A Perth grandfather is nearing the finish line of his 3500-kilometre trek across Australia, raising vital funds and awareness for Neuromuscular WA.

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Rob Storey shared with 6PR Breakfast hosts Karl Langdon and Mick Colliss that his ambitious walk was inspired by Nedd Brockmann, the endurance runner known for his long-distance charity runs.

“My daughter gave me Nedd Brockmann’s book three years ago for Christmas … Having been involved with muscular dystrophy and Neuromuscular WA for 20 years … It’s something I’ve always been aware of,” he said.

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