geoff Muecke, Jessie Murphy-Allen, Alisha Nunan, Anna O'Brien, Ben Opie, Rebecca Plummer, Helen Plummer, Issy Quek, Lachlan Quinn, Carolyn Rainsford, Chamil Rajapaksa, Lisa Ricciuto, Kerry Robertson-Clark, Danielle Sapio, Elliott Sarre, Victoria Scardigno, Joshua Schultz, Ariana Shehu, Ariana Soulio, Peta Spyrou, Elle Spyrou, Edwina Stevenson, Skye Teagle, Naomi Thompson, Matthew Walsh, Zakera Yahya, and Klia Zuka.

See the Photos

High Resolution Photo Gallery: https://trpshop.smugmug.com/EVENT-GALLERIES/Walk-For-Justice/2026-WJF

Web Resolution Photo Gallery: https://trpshop.smugmug.com/EVENT-GALLERIES/Walk-For-Justice/2026-WFJ-Social-Media-Res

We'd love to see your favourites from the day — tag us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram when you share.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Every dollar raised at Walk for Justice goes directly towards funding vital legal services for South Australians who cannot afford a lawyer. In a time of rising cost of living and housing stress, access to justice has never mattered more — and this community has shown, once again, that it is something worth walking for.

We cannot wait to see you at Walk for Justice 2027.

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