What is the goal of his walk?

The goal is to raise awareness about the fight against cancer and collect donations for the Split County League Against Cancer, specifically for the purchase of a new MRI machine.

How can one donate to this initiative?

Donations can be made through the charity initiative 'Bearded Auction', whose this year's campaign symbolically began at Hadrian's Wall. Donations are made through their official website.

When was Ivica Profaca diagnosed with cancer?

He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in April 2022, and he found strength for the fight in walking and spending time in nature.

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Split Native with Cancer Walks 150 km Along Hadrian's Wall

Q: When and where does Ivica Profaca start his charity walk?

Ivica Profaca starts on August 15, 2026, on a walk of just over 150 kilometers along Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom. He plans to complete it in eight days.

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Ivica Profaca, a tour guide and journalist, sets off on August 15, 2026, on an eight-day charity walk to raise funds for a new MRI machine for the Split County League Against Cancer.

Summary

Ivica Profaca, a Split tour guide and oncology patient, sets off on August 15, 2026, on a 150 km walk along Hadrian's Wall.
The goal of the eight-day endeavor is to raise awareness about cancer and collect donations for a new MRI machine for the Split County League Against Cancer.
Donations are being collected through the charity initiative 'Bearded Auction'.
Profaca was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in April 2022 and found motivation in walking.

Ivica Profaca, a tour guide and journalist from Split, has decided to turn his personal battle with cancer into an inspiration for others. As an oncology patient, he will embark on a demanding charity walk of just over 150 kilometers along the historic Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2026.

His plan is clear: over eight days of hiking along the former northern frontier of the Roman Empire, he will dedicate every kilometer to raising awareness about the importance of fighting cancer. At the same time, the initiative has a concrete humanitarian goal, aimed at collecting donations for the Split County League Against Cancer.

A Diagnosis That Changed Everything

Profaca was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in April 2022. Despite exhausting treatments, he strove to maintain control over his own life. He found strength and motivation for the ongoing fight in walking and spending time in nature, which has now led him to take on his greatest physical challenge yet.

"Starting August 15, I plan to walk just over 150 kilometers along Hadrian's Wall in the UK, the former northern frontier of the Roman Empire, in eight days. Every kilometer I cover will be a sign of resistance against the disease and support for all who know how tough this battle is, as well as for those who, through their words and actions, give patients the strength to keep going," Profaca told Novi list.

Bearded Auction for a New MRI Machine

The walk is directly linked to the charity initiative "Bearded Auction," in which Profaca has participated for years. Through his example, he has inspired many people to develop awareness of the importance of prevention and donation. This year's campaign symbolically begins at Hadrian's Wall, and one of the first "beards" that can be supported with a donation is his own.

All funds raised have a precisely defined purpose.

"By donating to the Bearded Auction, or the Split County League Against Cancer, you will help raise funds for the purchase of a new MRI machine, which will benefit current and future oncology patients," Profaca explained.

The new MRI machine will significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities and care for oncology patients in the Split region. Those who wish to support this initiative can do so by donating to the Bearded Auction through the official website.