Pig Push co-organiser Richard Fleming said the fundraising efforts made the trip worth it. 

“It’s bloody amazing, it makes all the work and preparation worthwhile,” he said. 

Richard said the reception at each town was even better than last year’s Push. 

“The reception along the road was fantastic, the pubs at Cargo, Cowra, Canowindra and Boorowa were just amazing,” he said. 

“We had a new injection of pushers each day which kept myself, Justin (Fleming, co-organiser) and the crew sane. 

“We had some very late nights and early mornings which made for interesting pushing.”

He said the team knew what to expect this year, however there were a few unexpected events along the way. 

“It wasn't a race, it was about getting from A to B, we had great mixture of people right across the board,” he said. 

“Tim Corcoran did get run over by the pig but he’s fine.”

Richard said there are no plans to hold the Pig Push next year and believes the event will be held on a bi-annual basis. 

“We are keen for another committee to take it on and do it and we will be happy to consult and push for a day,” Richard said. 

Richard paid special tribute to the sponsors of the event, including major sponsor Long Track Pantry. 

“They are helping to further kids’ education with the hope they will come back to their home town, start a business and provide an opportunity for the young kids to come.” 

He also wanted to thank the various pubs, including in Canowindra and Cargo, which hosted them along the way and to everyone who helped the teams to their final destination. 

“They’re amazing, in Cargo, they were just great fun, free food, free accommodation,” he said. 

“At the Canowindra Hotel, they are really good people and the management was excellent.

“A ​special thank you to all of the crew and committee and to everyone who cooked meals for us along the road. 

“It wouldn't have been possible without them.”