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Wednesday: The concept underpinning the 7×7 Bridge Run has been tested today after a courtesy phone call I made to the organiser of the 7 Bridges Walk.

I rang to advise him of my activities and ensure there was no conflict.

His response was less than civil, and in all mean-spirited.

Do it, and I’ll get my heavies onto you, was in effect his response. He was quiet prepared for me to quote him.

It is a sad day in Australia when charitable intentions are confounded by the commercial interests of those involved.

To reach this gentleman, I had to pass through four layers of phone calls- all related directly to the 7 Bridges Walk: the event promoter (a separate organisation), the event organiser (another organisation), the organisation conducting the event who passed on his details.

So much for looking after the needs of the disadvantaged!

Just another bridge to cross…