With two of the 'hike, bike and row' events behind him, Lodovico de Briganti is an old hand at the Smith Family Challenge fundraiser.

This year, the focus on the weekend of March 6-7 turns to the NSW coastal region of Norah Heads. Participants will travel through 100 km of lakes, rivers, beaches, cliff tops, bush and ocean in this ultimate multi-sport competition, aim of which is to raise funds to help young Australians to better futures through education.

Details are at http://thesmithfamilychallenge.com.au/?About+the+Challenge

"To make sure 100 per cent of the funds raised will go directly to The Smith Family, I'm also making a personal contribution to cover costs... in addition to the physical aspects of the challenge," says the EidosMedia Australia general manager.

"If you wish to show your support for this worthy cause please go to my online fundraising page http://thesmithfamilychallenge.com.au/?ldebriganti

and hit the 'sponsor me' tab. Whatever you can give will be highly appreciated."