The five, self titled The Hume Plodders, are participating in the upcoming Bloody Long Walk in Canberra, raising funds for and awareness of Mitochondrial Disease.

It is an inherited disorder that can result in mental disabilities as well as developmental or physical disorders, according to Mito Action. There are several forms, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes. Approximately one person out of 2,000 has a genetic mitochondrial disorder.

Spokeswoman for the group, Bianca Williams said so far the team was the third highest fundraising team for the Canberra leg of the walk.

“We’ve raised $1600, which is just awesome,” she said.

The course starts at Red Hill on October 15 and finishes at Reconciliation Place.

The group is being spurred on by the fact the son of one of the walkers suffers from the debilitating disorder, which robs the body's cells of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure and potentially death.

Athletes Foot, Goulburn is helping them on their way with socks and pods to track their steps, share their progress on the day and support their efforts whilst they walk. 

If the community wish to support the Mitochondrial Foundation donations can be made at the following link; https://blw-canberra-2017.everydayhero.com/au/the-hume-plodders/members

“The more people that know about the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation the greater the impact that foundation can have for suffers of this disease,” Ms Williams said.

The Hume Plodders team members include Leon and Rebecca Lincoln, Renee Cosgrove, Bianca Williams, Tracey Gooch, Gabrielle Weston, Steven Nolan and Hayley Upton.