Butterflies for Barbra was founded and created in 2014 as an enduring tribute to her passion, drive and life philosophy,  Butterflies for Barbra has been established with the aim of encouraging interconnectedness between people of different nations through outdoor pursuits, and in particular the walking of the entire Heysen Trail as the primary goal.

 

What is Butterflies for Barbra?

 

It is a walking group established in memory of Barbra Cowan with the aim of collectively walking the Heysen Trail and participating in other outdoor activities, such as Color Me Rad. It consists of family and friends of Barbra as well as others who have joined in order to participate in and enjoy the outdoors.

 

Who run's Butterflies for Barbra?

 

Cathy Stone, owner of That's Fitness, met Barbra via her friendship with Barbra's sister Jennifer. They both enjoyed walking and hiking and shared many trips in New Zealand, Sydney and Adelaide.

 

Cathy is helping establish the Butterflies for Barbra walking group structural set-up and, with the support of her lifestyle business, is providing support to the walking group while it establishes itself. Cathy is also assisting with linking pivotal providers that will help facilitate the set-up of the BFB website, social media applications and associations that will support the walking programs.

 

That's Fitness is providing training programs and free training sessions to the people that join the BFB adventures**. That's Fitness is also providing the walking groups registration and payment collection as a service free of charge to help support the BFB walking group. Visit That's fitness website here

** Free training session will be listed by That's Fitness as a specific program to help participants perform for BFB challenges.

 

Lynley Johnston first met Barbra early in 2003 when both were studying in Wellington, New Zealand. What started as a work association grew into a friendship through participation in many tramping, cycling and skiing trips. Barbra's enthusiasm for the outdoors and pushing people beyond their comfort zones was infectious and is the reason that Lynley is supporting the development of the Butterflies for Barbra walking group.

 

Jennifer Cowan, older sister of Barbra, has travelled within Australia as well as to Vietnam, New Zealand and South America to join Barbra on many and varied outdoor challenges. Jennifer, like many others, has been motivated by Barbra's passion for adventure and is keenly supporting the establishment and ongoing longevity of the Butterflies for Barbra walking group.